Nominations are open for the 2025 Women in Local Government awards, which recognise the achievements of talented and inspirational women in councils across New South Wales.
Now in their 18th year, the awards will be presented on 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 annual 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 the following six categories:
- 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 Award – an outstanding female staff member (including trainees and apprentices) aged 25 and under.
“One of the great joys of being minister is visiting councils across NSW, meeting the many talented women dedicated to making their local community a better place to live and work. These awards highlight their outstanding achievements, as well as showcase the innovative council programs that support the participation of women in local government,” Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig said.
“I encourage everyone working alongside talented and inspirational women to make a nomination and give them the recognition they deserve,” he added.
Women make exceptional contributions to councils across NSW and the awards are an opportunity to shine a spotlight on those achievements, Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said. “Having worked and served in local government I know there are many wonderful women who contribute to their local community through 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.”
Nominations close on Tuesday 19 August and can be made through the Office of Local Government website.
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