Hosted by Momentum Media’s financial services brands, the national awards program brought together hundreds of industry leaders to recognise and honour the women driving change, innovation, and excellence across Australia’s financial landscape.
Now in its ninth year, the Women in Finance Awards has become a defining celebration of female achievement, spotlighting the trailblazers, mentors, and innovators who are shaping the future of the industry.
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This year’s program saw 30 exceptional winners selected from a pool of 249 outstanding finalists spanning the full breadth of financial services, from accounting and financial advice to banking, superannuation, and fintech.
Among those recognised were Trish Gregory of Hayes & Co Insurance Services, who took home the coveted Financial Adviser of the Year award, while Lisa Maletta of Bacchus Advisory claimed victory in the Small Business Adviser of the Year category. The BlueRock team was also honoured in the Employer of the Year category, celebrating organisational excellence and innovation.
The awards didn’t just recognise individual brilliance. They also celebrated businesses and initiatives empowering women to thrive. Group categories honoured standout employers, training and development programs, wellbeing initiatives, and women’s community programs, making an impact across the profession.
With a room filled with over 500 professionals, the evening was both a celebration and a call to action, uniting Australia’s financial community in championing diversity, inclusion, and leadership.
For nearly a decade, the Women in Finance Awards has served as a powerful platform for recognition, helping winners elevate their profiles, inspire emerging talent, and drive meaningful change within the industry.
Click here to view the full list of 2025 winners.
To learn more about the awards program, click here.
Jerome Doraisamy
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Jerome Doraisamy is the managing editor of Momentum Media’s professional services suite, encompassing Lawyers Weekly, HR Leader, Accountants Daily, and Accounting Times. He has worked as a journalist and podcast host at Momentum Media since February 2018. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.