In memory of Rose-Anne Kelso, this award recognises an individual woman’s endeavours, passion, and dedication to the health and life sciences industry. Now in its tenth year, this award was created by Stockwell and LSQ to continue Rose's commitment to supporting women to achieve their full potential.

Nominees were asked to demonstrate:

- contributions beyond their job scope to further the Queensland life sciences industry
- mentoring others, fostering growth, and contributing to the professional development of colleagues (or seeking to increase their capacity to be a mentor)
- leadership (or seeking to develop leadership skills)
- contributing to raising Queensland's profile and capabilities.

This award recognises an individual woman for her endeavours, passion and dedication to the Queensland life sciences sector over her career. Thanks to our sponsor QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute.

Nominees were asked to demonstrate:

- contributions that enhance the Queensland life sciences industry beyond their current role
- leadership by inspiring and empowering others, breaking down barriers and leading initiatives that advance women in the life sciences
- shaping the next generation of the life science sector through initiatives such as mentoring and university collaborations
- implementing innovation and creativity in the life sciences industry
- helping raise Queensland's profile and capabilities.

This award recognises a person whose dedication contributes to the ongoing success and sustainability of rural and regional Queensland’s life sciences industry. Thanks to our sponsor Merck Life Sciences.

Nominees were asked to demonstrate:

- impact on the industry in which they work or volunteer
- impact on the broader rural or regional area
- demonstrate innovation and creativity in their work
- helping raise Queensland's profile and capabilities in the life sciences.

This award celebrates an individual who has made a significant impact on the success of the Queensland life sciences industry. Thanks to our sponsor McCullough Robertson.

Nominees were asked to demonstrate:

- contributions that enhance the Queensland life sciences industry beyond their current role
- leadership by inspiring and empowering others
- implementing innovation and creativity in the life sciences industry
- helping raise Queensland's profile and capabilities.

This award recognises early-stage ventures in the life sciences sector that have shown remarkable dedication and innovation in their research and development. Thanks to our sponsor KE Select.

Nominees were asked to demonstrate:

- novel research, innovation or digitalnapplications that meet a large market opportunity
- have a clearly articulated mission that serves the life sciences sector and will contribute to the sector’s growth and success.

This award celebrates an outstanding company that has made a significant impact in Queensland’s life sciences sector over the last year. Thanks to our sponsor Cytiva.

Nominees were asked to demonstrate:

- a high level of impact on the future economic development and success of the life sciences sector in Queensland in the last year
- a contribution to raising the profile of Queensland’s life sciences capabilities within the industry and the broader community
- success in impactful activities such as mentoring programs, student-support programs, sustainability initiatives, commercialisation, innovation, job creation, policy influence or equity programs.