Nominations Open For Rural Women's Award

October 8, 2014

Queensland women are encouraged to get their nominations in by the end of the month for the 2015 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award.

DAFF Senior Project Officer Karyn Manktelow said Queensland women working in primary or rural industries who had leadership potential and a project that benefited their industry or community should apply.

“Applications close on October 31,” Ms Manktelow said.

“The RIRDC Rural Women’s Award has a long history of supporting strong, inspirational women in the pursuit of excellence for Australian primary industries and rural communities.

“The award provides a $10,000 bursary to help each State/Territory winner implement her award vision.

“It’s also an invaluable opportunity for women to grow personally and professionally, to build their leadership and professional development skills and connect with a like-minded network of rural women who are equally passionate about rural and primary industries.”

Ms Manktelow said the State Government was proud to continue its support for the RIRDC Rural Women’s Award.

“The RIRDC Rural Women’s Award is a wonderful way to recognise the vital contribution that women make to our primary industries and to support them in their endeavours for a more profitable, sustainable and innovative agricultural sector in the future,” she said.

State winners will be announced in March 2015 and compete for the national title in October 2015.