Honouring female leaders in the community

SOUTH Australians are invited to keep shining the spotlight on women making significant contributions to their communities and industries following South Australia’s first ever Women’s Week.

Nominations for the new South Australian Women of Impact Awards opened on International Women’s Day, 8 March.

The awards recognise and celebrate women making an impact and creating positive change for women in South Australia across four categories:

• Impact in Industry Award – women making a positive impact in their industry

• Impact in the Community Award – women making a positive impact in their community

• Aboriginal Impact Award – First Nations Women advocating for their community and/or making a difference in their field

• Ending Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Impact Award – women dedicated to preventing and ending DFSV in South Australia

The categories aim to encourage nominations from diverse groups within the South Australian community and to recognise and raise the profile of the outstanding service and significant contributions of women across all areas.

Nominations can be made through the South Australian Women of Impact Awards website until May 30.

The winners for each category are expected to be announced in September.

The launch of the awards last week was a fitting close to the first ever SA Women’s Week where the community was encouraged to consider what tangible actions they can take to advance gender equality in South Australia.

South Australian Minister for Women Katrine Hildyard (pictured) said the South Australian Women of Impact Awards were about shining a light on the efforts of hardworking volunteers, advocates, researchers, service providers and others who have made it their mission to drive positive change.

“These are the women we hope will inspire the next generation to give back to their communities and to pursue their goals,” Minister Hildyard said.

“I encourage any South Australian who knows a woman making waves in her workplace or community to put their name forward to be recognised for their contributions to the state and commitment to driving lasting change that will make a difference in women’s lives and to the strength of their communities and our state as a whole.”

The State Government, through the Office for Women, proudly hosted a calendar of nearly 70 events for SA Women’s Week between March 1 and 8 to highlight the achievements of women and girls and to drive change towards a more inclusive state.

Participants have been enjoying discounted tickets to selected women-led Adelaide Fringe shows, as well as art exhibitions, functions, film screenings, seminars and more and contemplating the actions they can take.

The Government was thankful to the many groups and organisations that took part in celebrations and was looking forward to the next SA Women’s Week in 2026.

You can nominate someone for a Women of Impact awards at https://officeforwomen.sa.gov.au/womens-policy/womens-leadership/sa-women-of-impact-awards