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4 July, 2026
Time to shine a light on NSW women who lead and inspire
Southern NSW will be hoping to replicate its 2026 success when the NSW Women of the Year Awards are announced in March 2027.
Southern NSW will be hoping to replicate its 2026 success when the NSW Women of the Year Awards are announced in March 2027.
The southern region had two winners this year – NSW Regional Woman of the Year Jo Marshall from Bigga and Goulburn’s Hannah Orr who was one of 10 girls aged 7-15 from across the state named the ‘Ones to Watch’ in 2026.
The 2027 awards were officially launched this week with nominations now open in six categories: NSW Premier’s Woman of Excellence, NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year, NSW Community Hero, NSW Regional Woman of the Year, NSW Young Woman of the Year and Ones to Watch.
The Ones to Watch provides parents, carers and teachers with an opportunity for their courage, bravery, strength, determination or kindness help and support those around them.
The annual NSW Woman of the Year awards are designed to honour women who show leadership and inspire future generations.
The awards will be announced on Thursday, March 4 as part of celebrations marking International Women’s Day.
Nominations will close on at 11.59pm on Thursday, August 13 by visiting nsw.gov.au and searching for ‘NSW Women of the Year Awards’ or by visiting https://nswwomenoftheyear.awardsplatform.com/
“Across NSW we see women and girls showing leadership, supporting others and creating change – whether that’s in their workplaces, their local communities or in the lives people around them.
“The NSW Women of the Year Awards are an important opportunity to recognise them and celebrate them – the ones who make a real difference in our communities every day.
“These awards shine a light on their achievements and I urge people across the state to nominate someone who inspires them to help encourage the next generation of leaders and community heroes to step forward, lead and pursue their goals”.
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