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SEE ALL GOOD THINGSIN GOOD COMPANY
by Two Good Co.
IN GOOD COMPANY
PRESENTS
THE SKYE SCHOLARSHIP
FOR WOMEN
SHAPING HOSPITALITY.
For years, Skye Gyngell championed a different kind of hospitality.
One grounded in generosity, integrity, connection to the land, and care for people.
Today, alongside Skye’s family and some of Australia’s most respected voices in food, we are honoured to announce the creation of the The Skye Scholarship — a new national award designed to support women shaping the future of hospitality in Australia.
"I’ve worked with so many incredible women side by side: seeing how they treat people, how they cook, the way they move. It really influenced me."“When we lean into community, the focus becomes not 'my' and 'me' - it instantly transforms into 'us' and 'we'. And that's where the magic happens.”"As men, we need to actively support women in our industry, and promote our industry as an attractive place to come and work for women. Because we're never going to reach our potential without an equal balance."“The biggest criticism is: You shouldn’t be causing waves...and I think, what if they’re wrong? It’s easier to be angry about these issues, but I’m trying to move past that and be a louder voice, to make things better.”“Women have always run food businesses, they just may have never been given the spotlight.”
THE VISION
At a time when many women are questioning whether hospitality is an industry they can safely or sustainably build a future in, we believe this scholarship matters deeply.
Led by the Two Good Foundation, The Skye Scholarship will provide a national annual professional development fund dedicated to recognising & celebrating female hospitality professionals whose work and personal story reflect the qualities Skye Gyngell was widely respected for through funding for initiatives that will drive impactful change for women in hospitality.
We envision this scholarship to become a career-defining professional development fund for women in Australian hospitality — with IN GOOD COMPANY building a growing alumni network, shifting the industry conversation on women's progression and safety, and sitting alongside Australia's most respected scholarship programs.
"I want to guide and empower more women to be successful, and to be leaders, in this industry.""The way we can drive change is to connect the up and comers with those who've made it to share knowledge and experience. Often you just need the confidence to be guided in certain directions.""People underestimate me, and I think that goes for a lot of women in the industry. I show strength in my own way.""I've always worked in women-dominated kitchens back in Istanbul - I learned a lot from them. Didem Senol (of Gram, Istanbul) showed me how to handle more than three restaurants - and having two kids at the same time. The head chef, Esra Acar Koc, showed me how to stay strong and have fun in the kitchen. Jacqui Challinor (head chef of Nomad), showed me that women can be powerful figures in this industry. I am grateful to work with every one of them."
THE NITTY GRITTIES
- $50K: An annual Grant Pool across two career-stage tiers: Leader ($25k) and Emerging ($25K)
- OPEN TABLE: Open to all women — including non-binary and transgender women — across all hospitality disciplines within kitchens, front of house, operations, education and social enterprise.
- ACCESSIBLE + OBJECTIVE: Written application plus interview for shortlisted candidates with a published scoring rubric and an independent probity adviser seated on the panel.
- DRIVING CHANGE: An annual published research report on nominees and employers, examining women's progression and safety in hospitality.
