Celebrating the Women Who Show Up, Speak Up, and Shake Things Up JSP Women’s Awards 2025

Some women make headlines. Others make history in quieter ways—showing up, pushing through, and changing lives without fanfare. The JSP Women’s Awards were made for them.
As The Just Saying Project (JSP) marks 10 years of amplifying women’s voices, the 2025 awards will once again cast a spotlight on those who rarely seek it. With the International Women’s Day theme Accelerate Action setting the pace, this year’s celebration isn’t just about recognition—it’s about momentum. Because progress isn’t always loud, but it’s always worth celebrating.
JSP founder Fallon Drewett knows firsthand the power of storytelling in shaping a community.
“Every woman has a story worth telling,” she said.
“These awards aren’t just about the big wins—they’re about the small, everyday victories that create real change.”
For the past decade, JSP has been creating spaces where women can be heard, seen, and supported. From community projects to sold-out events, its impact has rippled far beyond Mackay. And as the awards enter their fourth year, the movement is only growing stronger.
The seven award categories highlight a diverse range of achievements, from the Resilient Rebel, honouring those who have turned adversity into strength, to the Magic Muse, celebrating women shaping the arts and media. A new category, The Woman Who Breaks the Mould, will be awarded to a nominee who embodies multiple qualities, someone whose influence defies a single definition.
“These awards are for the women who keep showing up—not for applause, but because it’s who they are,” Fallon said.
“It’s about recognising their magic, their resilience, and their quiet but powerful impact.”
And it’s not just about women. The Equaliser category acknowledges men who actively support, uplift, and advocate for the women in their lives. Because real progress happens when everyone is part of the conversation.
Last year, over 135 nominations poured in, proving how many remarkable women are making a difference behind the scenes. This year’s event, set for March 29 at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, promises to be more than a ceremony—it’s a statement. A night of connection, recognition, and celebration.
Fallon extended her gratitude to sponsors, including Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal and BMA, whose support helps turn this vision into reality.
“Great things don’t just happen in big cities,” she said.
“They happen in communities like ours, where people lift each other up.”
The JSP Women’s Awards remind us that recognition isn’t just about who wins—it’s about making sure every woman’s story has a place to be heard.

JSP founder Fallon Drewett
A night of celebration and sisterhood—women from across the region embracing the joy, connection, and empowerment of the 2024 JSP Women’s Awards

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