Celebrating Talent and Impact: The 2025 Australian Golden Sash Awards Winners Revealed

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The prestigious Australian Golden Sash Awards 2025 took place on Saturday, February 15, at the Hilton in Sydney, celebrating outstanding achievements across the pageant, fashion, media, entrepreneurship, and modelling industries. Founded by Maryrose Salubre, the Australian Golden Sash Awards initially focused on honouring excellence within the pageant industry but has since expanded to recognise remarkable individuals from a wide range of sectors. The event brought together beauty queens, influencers, entrepreneurs, and industry innovators to celebrate their contributions and impact.

Among the esteemed winners were the MS Entertainment Network Award recipients, presented by Maryrose Salubre. Dave was honoured as Event Photographer of the Year for his exceptional ability to capture defining moments in the entertainment industry. Bonni received the Emerging Director of the Year award, recognising her rising influence in the fashion industry. Cheryl was celebrated with the Legacy Queen Award for her long-standing contributions, while Candice was recognised as the Humanitarian Queen for her philanthropic efforts. Cataleya was crowned Little Miss Beauty Queen of the Year, and Paisley received the Breakthrough Star of the Year award, signifying her rapid rise in the industry. Mrs. Universe Official NZ Tricia was acknowledged as the Courageous Queen of the Year for her resilience, Armi was named International Queen of the Year, and Minerva received the Entertainer of the Year award for her captivating performances. Elaine was honoured with the Timeless Queen of the Year award, a testament to her enduring presence in the industry.

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The Global Elite Media Group, with awards presented by Maxim Australia CEO Michael Downs on behalf of GEM CEO Sue Turner, celebrated Neha Sharma with the Children’s Advocate Excellence Award for her dedicated efforts in championing children’s welfare. Uthra was recognised with the Outstanding Men’s Health Charity Queen of the Year award for her advocacy and work in promoting men’s health awareness.

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Stargazer Production, with awards presented by Vicky Chew, honoured Layla as the Emerging Junior Queen of the Year and Claudia as the Rising Star in Pageantry. Their achievements highlight their growing influence in the industry and their commitment to excellence.

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Bonni Sullivan, representing Dreams to Reality Runway, presented awards to a diverse group of promising models. Audrey was recognised as Fresh Talent of the Year, while Aita received the Model Discovery of the Year award. Zara was named Young Runway Star, celebrating her talent on the catwalk. Oriana was honoured as the Breakthrough Model of the Year, and Arabella received the Most Promising Model award. Bridgett earned the Model Breakthrough Award, while Ebony was recognised for her outstanding personality and talent in the Junior Talent & Personality Award category. Mia was named Emerging Model of the Year, and Thande received the Versatile Young Model Award for her adaptability on the runway. Winter Bell was celebrated as the Most Inspiring New Model, and Ava received the Inspiring Young Model Award. Izabellah was recognised as the Up-and-Coming Model of the Year, while Savannah won the Most Photogenic Model of the Year award. Tenneysee was named the Rising Star Model of the Year, Tariro received the Model Breakthrough Award, and Taisha was honoured as the Upcoming Model of the Year. Emmy was awarded the Future Supermodel Award, signifying her potential to make a significant mark on the industry.

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RGEM Promotions & Management, with awards presented by Rox Molavin, acknowledged Putri as the Inspirational Petite Queen of the Year. Neha Joshi was recognised as the Queen of Diversity and Inclusion for her efforts in fostering a more inclusive industry. Monisha received the Excellence Award in Cultural Integration and Community Empowerment, while Aliya was celebrated as the Teen Beauty Queen of Social Impact and Empowering the Next Generation. Evita was named Plus-Size Queen Icon for Confidence and Inclusion, and Victoria was crowned Beauty Queen of the Year 2025, reflecting her influence and achievements.

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StarCentral Magazine, with awards presented by Mike Ilagan, honoured Kristine as the Timeless Queen of the Year, while Krysta was recognised as the Inspirational Queen of the Year for her leadership and influence. Brooke received the Mentor of Excellence award, celebrating her guidance and impact in the industry. Pedro was recognised as the International Photographer of the Year for his outstanding contributions to fashion and pageant photography. Riley received the Queen of Impact award, acknowledging her influence and dedication to making a difference.

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The Australian Golden Sash Awards 2025 was a night of glamour, celebration, and recognition, uniting influential figures from various industries to honour those who continue to shape and inspire. With its continued growth, the awards remain a significant platform for acknowledging excellence and fostering a culture of achievement and empowerment.