Provenzano was among the recipients at the Multicultural International Women’s Day Luncheon and IWD Multicultural Women’s Awards, an event celebrating women from diverse backgrounds who have built more inclusive and connected communities.
The ceremony was held at the Links Golf Club in Hope Island on the Gold Coast, bringing together community leaders, professionals, activists and representatives from the non-profit sector.
The awards aim to highlight female leadership within multicultural communities, strengthen connections across cultures and provide role models for younger generations.
Provenzano was the only Italian among the award recipients, reflecting the growing presence of the Italian community in the state’s social fabric.
Accepting the award, Provenzano emphasised the collective nature of her work, thanking those who have supported her over the years.
She acknowledged the role of friends, partners and volunteers involved in community and social impact projects, noting that every achievement is the result of shared effort and a strong network committed to civic participation.
The event also featured researcher and author Gloria Tabi, founder of the Enable Women Africa movement, who presented her book Enough and spoke about identity, leadership and ongoing challenges within multicultural communities.
For Provenzano, the recognition adds to a series of recent achievements. Only a few months ago, she was named among the Queensland 40 Under 40 Awards 2025, which recognise emerging leaders across the state.
Born in Turin and raised between Saudi Arabia and Egypt before settling in Australia, Provenzano has built a career that combines professional work with civic engagement.
In Brisbane, she co-founded Serve the City Australia, an organisation that runs volunteer initiatives and engages hundreds of volunteers across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. She also serves as president of the United Nations Young Professionals Queensland chapter.
Alongside her community work, she is part of the Deloitte Australia team, where she contributes to initiatives led by the Deloitte Foundation focused on social impact.
In recent months, her work has expanded further with her appointment to the Advisory Board of COMPELL, an initiative focused on developing a new generation of civically engaged leaders.
The project promotes the ACE Leadership Program, a free online course designed to equip people from diverse backgrounds with the skills and confidence to take part in civic life, public service and decision-making processes.
The program aims to strengthen the presence of people from migrant and multicultural backgrounds in leadership roles, helping ensure that those who were not born in Australia can play a more active role in the country’s political and social life.
