Nominations are officially open for the 2024 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government, celebrating the exceptional achievements and contributions of women within councils across New South Wales (NSW).

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Member for Castle Hill said the awards provide a platform to honour women in Local Government.

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“From Mayors to councillors and council staff, there are women across our community who are working tirelessly towards enhancing the lives of the people and communities they serve,” Mark Hodges said.

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Shadow Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman said in NSW, countlesswomen play pivotal roles in local government.

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“These awards are an opportunity to recognise the women who are on the ground at Council. Women who are enriching the fabric of their communities, making them more vibrant places for everyone to live, work, and thrive,” Mrs Tuckerman said.

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Established in 2008, the Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government recognize the remarkable efforts of women at the grassroots level of government, spanning both metropolitan and regional/rural councils.