Judging Panel

The judging panel for the 2025 WA Business Awards include Western Australian business leaders from all industries. Our judges have relevant expertise to the award categories and consider nominations against the entry criteria. 

Mark Pownall, Senior Editor - Chief Judge, Business News

Jason Brotherson, Chief Executive, Pharmacy 777

Johann Caspersz, General Manager - Sales, Business News

Troy Cook, Director and General Manager - Community Development, Waalitj Foundation

Suzanne Dodds, Managing Director, Complete Home Filtration

Lauren Gonzalez, Managing Director, Aveling

Victoria Green, Executive General Manager - People and Community, Fremantle Dockers Football Club

Jasmine Kadic, Managing Director, Benang

Paul McKiernan, Managing Director, Fortawall

Brett McPhee, Chief Executive, Peloton WorkReady

Zion Ong, Co Founder and Co Chief Executive, Alyka

Harriet Page, Director, Page Advisory

Nicole Puado, Executive Branch Manager, Bank of Queensland

Shayne Sherman, Acting Commissioner, Small Business Development Corporation

Claire Tyrrell, Senior Journalist, Business News