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Two leading audiologists finalists in 2026 Women in Industry Awards

A dispatch from Hearing Practitioner Australia — filed

Two women's headshots flanking a glowing Women in Industry award logo on a dark background, with a floral table setting visible beneath the sign.
✦ PlateTwo women's headshots flanking a glowing Women in Industry award logo on a dark background, with a floral table setting visible beneath the sign.

From left, Dr Bec Bennett and Dr Signe Steers are finalists in the Women in Industry Awards excellence in health and medicine category. Image: Bec Bennett, Prime Creative Media and Signe Steers. Leading audiologists Dr Bec Bennett and Dr Signe Steers are finalists in the 2026 Women in Industry Awards. They are finalists in the new Excellence in Health and Medicine category of the award....

✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

No actionable clinical change; this is a professional recognition announcement with no clinical or research implications.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

Recognition of audiologists in cross-industry awards raises the public profile of the profession and highlights the growing leadership of women in Australian audiology.

✦ Key Points ✦
  1. 01Dr Bec Bennett and Dr Signe Steers are finalists in the 2026 Women in Industry Awards (Australia).
  2. 02Both are recognised under the excellence in health and medicine category.
  3. 03The award is cross-industry, not audiology-specific, broadening the profession's visibility.
  4. 04No clinical, research, or business practice changes result from this announcement.
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