{"id":108558,"date":"2025-07-23T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/?p=108558"},"modified":"2025-07-16T17:56:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:56:55","slug":"nominations-open-for-women-in-local-government-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/tweedcoasttimes\/news\/nominations-open-for-women-in-local-government-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Nominations open for women in local government award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE New South Wales Government has opened nominations for the 2025 Ministers&#8217; Awards for Women in Local Government.<\/p>\n<p>The annual awards, in their 18th year, recognise the achievements of talented and inspirational women in councils across NSW.<\/p>\n<p>The winners will be announced on Thursday, October 23, in a ceremony at NSW Parliament House, co-hosted by Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig and Minister for Women Jodie Harrison.<\/p>\n<p>Harrison said women made exceptional contributions to councils across NSW.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Having worked and served in local government, I know there are many wonderful women who contribute to their local community through their involvement in councils,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s important to highlight women&#8217;s accomplishments and support female participation in councils to inspire the next generation of local government leaders.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Nominations are open for the Alternative Pathways, Champion of Change, Elected Representative, Employment Diversity, Woman of Distinction and Young Achievers categories.<\/p>\n<p>The Councillor Lilliane Brady OAM Award is selected by the Minister for Local Government in recognition of the dedication and tireless work of a female council staff member or elected representative.<\/p>\n<p>Hoenig said the awards highlighted outstanding achievements and showcased the innovative council programs supporting the participation of women in local government.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;One of the great joys of being Minister is visiting councils across NSW, meeting the many talented women dedicated to making their local community a better place to live and work,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I encourage everyone working alongside talented and inspirational women to make a nomination and give them the recognition they deserve.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/olg.nsw.gov.au\/our-minister\/ministers-awards-for-women-in-local-government\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">olg.nsw.gov.au\/our-minister\/ministers-awards-for-women-in-local-government<\/a> .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE New South Wales Government has opened nominations for the 2025 Ministers&#8217; Awards for Women in Local Government. 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