Drum Roll Please, It’s Stevie Louise
2023 Shortlisted
Meet Stevie Louise. She is an entrepreneur (that's like a business person), an entertainer (obviously), and an extrovert on the inside (wait, is this a thing?).
Stevie has a BRILLIANT PLAN. She's going to have fun, make money, and most importantly, make sure the Brooke Street kids stay best friends forever.
Then a new neighbour arrives and threatens to derail all Stevie's plans. And then real disaster strikes. But the show must go on. After all, Stevie is a professional.
Tanya Hennessy
If Amy Schumer and Rebel Wilson had a love child, you'd get Tanya Hennessy - comedian, radio announcer and social media sensation. Originally from Newcastle, Tanya started in radio in 2012. Since then she has become an international social media sensation; written her first book, bestseller Am I Doing This Right?; become an ambassador for Priceline Pharmacy; sold out 27 venues for her first comedy show Low Expectations; and appeared on I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! In 2017 Tanya's rising star was recognized when she won the Junkee Award for Breakthrough Artist, was nominated for Cosmo Woman of the Year, selected to perform at Australia's first VIDCON and won best radio documentary at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards. Talented and hilarious, Tanya is a true multi-media star.
Leigh Hedstrom
Leigh Hedstrom is an Australian illustrator and animator based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast with 20 years of industry experience, specialising in the creation of expressive and appealing characters. After working for ten years as a commercial illustrator, Leigh made her foray into children’s picture books in 2012 and has since illustrated over a dozen published titles. From 2018 - 2020 Leigh worked as an in-house illustrator and animator for Firefly Education on the Sunshine Coast, illustrating many of their digital and physical resources, including their flagship Sound Waves spelling program. Most recently Leigh has been working with Aussie brand Wahu in bringing their Aqua Pals range to life alongside licensors Disney Hasbro and Haven.