Supporting the next generation of women leaders in PR and communications

Beaumont People is proud to have partnered with GWPR Australia to support the 2026 GWPR Australia Mentoring Scholarships, which were expanded this year following strong interest from across the PR and communications industry and sponsored by Blue Chip Communication and Beaumont People.

The 2026 scholarship recipients, Anastasiia Nazarenko from Palin Communications and Sophie Budzevski from DEC PR, were selected from a highly competitive field of applicants. Their selection reflects both their leadership potential and the growing demand for structured, practical leadership development at the early to mid‑career stage.

Through the scholarship, recipients are awarded a fully funded place in our award‑winning LEAD Professional Development and Mentoring Program*.  LEAD is a six‑month, program designed to build confident, capable leaders through one‑to‑one mentoring, skills and strengths coaching, masterclasses, online learning and peer connection. The program supports participants to develop self‑awareness, lead with clarity and navigate the real challenges of leadership.

We are delighted to welcome Anastasiia and Sophie into the LEAD program and to continue supporting the development of future leaders.

You can read the full coverage here:

• Campaign Brief: GWPR Australia expands mentoring scholarships, names 2026 recipients  
• Telum Media: GWPR Australia names 2026 mentoring scholarship recipients   

Discover more about LEAD here.

*Beaumont People’s LEAD program, powered by Art of Mentoring, was awarded Diamond Winner in the 2025 LEARNX Awards in the EdTech Mentoring Online category recognised for excellence in mentoring innovation.