State Winners - ACT

18FIFTY3 GROUP delivers integrated services across civil construction, land management, environmental consulting, modular housing, and vocational training. It operates with a clear, heartfelt purpose to genuinely build strong, sustainable communities by delivering services that are deeply inclusive, truly locally led, and always focused on a brighter future.

Social Protect detects and deletes abusive social media comments in real time, provides on-demand education, and offers expert investigative support so users can stay in the conversation on social media.

Founded in 2018 by Dr. Kelly Teagle, WellFemme is a dedicated telehealth menopause clinic, offering expert, accessible, and compassionate care to women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Through video consults, patients benefit from longer, holistic consultations focusing on evidence-based treatment, therapeutic relationships, and personalised support.

Big Bag Recovery is a program that aims to provide a way to prevent environmental harm from plastic packaging. It leads a robust circular economy for large plastic bags and sacks, from diverse sectors including agriculture, construction, and manufacturing, helping transform industrial waste into valuable resources.

Pipeline Talent is a female-led executive recruitment agency that connects exceptional First Nations talent with senior roles across corporate, government, university, and community sectors. At its core, Pipeline Talent seeks to create equitable access to leadership pathways for Indigenous people.

EMPACT GROUP is a female-founded business consultancy, specialising in business improvement, project advisory and management, as well as learning and development. It works shoulder-to-shoulder with clients, embedding specialist teams to co-design practical, inclusive solutions grounded in the lived experiences of those affected.

Big Bag Recovery is a program that aims to provide a way to prevent environmental harm from plastic packaging. It leads a robust circular economy for large plastic bags and sacks, from diverse sectors including agriculture, construction, and manufacturing, helping transform industrial waste into valuable resources.