High-flying women of inner Sydney to be recognised
The high number of successful women based in inner Sydney will be recognised for the first time following the launch today of the inaugural Sydney Women’s Achievement Awards.
Following community suggestions, the Awards are championed by Shayne Mallard, Liberal Party candidate for the upcoming Sydney by-election.
Mr Mallard said women living in the electorate of the City of Sydney are likely to be among the most successful in Australia in terms of educational attainment, occupational seniority, and community service.
“The award will honour successful women living in the city of Sydney in two categories: a general award and an award for young women (up to 40 years).
“The awards are open to high achieving women who are trailblazers in their field, in the corporate or not-for-profit sector, academia or entrepreneurs,” Mr Mallard said.
Guest of honour at today’s event NSW Minister for Women Pru Goward said women have made substantial progress in business, corporate leadership and educational attainment in the past few decades and nowhere is this more evident than in inner Sydney.
“This award will highlight the great depth of talent and diverse expertise amongst the women of inner Sydney and is a great opportunity for city women to gain recognition for their contribution to making this city great.”
“These awards are also aimed at inspiring women to continue to pursue excellence, equal pay and gender leadership equality,” Ms Goward said.
A stellar panel of distinguished judges will decide on Sydney’s most successful woman. The panel includes Lucy Turnbull, Councillor Deborah Thomas, Councillor Christine Forster, Kathryn Greiner and Carla Zampatti. The judges for the award for young women consist of highly successful younger women from a broad array of fields.
Mr Mallard said that he will annually nominate the winners of the Awards to the State-wide Women’s Awards conducted by the NSW Government.
Mr Mallard said he looks forward to other suggestions from the community about ways to recognise contributions from members of the community.
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