The 18th annual awards will be presented on Thursday, October 23 during a ceremony at NSW Parliament House, co-hosted by Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig and Minister for Women Jodie Harrison.
The awards celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of women working and serving in local government, along with successful council programs aimed at supporting female participation.
Nominations are now open for awards covering both metropolitan and rural/regional areas, as follows:
• Alternative Pathways Award – a female staff member who is breaking down gender stereotypes.
• Champion of Change Award – a general manager or senior manager who has excelled in supporting and encouraging women’s participation at their council.
• Elected Representative Award – a female councillor who has advanced the position of female elected representatives.
• Employment Diversity Award – a council with a successful program that increases female representation in senior leadership or elected representative roles.
• Woman of Distinction Award – a woman who has demonstrated exceptional innovation, integrity and initiative, or who has a positive influence on others.
• Young Achiever’s Award – an outstanding female staff member (including trainees and apprentices) aged 25 and under.
• Councillor Lilliane Brady OAM Award – winner determined by the Minister for Local Government, to recognise and honour the dedication and tireless work of a female council staff member or elected representative (nominations not required).
Nominations close on Tuesday, August 19 and can be made on the Office of Local Government website - https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/our-minister/ministers-awards-for-women-in-local-government/.
