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Meet The Judges Of marie claire’s 2024 Women Of The Year Awards

A powerhouse panel
WOTY Judges 2024

marie claire‘s annual Women of the Year Awards, presented by Swarovski supported by VolvoMax MaraRevlonDr Lewinns and G.H. Mumm, celebrates the amazing women who have inspired, agitated, championed for change, blazed trails and made our hearts soar.

Their tireless work, outrageous talents and passionate convictions have left an incredible mark.

Each winner celebrated as one of marie claire‘s Women of the Year is thoughtfully selected by a panel of equally admirable, powerful women.

Our powerhouse panel of judges are leaders in their fields and are passionate about bringing the next generation of women along with them. Meet each of them, below.

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WOTY Judges 2024

Georgie McCourt, Editor of maire claire

The editor of marie claire, McCourt has been working in the industry for more than 20 years.

WOTY Judges 2024

Edwina Bartholomew, Journalist & Presenter

The Sunrise presenter is also an ambassador for the NELUNE Foundation, which supports cancer patients.

WOTY Judges 2024

Sarah Harden, CEO of Hello Sunshine

Hollywood powerbroker Harden is the CEO of Reese Witherspoon’s film production company Hello Sunshine.

WOTY Judges 2024

Chloé Hayden, Actor & Activist

The Heartbreak High actor is also a multi-hyphenate author, motivational speaker, creator and disability rights advocate.

WOTY Judges 2024

Julie Hutchinson, Director of Marketing Volvo Cars Australia

With a passion for sustainability and innovation, Hutchinson has been literally driving change in the automotive industry with Volvo.

WOTY Judges 2024

Jane Huxley, CEO Are Media

Working at the top of some of the biggest global companies, including Spotify, Microsoft and Vodafone, Huxley has paved the way for female-led brands as Are’s CEO.

WOTY Judges 2024

Narelda Jacobs, Journalist, Newsreader & TV Presenter

In 2023, Jacobs was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for “service to the media, and to the community”.

WOTY Judges 2024

Kylie Kwong, Chef & Author

A restaurateur with books and cooking shows to her name, Kwong is a strong driver of sustainability initiatives in the food industry.

WOTY Judges 2024

Janice Petersen, Journalist & Media Personality

A respected journalist of several decades’ experience, Petersen is currently the presenter of SBS World News. She’s also had her portrait in the Archibald Prize.

WOTY Judges 2024

Grace Tame, Advocate & Author

The best-selling writer and activist has worked tirelessly through her foundation to prevent and respond to the sexual abuse of children.

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