Dianne's entrepreneurial flair has involved her in a diverse range of successful business ventures. In 2000 she entered the wine industry after purchasing a vineyard in the premium wine growing region of Margaret River in Western Australia, where Dianne created and constructed one of Australia's most iconic wine tourism destinations. Dianne truly established herself as one of the best in the industry. In late 2016 she sold her winery and vineyard for a record price in the region. In November 2015, Dianne was announced as the winner of the "Champion of Change" category in the inaugural Australian Women in Wine Awards. These wine awards were the first in Australia to recognise and reward the tremendous women who work and succeed in a very male dominated industry. Dianne was inducted as an Hon-ouree to the Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World (WEW) in Vancouver in 2005. This not-for-profit organ-isation represents the world's most powerful and successful female entrepreneurs. In November 2008, Dianne was invited to join the prestigious Harvard University's John F Kennedy School "Women's Leadership Board". The Board's 150 strong community of distinguished women leaders from twenty countries around the world promote the advancement of women and girls on a global scale, both individually and collectively. With a determination to make a difference in the world, Dianne is passionate about the empowerment and education of young girls and women. She is a benefactor of many charities, gives numerous scholarships each year to both young and mature age students, and supports local organisations, events, art societies, emergency services, schools and sporting groups. Dianne says "I know for a fact the more you give in life, the more you get back. So to all of you out there, JUST KEEP GIVING!"
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