Small Business of the Year, Women Changing the World Regional Awards (APAC)

We’re Officially Award Winners – Small Business of the Year (APAC) 🌏✨

We’re so proud (and yes, a little emotional) to share some incredibly exciting news with our school and community fundraising families…

Expressions Fundraising has been named Small Business of the Year at the 2026 Women Changing the World Regional Awards (APAC)!

This award recognises businesses making meaningful change, and to be acknowledged alongside so many inspiring women-led organisations across our region is truly humbling.

From School Art Projects to an International Stage

What makes this moment even more special is how we got here.

For over 25 years, Expressions Fundraising has worked hand-in-hand with schools, childcare centres and community groups across Australia to deliver easy fundraising Australia families actually love. From treasured kids’ drawings to thoughtful school artwork ideas, every tea towel tells a storyand every fundraiser brings communities closer together.

This award celebrates that journey. The creativity of children. The dedication of teachers and volunteers. And the power of a simple tea towel fundraiser to raise meaningful funds with heart.

Off to Paris… and Beyond 🇫🇷

As a regional winner, our founder Emma has now been invited to attend the Women Changing the World Global Awards in Paris, where she’ll represent the entire APAC region on the world stage.

To think that school fundraising projects created in Australian classrooms will be part of a global conversation around impact, sustainability and women-led business is incredibly exciting and something we’re so proud to share with you.

Why This Award Really Belongs to Our School Communities

At its core, Expressions Fundraising has always been about making school fundraising simple, creative and stress-free.

Winning Small Business of the Year reflects:

Thousands of schools who trusted us with their children’s artwork

Volunteers who wanted fundraising that was genuinely easy

Students whose drawings became keepsakes families treasure

A shared belief that fundraising can be ethical, sustainable and joyful

Your school artwork ideas, your stories, your communities, they’ve shaped everything we do.

Thank You for Being Part of Our Story 💚

This award might have our name on it, but it belongs to every school coordinator, parent helper and child who has ever picked up a pencil and added their mark to a fundraiser.

Here’s to creativity, community, and continuing to make easy fundraising in Australia something schools actually enjoy.

From our whole team, thank you for believing in us. We can’t wait to share the next chapter with you.

— The Expressions Fundraising Team