NINE of Ballarat\u2019s best were celebrated last Thursday at the 2019 Zonta Club of Ballarat\u2019s Great Women awards.<\/p>\n
The diverse group of women were honoured for their life-long commitments to community service, philanthropy, cultural leadership, advocacy, ambassadorship and volunteering.<\/p>\n
Heather Browning, Dr Shantini Deutscher, Sheilagh Kentish, Paula Nicholson, Robyn Reeves, Geraldine Roberts, Janet Rundell, Leading Senior Constable Janine Walker, and the late Dr Joan Hunt were all recognised at the gathering at Barkly Motor Lodge.<\/p>\n
Zonta Ballarat\u2019s President, Donna Campbell said the awards, now in their 11th year, celebrate the \u201cwonderful contributions\u201d of local women from different walks of life.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt blows me away, the fact that we\u2019ve had so many people recognised over the years, and we know there are others out there,\u201d she said. \u201cAll of them recognise the fact that they wouldn\u2019t have achieved what they\u2019ve done without members of their family.\u201d<\/p>\n
These Great Women were nominated by people in their lives affected by their service and endeavours. These women make Ballarat a stronger, more joyful and enriching place to live.<\/p>\n