Penelope is a true leader of people and operations. She has been recognised as an innovator with unsurpassed drive and passion. She continues to receive accolades for her vision and entrepreneurship, including:

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• 2024 - Champions of Safety Icon of the Year Finalist

• 2023 - Canberra Women in Business Finalist

• 2022 - Women in Defence People and Culture Winner

• 2021 - Lifeline Woman of Spirit Award

• 2019 - Women in Industry Social Leader of the Year; Prime Ministers Veterans Awards for Entrepreneur of the Year

• 2018 - Pride of Australia Medal Nominee; Queensland Greats Nominee

• 2017 - Vision Magazine Australian CEO Top 25; Griffith Business School Alumnus of the Year Winner

• 2016 - Telstra Business Women’s Award (For Purpose and Social Enterprise); National Association of Women in Construction Achievement as a Business Woman; Australian Institute of Management and Leadership Emerging Leader of the Year; Queensland Lord Mayor’s Business Awards for Young Business Person of the Year; Australian Centre for Leadership for Women – Diversity Champion; Brisbane Women in Business Awards; Asia Pacific CEO of the Year.​​

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