The Australian ³ΤΉΟΝψ and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson is proud to support this yearβs Outstanding Western Sydney Women Awards to be hosted on 16 November 2021, with a stellar line-up of finalists announced.
βIβm encouraged to see so many exceptional women-owned and women-led businesses recognised at this premier event,β Mr Billson says.
βThe pandemic has generated a new era of enterprising women who are trailblazing their own paths to success.
βTheyβre community leaders, entrepreneurs and tradies β and they deserve this recognition for the brilliant work they do.
βMy office is honoured to get behind the awards and the efforts of Western Sydney Women, which aims to help women in the region advance their businesses and career paths and provide a network of support for each other.
βO³ά°ω report shows more than 35% of Australian small businesses are female-led. In fact, two-thirds of new businesses formed are led by women. That has been rising steadily since the 1990s but certainly more can be done to support women in business.
βResearch tell us that the most successful start-ups are created by those who have a network or mentors for support.
βThatβs why organisations such as Western Sydney Women are so important in creating a critical mass of female entrepreneurial role models.
βI look forward to celebrating the achievements of these outstanding Western Sydney Women on 16 November.β