Georgie Paws in the Press

Since Violet started Georgie Paws at 13, our little South Australian dog brand has grown to more than 200 stockists around the world, and been lucky enough to pop up in newspapers, magazines, radio, TV and trade press along the way. George is taking it all in his stride (mostly by napping).

Awards

  • Finalist, Small Business of the Year, Premier's Business and Export Awards 2026 (winners announced 16 October 2026)
  • Best Pet Toy, SHE-com Awards 2026
  • South Australian Small Business of the Year 2024, Premier's Business and Export Awards
  • Finalist, South Australian E-Commerce Export Award 2024
  • Finalist, Fearless Innovator, Winnovation SA 2024, Women in Innovation (Violet)
  • Favoured by Oprah, 2022 and 2024
  • Finalist, Inspirational Women of SA 2019, The Advertiser and Sunday Mail (Violet). The award went to Violet's mentor, Gail Fuller of Rising Sun Pictures.
  • Nominee, Telstra Business Awards (Violet)

In the Press

ABC Radio Adelaide, Adelaide Drive

29 October 2024
"Adelaide dog collar & toy business started by 13-year-old girl exports overseas." Violet chats with Jo Laverty about how Georgie Paws grew from a school-girl idea into an exporting brand.
Listen on ABC

The Advertiser

17 October 2024
"Violet's leader of the pack," by Agnes Gichuhi. Covering Violet's win at the Premier's Business and Export Awards. (Print edition)

Giftguide Magazine

November 2023
"Top Dog." A feature on Violet and Annette, the brand's plastic-free philosophy, buffalo leather and coconut-fibre-filled toys. (Print edition)

Mayfair Life (UK)

November 2022, Issue 159
A feature on Georgie Paws' buffalo leather collars, leads and natural toys, for dog owners who want the best for their hounds while being mindful of the planet. (Print edition)

Herald Sun and The Daily Telegraph

13 July 2019
"Australia's top 25 rising stars revealed: Celebrating our amazing kids and teens," by Mandy Squires, News Corp Australia Network. Violet was listed first, as "The Business Woman", in this national feature on Australia's most inspiring young people. (In print as "Young Aussies on top of the world.")
Herald Sun · The Daily Telegraph

Shark Tank Australia, Network Ten

31 July 2018
Violet pitched Georgie Paws to the Sharks at just 14. There was no deal on the night, but the Sharks lent a paw anyway: mentoring from Janine Allis, a stockist introduction to Greencross through Dr Glen Richards, and a listing on RedBalloon with Naomi Simson.

SAWeekend Magazine, The Advertiser (Cover Story)

7–8 July 2018
"Kidpreneurs doing it for themselves," by Sarah Hender. Violet on the cover, as one of South Australia's youngest entrepreneurs.
Read online · View the print article (PDF)

Top Drawer, London

2018
"Pampered Pooch trending." Exhibitor feature on Georgie Paws at the UK's leading design-led gift show.
Read on Top Drawer

Giftguide Online

25 July 2017
"Get your paws on this new dog accessories range," by Ruth Cooper. The launch story of Violet's buffalo leather collars and leads.
Read on Giftguide

The Advertiser / AdelaideNow

21 February 2017
"Violet is collaring market" (print) / "Business gives Adelaide student paws for thought" (online). An early profile of Violet running Georgie Paws alongside school.
Read online

SPARK Founders Podcast

"A wine with: Violet Coleman."
Listen on Spotify

Beam In Business

Violet featured in Beam In Business's founder series.
View on Facebook

Products & Services Review (UK)

"Georgie Paws dog collars and leads."
Read the review

Speaking

Teens in Business Club, Masterclass Series

25 July 2025 (online)
Violet was guest speaker, sharing how she built Georgie Paws from a school-age idea into an international brand.
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Trade Shows

Georgie Paws has exhibited at leading trade shows around the world, including Top Drawer (London), Glasgow Spring Fair, Las Vegas Market, AmericasMart (Atlanta), LA Mart (Los Angeles), NY NOW and Shoppe Object (New York), Life InStyle (Sydney and Melbourne) and AGHA Gift & Homewares Fair (Sydney and Melbourne).

Media Enquiries

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