Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government

Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government, which recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions of women in councils in NSW.

The Minister’s Awards for Women in Local Government are a chance to recognise female councillors and council staff who make invaluable contributions to improve the lives of the people they represent and serve.

The awards were established in 2008 to recognise the outstanding efforts of women at the grassroots level of government in metropolitan and regional/rural councils.

There are countless women across our State playing a vital role in creating stronger local councils and making their local community a better place to live, work and play.

Award categories include separate awards for metropolitan and regional/rural councils including county councils and joint organisations. The categories are:

Alternative Pathways Award – for a female staff member who is breaking down gender stereotypes. Champion of Change Award – for a male and a female general manager or senior manager who has excelled in supporting and encouraging women’s participation at their council. Elected Representative Award – for a female councillor who has improved the position of female elected representatives. Employment Diversity Award – for a successful council program to increase female participation in senior leadership roles or at the elected representative level. Woman of Distinction Award – for a woman who has demonstrated exceptional innovation, integrity and initiative or who has a positive influence on others. Young Achiever’s Award –for an outstanding female staff member (including trainees and apprentices) aged 25 and under. Councillor Lilliane Brady OAM Award – nominations are not required. The winner will be determined by the Minister to recognise and honour the dedication and tireless work of a female council staff member or elected representative.

The late Cobar Mayor Lilliane Brady OAM was the inaugural recipient of the Minister for Local Government Award for Women in 2020. This award has been formally named after Lilliane to honour her extraordinary life and career as the State’s longest serving female mayor, and her advocacy for women in the sector.

Nominations close on Friday, 14 June 2024. To make a nomination, please click here.

 To view the question, you would be responding under each category, please click here.