10 Years Of Your Stories Building A Legacy Nominate Today for the JSP Women's Awards 2025

The JSP Women's Awards is excited to announce nominations are now open for the JSP Women’s Awards for 2025.
Now in its fourth year the awards shine a spotlight on the magic making women across the Greater Whitsunday region.
The awards honour women who quietly lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on their communities.
The JSP Women’s Awards are part of The Just Saying Project (JSP), which is celebrating 10 years in 2025, with a celebration planned as part of the awards ceremony on Saturday March 29, at the MECC.
For a decade JSP has been amplifying women’s stories and voices through more than 20 events and 10 community projects reaching thousands of women across the platform.
JSP Founder Fallon Drewett said every woman has a story worth telling and for the past 10 years, JSP’s strategic values have been to bring joy, strength and purpose to women in our region.
“Every woman has a story worth telling, and the awards are dedicated to amplifying stories whether well-known or untold. “By sharing the journeys of women who have flown under the radar, we inspire others and honour their resilience and dedication."
Mrs Drewett said there is strength in connection and in regional areas like the Greater Whitsunday region, connection is key.
“Our awards bring together women and men from diverse backgrounds to build stronger networks, foster collaboration, and celebrate the power of community.
“In the past four years of the awards we have seen so many extraordinary women nominated. Each nomination is a testament to the incredible contribution they make proving that great things can happen beyond the big cities.”
Mr Drewett also said it was about inspiring the next generation.
“By celebrating the achievements of women in our community we inspire the next generation of changemakers.”
Last year, JSP received more than 135 nominations across our seven categories.
Ms Drewett said this year, they we are introducing an overall winner category, "The Woman Who Breaks the Mould," chosen by JSP’s judging panel from the six other categories.
“Over the past four years, we've consistently found one woman who embodies multiple categories, leading us to create this special award,’ she said.
Mrs Drewett extended her heartfelt thanks to all this year’s award sponsors including. Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal, the Name in Lights Sponsor for the fourth year, and BMA, the Glitterati sponsor for the second year.
Nominations close Friday January 24 at midnight, you can nominate online.
Award Categories
Resilient Rebel: A woman who has been through adversity and has spun her pain into something beautiful. This is a woman who is a rebel at heart and has decided to live her life differently, and march to the beat of her own drum. This award is for the woman in your life who has stood her ground and inspired others around her to be resilient; to learn from life’s challenges and keep moving forward.

Mother of All Mothers: This category is to recognise a Mum in the Greater Whitsunday region, who is a formidable role model as a mother and a woman. A woman who volunteers her time and gives back to her community. A woman who leads by example, who shows what it means to be a modern Mum. Maybe she is a mother who has worked hard despite adversity or hardship. A woman who might be a single mother, a foster or adoptive mother, a woman who is a female figure we can all learn from.

Health and Wellbeing Warrior: A woman who has a purpose and a passion for health and wellbeing. A woman inspires through her work in health, medical or fitness. Perhaps they are a woman who leads by example through sport or advocacy work with mental health and/or charity.

Magic Muse: In the era of social media, this is a woman who is a muse for other women. This woman inspires other women through her passion for the arts, while building the self-esteem of others around her. Whether it is through performing, visual arts, fashion, photography, broadcasting or writing, the Magic Muse uses their talent and voice to make an impact in the lives of others through their creativity. This woman has the ability to create magic and inspire others to be the best version of themselves through the power of art rather than filters and reel highlights. She is a truth teller who creates a space for the greater good for all women. Her magic is helping create lasting change.

The Equaliser (Men's Award): A man, partner or family member who is a champion for the women in their life. This is a person who empowers and encourages women in their life to follow their dreams, shares the load of family and/or domestic duties, supports women in their career and choices in life. This is a man who is an ally, whose actions speak volumes about addressing bias in the community, speaks out against sexism and leads by example to make the woman/women in their life empowered, to be heard and seen for who they are. They celebrate women, is a believer in gender equality and an advocate for women and their success and struggles. The Equaliser stands up for women and leads in their everyday life how to be a strengthening force for the women in their lives and others.

Rising Star: This is for a young woman who is the face of #thefutureisfemale. A young woman who is making an impact in their community inspiring other young women and girls to follow their dreams, take action and stand up for what they believe in. This award is for a disrupter, performer, athlete, volunteer or trailblazer. This award is for young women aged 15 to 25 years old.

Some of the nominees from the 2024 JSP Women's Awards

JSP Founder Fallon Drewett

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