WOMEN across NSW have been called on to have their work and leadership recognised with the Rural Women's Award.
NSW Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson announced the opening of the 2015 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) NSW-ACT Rural Women’s Award yesterday.
Ms Hodgkinson said the 2015 awards were now open to women in NSW and the ACT involved in primary industries and natural resource management.
“Last year’s winner, Pip Job, from Cumnock in Central West NSW, is a leader in natural resource management and has encouraged thousands of individuals to embrace sustainable primary production,” Ms Hodgkinson said.
“Last year’s runner-up Edwina Beveridge is continuing to lead a team of 30 people on her piggery in Young in south-western NSW and has shown fearless industry leadership, particularly in areas of animal welfare and sustainability.”
Ms Hodgkinson said four finalists would be selected in NSW-ACT with the winner to receive a $10,000 bursary and participation in the RIRDC Australian Institute of Company Directors’ course.
The three finalists will receive $1000 to further develop their vision or build their leadership and business management skills.
To apply and for more information on mentoring, visit the DPI site or call 02 6391 3620.
Entries close Friday, October 31 2014.
