And they aren't the only ones.
The Mackay region is full of incredible women who inspire, mentor, teach and pave the way.
Today is International Women's Day - globally it's about celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women; locally it's about celebrating those grassroots women who help to inspire you each day.
Antoinette Morton, of Fisher Dore Lawyers.
Respected, hard working, driven - these are three words that accurately describe Mackay criminal solicitor Antoinette Morton.
The mum of three laughed that she was a late bloomer as a lawyer, initially completing an arts degree and working as a sponsorship officer before she began studying law through QUT in 2001 when her eldest daughter was nine months old.