Nominations open to celebrate women in local | Australian Markets

The NSW Government is encouraging nominations for the 2025 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government, which recognise the achievements of proficient and inspirational women in councils throughout NSW.

The 18th annual Awards will probably be offered on Thursday, 23 October 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 excellent accomplishments of women working and serving in local authorities, together with profitable council packages aimed toward supporting feminine participation.

Nominations at the moment are open for awards overlaying each metropolitan and rural/regional areas:

•Alternative Pathways Award – a feminine workers member who’s breaking down gender stereotypes
•Champion of Change Award – a common supervisor or senior supervisor who has excelled in supporting and inspiring women’s participation at their council
•Elected Representative Award – a feminine councillor who has superior the place of feminine elected representatives
•Employment Diversity Award –a council with a profitable program that will increase feminine illustration in senior management or elected consultant roles
•Woman of Distinction Award – a lady who has demonstrated distinctive innovation, integrity and initiative, or who has a optimistic affect on others
•Young Achiever’s Award – an excellent feminine workers member (together with trainees and apprentices) aged 25 and underneath
•Councillor Lilliane Brady OAM Award – winner decided by the Minister for Local Government, to recognise and honour the dedication and tireless work of a feminine council workers member or elected consultant (nominations not required)

Nominations close on Tuesday 19 August and could be made on the Office of Local Government web site: https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/our-minister/ministers-awards-for-women-in-local-government/

Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig mentioned:

“One of the great joys of being Minister is visiting councils throughout NSW, assembly the numerous proficient women devoted to making their local neighborhood a higher place to reside and work.

“These awards spotlight their excellent achievements, in addition to showcase the modern council packages that assist the participation of women in local authorities.

“I encourage everyone working alongside talented and inspirational women to make a nomination and give them the recognition they deserve.”

Minister for Women Jodie Harrison mentioned:

“Women make distinctive contributions to councils throughout NSW and these awards are an alternative to shine a highlight on these achievements.

“Having labored and served in local authorities I do know there are various fantastic women who contribute to their local neighborhood by means of their involvement in councils.

“It’s important to highlight women’s accomplishments and support female participation in councils to inspire the next generation of local government leaders.”

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