International Women's Day Award 2025

Join us as we celebrate International Women's Day 2025 by honouring pioneering Bondi fashion designer, internationally acclaimed businesswoman and philanthropist Camilla Franks.

Enjoy complimentary refreshments before moving into the theatre for an inspiring conversation with the 2025 award winner and interviewer Michaela Kalowski.

Refreshments from 5.30pm | Theatre doors 6.05pm | Formalities 6.20pm

Camilla Franks 

Camilla Franks is one of Australia’s leading fashion designers, renowned for her artistic prints, signature globe-trotting aesthetic, disruptive collaborations and innovative designs.

A traveller and artist since childhood, Franks launched her eponymous label in 2004 as a creative outlet and an exploration into the artistry of printed silk. The CAMILLA brand has since transcended the conventional boundaries of fashion, evolving into a vibrant and influential force with Franks at the helm as Founder and Creative Director. CAMILLA is now a global print house and luxury brand with collections sold in 55 countries across the globe.

As an ambassador of cultural richness and individuality, Franks continues to inspire, not just through fashion, but as a narrative of a woman's journey, resilience, and commitment to making a positive impact on the world. ​

Michaela Kalowski 

Michaela Kalowski is an interviewer, moderator & curator for writers and ideas festivals. Highlight interviews include Margaret Atwood, David Mitchell, Charlotte Wood, & Stan Grant. She's curator of Big Weekend of Books, ABC RN’s annual on-air writers’ festival. She produces & hosts a monthly books conversation event for Petersham Bowling Club. Michaela has conducted radio interviews and presented programs across ABC radio & TV. She's co-presenter & co-writer of a two-part podcast for ABC RN, tracing part of her family’s history, called Laya’s Way Home.

Ticketing Information

Tickets $15 (including refreshments)

All proceeds from ticket sales* will be donated to Women's Community Shelters.

*Minus transaction or booking fees

Women's Community Shelters 

Women's Community Shelters (WCS) is dedicated to providing a safe place to stay for women and children escaping domestic violence. Existing services cannot meet the demand for crisis accommodation for women who are homeless. More than one in two women across Australia who seek a bed in a crisis shelter are turned away, primarily due to a lack of space. These are just the ones who find out they can ask for a safe place to go. WCS works with communities to establish new shelters, which provide short term emergency accommodation and support in a safe environment.

Event information 

Please note that tickets are general admission.

To book accessible seating, please complete the Accessibility Requirements section when registering.



All ages, recommended for audiences 12+, children under 16yrs must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.