Date: March 7, 2026
Recipient: Petronela Zilik (Founder & CEO, Petronela’s Hope)
Awards Received:
1 award -The Extraordinary Achievers Outstanding Charity Award 2026
2 award -Mentee of the Year Award 2026
Petronela Zilik, Founder & CEO of Petronela’s Hope, was honoured with two awards at The Extraordinary Achievers Awards 2026 in recognition of her outstanding commitment to supporting survivors of domestic abuse, empowering vulnerable individuals and families, and creating lasting positive change within communities.
These awards recognise her dedication, resilience, ethical leadership, and compassionate approach to advocacy, mentoring, and community support. Through Petronela’s Hope, she has helped hundreds of individuals access practical guidance, emotional support, advocacy, mentoring, and pathways towards recovery and independence.
Receiving both awards reflects her continued commitment to transforming personal adversity into hope, opportunity, and lasting social impact.
“Every life we support is another reason to continue bringing hope to those who need it most.”
