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In all professions, it's crucial to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding achievements that inspire and drive progress. On the 23rd of September, the 2023 Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards did this by honouring the nation's most influential and inspiring women in small business. 

The event was hosted by noted journalist and broadcaster, Deborah Knight with the Gala Event held at the newly-built Western Sydney Conference Centre. The Gala brought together nearly 1000 guests from across the business spectrum. 

The Information Technology Champion category was won by Sarah McAvoy, the founder of CyberUnlocked, in recognition of her contributions to the information technology sector. 

What set Sarah apart in the eyes of the judging panel was not just her commitment to clients but also her significant contributions to development and mentoring initiatives. 

Sarah McAvoy's achievement is a testament to her pioneering spirit and her dedication to breaking barriers in the cyber security sector. Her win aligns with the broader theme of the Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards, which spotlights the growing number of successful female-led small businesses across diverse industries.

From environmentalists and Indigenous business leaders to women working in agriculture, IT, retail, finance, and more, the awards program is possibly the most diverse in the country, highlighting the accomplishments of women from various sectors.

It's heartening to see the rapid rise in successful female-led small businesses. More than one-third of the 3.3 million businesses operating in Australia are run by women, and this number is steadily on the rise.

Sarah McAvoy's win at the 2023 Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards is a tribute to her commitment to her clients, her ground-breaking work in the cyber security industry and her unwavering commitment to driving positive change in her community.