Male Advocate of Change Award

About The Award

WIRQ is proud to announce, the 2025 Male Advocate of Change Award (the 'MAC' Award).

The 'MAC' Award is a celebration of men standing beside women on gender equality and using their positions to promote the advancement of women in the insolvency and restructuring industry and within the broader community.

This award is for an outstanding male working in the insolvency and restructuring industry in Queensland who has demonstrated an exceptional level of leadership and commitment to gender equality in the industry.

Previous Winners

• 2024 - Rhett Kipps, Barrister at McPherson Chambers
• 2023 - Matt Mullen, Principal, Grant Thornton
• 2022 - Dugald Hamilton, Founder and Principal, 23Legal
• 2021 - Hanzel Hizola, Senior Manager, Worrells

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