Soirée & Awards Night

Congratulations to this year's Growth Makers

On the evening of 20 August, we put on black tie at The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne to celebrate the customers doing the most interesting growth work in ANZ. Six awards went out. Here they are.

20 August 2026 · The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne
6 awards
Presented with Yotpo

SheMarkable Leader of the Year

SheMarkable Leader of the Year

SheMarkable Leader of the Year

Sarah Baldwin, Petstock Group

Nominees:
Zoe Devine (Laser Clinics Group)
Leela Sennitt (Wesfarmers Health)

Best UGC Strategy, presented by Yotpo

Best UGC Strategy, presented by Yotpo

Best UGC Strategy, presented by Yotpo

David Jones

Nominees:
Canningvale
Sheet Society

Best Use of AI in Customer Experience

Best Use of AI in Customer Experience

Best Use of AI in Customer Experience

Modern Teaching Aids 

Nominees:
David Jones
Intersport Australia

Digital Transformation Leader

Digital Transformation Leader

Digital Transformation Leader

Jarrod Febbraio, EasyGo

Growth Maker Executive of the Year

Growth Maker Executive of the Year

Growth Maker Executive of the Year

Leela Sennitt, Wesfarmers Health

Nominees:
Matt DeMarco (Spotlight Retail Group)
Bevan Morris (David Jones)

Growth Maker Team of the Year

Growth Maker Team of the Year

Growth Maker Team of the Year

Spotlight Retail Group

Nominees:
Dan Murphy's
EasyGo

The Growth Makers Club Soirée returns in 2027. Nominations open closer to the date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event open to the public?

No. The Growth Makers Club Soirée is exclusively for invited members and their guests. If you received an invitation, your seat has been reserved for you personally.

Is there a cost to attend?

Seats are pre-paid. Please only RSVP if you are certain you can attend — availability is strictly limited.

What is the dress code?

Black tie optional. We encourage you to dress to celebrate.

Parking, Transport & Location

Valet Parking is available

Can I bring a guest?

Guest attendance is subject to availability. Please contact your Growth Makers Club representative to discuss.

Will the awards be photographed?

Yes. Professional photographers will be present throughout the evening. Winners will be invited for dedicated portrait sessions immediately after receiving their award.

What if I can no longer attend after RSVPing?

Please notify us as soon as possible so your seat can be reallocated. Contact us at [email protected]

Will there be dietary options available?

Yes. Please indicate any dietary requirements when completing your RSVP.