AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards
Country women wear many hats. They’re change makers and tyre changers. Sunscreen police and entrepreneurs. Businesswomen, family CEOs, list makers, aunts, musterers, coffee-drinkers-while-running-for-the-school-busers, fencers, mothers, dirt road drivers, roll up the sleevers, gardeners, volunteers and committee members. Work doesn’t stop at 5pm for most women in the bush, and it’s not just the flickering internet service that poses a challenge. It’s the roos on the side of the road, the limited health resources and the long distances to travel. The ripple effects of drought, flood and fire, whether on the land or not.
The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award (RWA) acknowledges and elevates the incredible work of these women, providing a platform to amplify their impact. Running for more than two decades, the Award has boosted the exposure of more than 60 like-minded, vibrant women vying to instil change in their communities. Alongside a $10,000 Westpac bursary, each annual state winner is offered mentoring, resources (including a full publicity campaign) professional development and support via its nation-wide network of business and community leaders. It’s a life-changing opportunity for women championing to make a difference locally.
