This program recognises those exceptional women who have achieved success in their professional arenas and celebrates their invaluable contribution through their leadership, innovation, and courage to their industry.
Kumi Taguchi - TV/Radio Host | Writer | Speaker | MC
Initially training as a classical violinist, Kumi Taguchi has spent over two decades building an expansive and illustrious career in media, from radio, television, current affairs, and long-form documentary. Most recently, Kumi has been welcomed as the new host of SBS’s flagship current affairs program Insight, ‘Australia’s leading forum for ideas’. Prior to Insight Kumi has held a number of roles at the biggest names in Australian media including ABC, Classic FM, Triple J; as well as Star TV and Asian Television in Hong Kong. A regular host of major live events, Kumi has graced the stage for the Australian of the Year Awards, Stargazing Live, and The Invictus Games in Sydney in 2018, broadcasting to a global audience of 60 million. Outside of the workplace, Kumi is always up for an adventure, especially one that pushes her physical and mental limits. She has reported live from the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, and has run two half marathons and a marathon in central Australia!
Leigh Sales is one of Australia’s most respected journalists. As the anchor of the ABC’s flagship current affairs program, 7.30, she has interviewed dozens of world leaders and celebrities, including Hillary Clinton, Tony Blair, Henry Kissinger, the Dalai Lama, Paul McCartney, Patti Smith, Harrison Ford, Leonardo DiCaprio and Julie Andrews. She has interviewed every living Australian prime minister and anchors the ABC’s federal election coverage. Leigh is the winner of three Walkley Awards, Australia’s highest journalism honour; the author of three books, Detainee 002, On Doubt and the most recent best seller Any Ordinary Day and the co-host of a wildly popular podcast called Chat 10 Looks 3 with Annabel Crabb.
Agency Sales/Account Management Best Ad Campaign – Championing the Equality Cause
Business Support Casting Agent Champion of Change Creative Creative Producer Employer Entrepreneur Executive Leader Glass Ceiling Award – sponsored by marie claire Journalist / Producer Marketing – sponsored by Twitter Media Buyer / Planner – sponsored by Twitch
Media Sales / Account Management
Mentor
People and Culture
Public Relations
Recruiter
Rising Star – sponsored by OMD
Social Change Maker – sponsored by Australian Women’s Weekly