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CALLING ALL
CANTERBURY
CHANGEMAKEHERS
We believe that young women are the trailblazers of the future, which is why we created the Canterbury GirlBoss Awards.
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The Canterbury region is home to some of the most brilliant and inspiring young women who are breaking stereotypes and carving out new paths. From Christchurch to Kaikoura, these young change-makers are leading the charge towards a brighter future.
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In partnership with Orion and Connetics, we are thrilled to have the backing of local Canterbury businesses. Together, we are seeking young Cantabrians who are making a difference for themselves and others.
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Join us in this movement to empower and celebrate the next generation of female leaders in our region.
Nominate a young woman or apply today and let's show the world what young women in Canterbury can achieve.
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All Canterbury regional applicants will also be automatically entered into the Nationwide Awards.

Founder, GirlBoss New Zealand

Our Canterbury Categories
Each category winner will receive
a $1000 cash grant.
Inclusion
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A GirlBoss who empowers others to dream more, do more, and be more.
Sponsored by Jade
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Trailblazer
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A leader who defies stereotypes, inspires others, and creates change.
Sponsored by Orion & Connetics
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Sport
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A GirlBoss who plays like a girl - giving it her all and helping others do the same. ​
Sponsored by Sport Canterbury
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Arts & Culture
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A GirlBoss whose love for arts and culture see her leading the way.
Sponsored by Chapman Tripp
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Innovation
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A GirlBoss who imagines a better future and sets out to create it in new and innovative ways.
Sponsored by Enable
Community
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A GirlBoss with the heart to make a difference and the courage to take a stand.
Sponsored by St Margaret's College
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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths)
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A GirlBoss whose love for STEM has her thinking, researching and creating, to make our world a better place.
Sponsored by Stantec
Leadership
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A GirlBoss who takes action and lets her strength and determination lead the way.
Sponsored by Rangi Ruru Girls' School
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Our Judges
Trailblazers leading the way

Tracey Herft
Principal
Rangi Ruru Girls' School

Donna Frew
Chief Commercial Officer
Enable

Jane Lougher
Director of Community Relations
St Margaret's College

Kate Pearce
People & Capability Business Partner Lead
Jade Software

Josie Lewis
Managing Counsel
Stantec
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Serena Somlyai
Sport Development Lead
Sport Canterbury

Ingrid Taylor
Partner
Chapman Tripp

Savannah Tuhiwai
Discovery Analyst
Orion
Our Previous Winners
We are so proud of them!
​Trailblazer:
Elsie Duncan and Jorja Quinn
Lincoln High School​
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Innovation:
Ella Sage
University of Canterbury
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STEM:
Amber Collishaw
Villa Maria College
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Arts & Culture
Rena Oliphant
Cashmere High School
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​Community:
Annabell Young
Lincoln
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Inclusion:
Georgia Rumball
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
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Sport:
Stella Crossan
Christchurch Girls' High School
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STEM:
Jiangyue Ren
Burnside High School​
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Sport:
Rachel McKenzie
Darfield High School
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Inclusion:
Mya Taylor
Rangi Ruru Girls' School
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Community:
Maevi Fleming
Roncali College
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​Trailblazer:
Ruby-Grace Miller
Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery​
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Innovation:
Elisa Harley
University of Canterbury
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Leadership:
Ruby Love-Smith
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Arts & Culture:
Kyra Mayers
St Margaret's College
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2024
2025
​Trailblazer:
Charlotte Livingston
Ashburton College
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Enterprise:
Monique van der Westhuizen
Twizel Area School
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Innovation:
Millie Palmer
Cashmere High School
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2023
​Community:
Mackenzie Wills
Rolleston College
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Inclusion:
Bethany Crossan
Christchurch Girls’ High School
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Sport:
Charlotte Mortlock
Burnside High School
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STEM:
Millie Edwards
St Margaret's College
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Activator
Katie Wells
Cashmere High School
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Arts & Culture
Jade Wilson
Kaiapoi High School
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Emerging Leader:
Hannah Wells
Kaiapoi High School
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