17/07/2026
SUGAR BUDDY FINALIST!
This award is one that means more to me than I can put into words.
This award isn’t about the cookies. It’s about the people.
It’s about encouraging someone who’s just starting out, celebrating someone else’s success as if it were your own, sharing knowledge without expecting anything in return, and choosing collaboration over competition.
From the very beginning, I’ve believed that our industry is stronger when we lift each other up. Some of the most rewarding moments haven’t come from creating cookies—they’ve come from the friendships formed across Australia and around the world, the conversations behind the scenes, the opportunities to collaborate, and seeing others grow in confidence.
To be recognised as one of the Top 4 finalists for something that reflects those values is incredibly humbling.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me, collaborated with me, trusted me, encouraged me, and allowed me to do the same for you. Every conversation, every shared idea, every friendship has shaped this journey.
Congratulations to my fellow finalists. I’m proud to be standing alongside people who continue to make our creative community a kinder, more supportive place.
No matter what happens next, this recognition is something I’ll always be incredibly grateful for.
