Posts in JSP Women's Awards
Mother of all Mothers

If there was ever an example of a woman who has their finger in many pies in the Mackay region it is Danielle Jesser.

She’s an accomplished journalist and still writes historical news articles for the Daily Mercury, she’s edited books, she’s written a short history book about the Mackay region, giving the proceeds to her local Habana Progress Association.

Right now she’s immersed in a podcast projects about an extinct native bird.

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A diamond in the rough

Tina Burger has been described as the magic maker of the cheerleading squad world.

A former cheer girl herself, life has thrown her some curve balls. But through it all,  she’s always found a way to stay involved with the sport that she loves.

 She has been nationally recognised as a coach in cheer and gymnastics. She has written programs implemented by Gymnastics Australia and choreographed dances performed in China for Chinese New Year.

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On the GP Frontline

Dr Sarah McLay, founder of the Clermont Country Practice (CCP) located in Clermont.

Sarah is passionate about sustainable medical service provision in Rural Australia and cares for the people of the Isaac region.

In the past year Sarah has been a voice for rural medicine and has made many sacrifices to her young family to provide care and service to the Clermont and Isaac region, during a national doctor shortage and the COVID 19 pandemic.

Sarah’s vision is to provide consistent high quality medical services to a country town in great need.

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Reducing the stigma of mental illness one coffee at a time

Sonya Oliver Scoble believes we need to treat mental health issues and sufferers with the same compassion, support and dignity as we would any other potentially terminal illness.

Sonya, with her husband Barry started MAD Cow Coffee Mackay as a legacy to their son Aiden who lost his battle with Mixed Anxiety and Depression (MAD) and a tribute to a great bunch of Mad Cow friends and family who supported and continue to support them through the hard times.

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A leader of Kickass Women

Jo Sainsbury is a successful role model for women in male dominated industries.

She promotes women in non- traditional roles through ‘Kickass Women’. But it’s not just about employment platforms but also charity dinners and regular women’s events for networking.

As part of Kickass Women Jo also hosts a radio show where she speaks with a variety of inspiring guests who share advice on career changes. 

Jo’s mantra is inspiring women here in the Greater Whitsunday region and abroad.  

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The life of a visionary

Jody Euler is a woman who can see the big picture long before others can.

It starts with a simple conversation where ideas are in their infancy and then there it is, her mind has already started to travel to a place where the magic is happening.

She is a published author, a guest speaker and loves nothing more than dreaming up her next big idea.

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