July 31, 2015
The 2016 RIRDC Rural Women’s Award is now open to applications.
The Rural Industries R&D Corporation award aims to help boost women’s contributions to primary industries and rural communities by providing financial assistance, mentoring, resources and support to its State and Territory winners.
It is open to all women involved in primary industries, who are encouraged to enter themselves or to nominate someone with a commitment and desire to making a real difference to their industry and community.
State and Territory winners receive $10,000 to implement their Award idea and will have the opportunity to participate in leadership development opportunities, including the Company Directors Course run by the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
A national winner and runner-up will be selected from the State winners with a further $10,000 awarded to the winner and $5000 to the runner-up to support their professional development and contribution to primary industries.
2015 RIRDC Rural Women’s Award winner Pip Job said the Award has opened many doors for her.
“I encourage rural women who have a great idea that will benefit their community or industry to nominate for the Award – it’s a fantastic opportunity to expand your leadership skills, develop your networks and make a real difference to rural Australia through your chosen project,” Pip said.
“The award has introduced me to a nationwide network of hard-working and determined women; all working to create a better future for the industries in which they work and the communities they live in.”
RIRDC Managing Director Craig Burns the award also assisted Australia’s rural industries and communities.
“The determined and forward-thinking women who are supported through the award play a key role in helping maintain or develop strong, vibrant and sustainable communities and rural industries,” Mr Burns said.
“The award has a proud history of identifying and assisting Australia’s future rural leaders, and the Award’s impressive alumni is a testament to its success.
“The award provides Australia’s rural women not only with recognition of their tremendous contribution to rural Australia, but it also builds strong and close networks and facilitates personal development opportunities for those that take part.”
- Applications close on October 31. The application form can be downloaded from the RIRDC website
