Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts and Liandra Gaykamangu have been honoured after receiving Marie Claire Women of the Year Awards for 2024.

The Awards saw Ms Turnbull-Roberts awarded Changemaker of the Year and Ms Gaykamangu Designer of the Year for their contributions to Indigenous advocacy and fashion.

Ms Turnbull-Roberts and Ms Gaykamangu, two of 10 award recipients, were celebrated for challenging norms and driving change across various fields.

A passionate advocate and lawyer, Ms Turnbull-Roberts serves as the inaugural Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.

A Bundjalung Widubul-Wiabul woman, she draws on her own experiences in out of home care to champion Indigenous self-determination.

When she was only ten-and-a-half years old, she was taken from her family.

During her acceptance speech, Ms Turnbull-Roberts highlighted the enduring connection to land.

"When we're talking about country and place, we need to remember that it's still alive, it's still here, it's breathing and existing," she said.

"I imagine a world where children get to come back to their sovereign place of home and community.

"Every time we forcibly remove a child… we risk the future of our land and place."

Yolŋu woman Liandra Gaykamangu, the founder of Liandra; known for its distinctive designs and reversible swimwear.

Recognised for her contributions to the fashion industry, she views fashion as a form of communication.

"For me, fashion is the conversation that you have with the world," she said in her acceptance speech.

"Whether you're talking with your voice or with how you're presenting yourself, you're having an unspoken conversation."

Gaykamangu participated in her first solo runway at Australian Fashion Week earlier this year, building upon this significant milestone she has expanded her range to include a diverse range of resort wear.

Liandra is also making a name for herself in the Australian contemporary fashion landscape, blending her Yolŋu heritage with modern designs as she moves to become a recognisable brand.

In conjunction with what she's recently achieved, she has also taken to international runways.

The awards also saw Emma Johnston as Eco-warrior of the Year, Saya Sakakibara as Champion of the Year and Emma McKeon as Icon of the Year.

Joint honours went to Jennifer Robinson and Sam Mostyn AO as Powerhouse of the Year, and Celeste Barber and Asher Keddie as Entertainer of the Year.

The winners were chosen by a distinguished panel including Sarah Harden, Edwina Bartholomew, and Grace Tame.

Held at Sydney's Pier 2/3, the ceremony gathered more than 180 attendees to recognise these inspirational women.