THE 2024 TEENS IN BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS
Teenpreneur of the Year Award | Winner
Tweeny Skin by Sienna Jovcevski
@TweenySkin tackles a problem faced by many tweens and teens—finding skincare that’s specifically designed for their unique, sensitive, and often acne-prone skin. Tweeny Skin’s Solution? A gentle, effective range of skincare products made with clean ingredients, free from parabens, toxins, and other harmful additives. Tweeny Skin makes skincare simple, safe, and fun, helping young people establish healthy skin habits early on.
Teenpreneur of the Year Award | Runner Up
Ramla Body by Jaimen Shamoun
Sand on the skin is hot and uncomfortable. Sand clings to your skin and gets into every crevice causing irritation and leaves your skin feeling dry and uncomfortable. You can’t enjoy the beach with sand all over your skin. No matter how much you shake, brush or rinse that stubborn sand sticks around and can ruin your beach day. @RamlaBody is a sand repellant designed to prevent this discomfort!
Teenpreneur of the Year Award | One To watch
Subjective Labs by Darren Candra & Matthew Li
Revolutionising student organisation with a digital platform created by students for students. Subjective Labs tailors the experience to every school with preset bell times and links, but also by creating a fast, modern user interface that is built for students, by students, as we believe we understand what students really want in a school organisation app that others fail to cover.
Teenpreneur of the Year Award Finalists
Happy Hobby Hour Junior - Ruhaan Kulshreshtha
Critter Couture Costume Design - Myka Steinbeck
From Class Clown to WEALTH Wizard - Jia Rastogi
Epic Card Games- Jade Catania
Tweenpreneur of the Year Award | Winner
The Earth Is My Place by Sebastian Onate-Henriquez
@theearthismyplace reduces plastic waste by selling T-shirts made from recycled plastic bottles and organic cotton, sourced from the USA. Each T-shirt design is drawn by the founder Sebastian and are inspired by nature.
Tweenpreneur of the Year Award Finalists
Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year Award | Winner
Anku Ardla Nguthunha by Keira Holberton
Keira empowers her community through art and advocacy. Working with schools, she ensures Aboriginal perspectives are taught authentically while sharing her mob’s stories to inspire truth-telling and unity.
Please contact Young Change Agents if you are interested in working with Keira by emailing hello@youngchangeagents.com.
Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalists
Maren Ya Kauung Foundation - Khytarna Carriage
Cultural Canvas by Charlotte - Charlotte Ryall
Maaloop - Kendra, Keely, Tahmia, Emma, Bella
Intrapreneur of the Year Award | Winner
ConTechz by Ellie Meakin & Josh Simmonds
Standing for construction technology, ConTechz, is a technology software created to streamline internal and external communications. From planning to invoices, all information is centralised for easy access. Features like Sketch Tech, a virtual whiteboard, enhance collaboration between builders and clients while ensuring data security.
Intrapreneur of the Year Award Finalists
WaterSafe - Isabella Matthias & Alex Carlos
Ecoripple - Caitlin Sharpe & Milla Markoff
Most Impactful Entrepreneur of the Year Award | Winner
Good Knight Films by Abigail Knight
Good Knight Films brings powerful stories to life through short films that educate and inspire. By shining a light on social issues and the work of charities and social enterprises, this business is driving meaningful change one story at a time.
Most Impactful Entrepreneur of the Year Award | Runner Up
Ethical Ears by Charlotte Mason
@ethical_ears is more than a jewellery brand, donating over $200 a month from sales of earrings, bracelets, and keyrings, the business has funded over 7,000 doses of polio vaccines for vulnerable children worldwide. Small creations, big impact.
Most Impactful Entrepreneur of the Year Award | One To Watch
Safety Walk Around by Amy Spicer
Safety meets innovation with Safety Walk Around, an app that streamlines pre-flight checks for GA aircraft. Using wearable barcode technology, ensures accuracy and efficiency while offering subscription options for private plane owners and flight schools.
Most Impactful Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalists
Beds By Aladdin - Amanda Ambanavos
Mikayla’s Skateboard Coaching - Mikayla Sheppard
Cozy Crochet - Afsheen Habib
Empower Everywhere - Shuang Cheng & Alice Leng
Regional or Rural Entrepreneur of the Year | Winner
Epic Card Games by Jade Catania
@Epic_Card_Games tackles the problem of raising awareness about farming and the challenges faced by farmers in a fun and enjoyable way. The game’s objective is simple: be the first to grow the desired number of crops. However, players must navigate a variety of challenges such as pests, droughts, and floods, which directly reflect the real-life situations farmers face.
Regional or Rural Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalists
YouCo (Youth Minds Collective) - Team Entry
Cozy Crochet - Afsheen Habib
EXPLORER X MERCH - Xavier Farnell
Pivoting Pioneer of the Year Award | Winner
Money Magic by Sasha King
Meet Benny the Penny Saving Bear! This cuddly, AI-powered teddy bear will grow with children, teaching essential money concepts like saving, spending, budgeting, and financial literacy in a fun and engaging way. Money Magic is shaping financially savvy kids for a brighter future.
Pivoting Pioneer of the Year Award Finalists
Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year Award | Joint Winner
Liz Green from SCEGGS Redlands
At Redlands, Liz has embedded entrepreneurial thinking across the school, empowering students to solve meaningful problems and create value. Liz’s initiatives include a bespoke startup club and a forthcoming Year 10 Commercialisation Challenge, ensuring every student has access to relevant, connected, and impactful entrepreneurial learning.
Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year Award | Joint Winner
Sa Danh from Seaton High School
Sa has championed the integration of entrepreneurial education across all curriculum areas, collaborating with leadership to redesign timetables and “create time” for every student to engage. Partnering with over 40 industry and community organisations, Sa connects classrooms with real-world opportunities, fostering authentic learning experiences and valuable career insights.
Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year Award | One To Watch
Lorinda McVicar from Browns Plains State High School
Lorinda is a dedicated advocate for First Nations students, supporting cultural learning and personal growth through dance groups and cultural programs. Her efforts have boosted participation, increased attendance, and ensured students are confident and culturally grounded in their school journey.
Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year Award Finalists
Corlea Saayman - The Lakes College
Lyndall Craven - Good Shepherd Lutheran College
Emma White - Gungahlin College
Youth Entrepreneurship Mentor of the Year Award | Winner
Saji Srivelan from North Western Program Alliance
Saji has been a hands-on mentor in the YCA and ECG College Industry Intrapreneurship Program. Over six weeks, she worked closely with students in small groups and one-on-one sessions, providing patient, personalised guidance to align with their interests. Her efforts made complex construction industry concepts accessible and engaging for young learners.
Youth Entrepreneurship Mentor of the Year Finalists
Becky Laurence - Senior Program Coordinator at Future You
Dr Uwe Terton - Lecturer at Southern Cross University
Sibilla Foxton - Project Lead on the Indigenous Women STEM & Entrepreneurship Pathways Project
Holly Hoad - General Manager at EM-Power Foundation
Bradley Clair - Co-Founder and CEO of Powerwells