It’s not very often we get the opportunity to recognise our team on a personal level. Our very own journalist, Sheree Hoddinett, has been named as a finalist in the Creative Service of the Year category at the prestigious ALIBI (Australian Ladies in Business Initiative) Awards.
Now in its fourth year, the ALIBI Awards shine a spotlight on women in business across Australia, whether in big cities, small towns or regional communities.
For Sheree, who has built her career on a passion for storytelling and connecting with people, the recognition has been both humbling and exciting, especially when she almost didn’t complete the nomination.
“To be named a finalist is honestly a huge honour,” Sheree said. “Creativity for me has always been about more than just producing written content. It’s about listening, finding the heart of a story, and creating something that resonates with people. To have that work acknowledged at this level means so much.”
A Career Built on Storytelling
Over the years, Sheree has worked across multiple community newspaper and magazine titles, tackled written content production with business blogging, compiled her own blog about the fun of raising two girls, and dived into editing.
Her work has spanned varying topics from breaking news to sport, politics, and community news, but she said that her favourite style was feature writing, with each story carrying her signature blend of creativity and heart.
Sheree added that the award nomination was not just about her work, but also about the people who have supported her along the way.
“I’ve been really lucky to work with amazing clients, colleagues and mentors, not to mention my family, friends and my amazing partner and girls, who have all encouraged me and trusted my ideas,” she said. “Creativity doesn’t happen in a bubble, it grows when you have people around you who believe in what you’re doing.”
The ALIBI Awards ceremony will take place in Sydney in mid-October. While Sheree is unable to attend due to other commitments, she said she hoped that this recognition was just the beginning.
To view the full list of finalists and learn more about visit the ALIBI Awards.
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