Rural Women’s Award 2010

Discover your strengths and hone your skills to lead the way for a better future for the primary industries sector

The Rural Women’s Award has been running since 2000 and provides a bursary of $10 000 to each State and Territory winner. The Award recognises the contributions and achievements of women involved in primary industries, with a focus on nurturing leaders across the sector.

The Award is open to all women involved in primary industry and provides the opportunity for personal development and networking with like-minded women across the country to enhance your contribution to your chosen sector. The bursary can be used for:

• Formal training in leadership and business management
• Overseas study tours
• Networking at forums and conferences
• Developing educational and promotional campaigns
• Developing training programs and information technology initiatives
• Publishing books.

Who can enter?

No formal qualifications are needed. Woman involved in the following fields can enter.

• broad-acre farming
• intensive livestock
• cropping
• horticulture
• fisheries
• forestry
• natural resource management
• related service industries

To enter

Complete the entry form and address the following selection criteria.

1. A demonstrated personal commitment to primary industries and to the role of rural women in you State or Territory.
2. Potential to achieve and deliver benefits to primary industries.
3. Provide leadership and share skills and knowledge.

Closing date

Nominations for the 2010 Rural Women’s Award close on 15 October 2009.

For more information

• 2009 Winner
• How to enter
• Application form
• NT Coordinator Toni Mitchell on 8999 2384