The Awards

The Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award recognises an exceptional and inspiring woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the community. The Award is jointly coordinated by the Australia Day Council of South Australia and the Office for Women. The Award is provided by Katrine Hildyard MP, Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence. 

 

Award Categories:

Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award

• Recognises exceptional and inspiring women who have made outstanding contributions to the community that have had a positive impact through their achievements and leadership. 

Emerging Leader’s Award

• Recognises exceptional and inspiring women, aged 16 to 30, who have made outstanding contributions to the community that have had a positive impact through their achievements. 

** A Commendation Award may be bestowed to encourage the future potential of the nominee. 

 

Nominees requirements:

• Be an Australian Citizen 
• Work and reside in South Australia 
• Not currently a sitting state and federal politician or current vice-regal officer 

Selection Criteria

Inspiring South Australian Women’s Award 

• Have made an outstanding contribution to their community 
• Evidence of the positive impact on their community or on people’s lives 
• Evidence of Leadership in their field and an inspirational role model  

Emerging Leader only: 

• Young Woman aged 16 to 30 as of 26 January the year the award is presented  

 

 We would particularly like to encourage nominations from women of all ages, cultures, disabilities, ethnicities and faiths.