FINALISTS in the Sunshine Coast Business Woman of the Year Awards gathered for the traditional Purple Room pre-event function at the Hyatt last week.

Thirty-two women have been named as finalists across the five categories of Professional, Micro/Small, and Young Business Woman of the Year, and the new Sports Woman of the Year category.

The overall winner will be awarded the Outstanding Business Woman of the Year award.

Tickets for the August 27 awards gala are $120 for SCBWN members, $130 for non-members, and $1100 for a table of 10.