Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch reckons the next NSW Woman of the Year could be living right here on the Central Coast.
She is encouraging nominations for the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2024, which celebrate the achievements of incredible women and girls who are improving the lives of people in the state.
“The Central Coast is home to countless women and girls who are making a positive difference to our community,” Tesch said.
“These talented and hardworking women don’t serve our community for accolades, and yet they deserve recognition from their community as a symbol of our appreciation of their efforts.
“Whether it’s the role models who inspire us, the unsung heroes who lift us up, or the big thinkers building a brighter future, we all know a woman or girl who we can celebrate for all that they do.”
Nominations are now open in the following award categories: Premier’s NSW Woman of Excellence; NSW Community Hero; NSW Young Woman of the Year; and NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year.
People can nominate a woman or girl whose achievements and contributions should be celebrated and shared.
Self-nominations are also accepted.
Nominations are also open to recognise young girls in the Ones to Watch Showcase, shining a spotlight on 10 rising stars between the ages of seven and 15.
Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said the awards recognised the invaluable contribution to community, industry and society that women in NSW have made through their hard work, dedication and passion.
“The awards honour our inspirational women with the recognition they truly deserve,” she said.
“We want to continue to empower the next generation of young women to be limitless in delivering positive changes through fortitude in their fields of expertise.
“We can only achieve this by shining a light on the contributions and achievements of women in our communities.”
The winners will be announced at the NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony on March 7, 2024, as part of NSW Women’s Week 2024.
Nominations close at midnight on Sunday, October 8, and can be lodged at www.nsw.gov.au/women-nsw/awards-and-events/nsw-women-of-year-awards
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Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch