Fly Me Now retail travel agency has won the Tourism Category at the 2024 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards (AWSBCA 2024) held at The Star Sydney on 24 August out of 10 female-led small business finalists across Australia.
The AWSBCA 2024 category finalists feature a range of tourism businesses, including small-group and day tours, experiences and specialist travel agencies.
Based in Pemulwuy, NSW, Fly Me Now, an Envoyage member, scored the highest result in the Tourism category, judged by an independent expert panel that considered various aspects of small business operations.
With 26 years’ travel agency experience, Fly Me Now Director Poppy Galouzis took out this year’s major honours after being named an Australian Small Business Champion Finalist in 2023, telling Karryon:
“Winning the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Award is a significant milestone for me and my team at Fly Me Now.”
“It’s a recognition of our hard work, dedication, and passion for delivering exceptional travel experiences.
“This award not only celebrates our achievements but also fuels our drive to continue innovating and positively impacting the tourism industry. I’m truly honoured and excited for what lies ahead,” she said.
Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards Founder Steve Loe said: “Being selected as a Champion of this major event from a national entrant pool of thousands speaks volumes of the tenacity and leadership at Fly Me Now.”
“The successes of our 2024 Australian Women’s Small Business Champions are not just personal milestones but also the excellence that defines Australian small businesswomen today. It is truly a pleasure to spotlight Poppy and her team at Fly Me Now.”
The other female-led small-business finalists in the AWSBCA 2024 Tourism category are Adelaide True Crime Tours, Cach Tours & Events, Golf & Tours, Iris Lodge Alpacas, MyHoliday2, Pursers Coaches, Roast & Roam, Time to Backpack and Travel With CARE.
For the full list of finalists, visit championawards.com.au/womens
