Canberra’s annual Big Wig Challenge is known for putting courage to the test, and this year Icon Water has joined the line-up of local leaders willing to face their fears for a good cause. The event, hosted by the Canberra Hospitals Foundation, challenges participants to step out of their comfort zones and raise funds to support patients, families and healthcare workers across the region.
For Davina McCormick, General Manager Customer Engagement at Icon Water, getting behind the Big Wig Challenge was a natural fit.
“At Icon Water, we feel so lucky to live in Canberra and we are committed to our community,” says Davina. “But we also know that life doesn’t always go to plan, and that’s when community matters most. The Canberra Hospitals Foundation plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families during some of their toughest moments. The valuable work they do for the region very much aligns with Icon Water’s values of care, courage, connection and community. That’s why we’re honoured to stand alongside them through initiatives like the Big Wig Challenge.”
This year, Davina and Icon Water’s Managing Director, Ray Hezkial, will join other community leaders to zipline across Canberra Airport, raising funds and awareness for the Foundation.
“I’m excited but also feeling nervous about the moment I need to step off the building,” Davina admits. “But that’s nothing when you think of the fear and uncertainty that patients and their loved ones go through when their life changes in a moment. It’s why we’re standing with those who care for our community, and if ziplining across Canberra Airport helps raise awareness and funds for such an important cause, I’m absolutely up for the challenge.”
Beyond this single event, Davina says Icon Water’s community spirit is part of its everyday culture.
“Many of our team members have a personal connection to the care provided through the Canberra Hospitals Foundation,” she says. “Community engagement is a vital part of Icon Water’s role as an essential service provider. We’re proud of how we engage with the Canberra community, and so many of our people get involved in local events and partnerships that make a real difference.”
To learn more about the Big Wig Challenge or to donate, visit canberrahospitalfoundation.org.au/event/big-wig-2025
For more information about Icon Water, visit iconwater.com.au
