03/06/2026
This weekend was a little surreal.
After spending the last 12 months learning, growing, being challenged, and stepping outside my comfort zone, I attended a gala event in Sydney to wrap up an incredible business conference.
To my complete surprise, I was recognised with not one, but two awards:
🥉 Bronze Good to Great Award
🥇 Gold MVP Award
If you know me, you’ll know that recognition isn’t why I do what I do. But I’d be lying if I said these awards didn’t mean a lot.
The truth is, building a business is hard. There are plenty of moments of self-doubt, tough decisions, long days, and sacrifices that nobody sees behind the scenes. Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of being mentored by one of Australia’s leading business coaches and strategists , and that journey has challenged me to think bigger, lead better, and continue becoming the best version of myself.
While these awards have my name on them, they really belong to so many people.
To our incredible Awaken Cleaning Services team, thank you. Your commitment, care, and hard work are what make this business what it is.
To our clients, thank you for trusting us, supporting us, and allowing us to do what we love every day.
To my family, mentors, and fellow business owners, thank you for your encouragement, guidance, support, and belief in me throughout this journey, especially on the days when I doubted myself. Having people around me who challenge me to grow, celebrate the wins, and help me navigate the challenges has made all the difference.
This recognition is a reminder that growth happens when you keep showing up, even when progress feels slow.
I’m incredibly grateful, incredibly humbled, and more motivated than ever for what’s ahead.
💚 Hayley
