The NSW Government is inviting communities to celebrate women and girls across the state with nominations opening today for the 2027 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
The awards honours women and girls who improve the lives of people in New South Wales, show leadership and courage, support their communities, and inspire future generations.
Women and girls can be nominated in 6 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
- Ones to Watch.
In the Ones to Watch category, parents, carers and school teachers can nominate girls and young women aged 7 to 15 for their courage, bravery, strength, determination or kindness to help and support those around them.
Recipients will be announced at the NSW Women of the Year Awards on Thursday 4 March 2027 in Sydney.
The awards ceremony is the flagship event during NSW Women’s Week which will run from Tuesday 2 to Monday 8 March 2027, which marks International Women’s Day. The week is a celebration of the incredible contributions women across make across our state, with people coming together to connect and honour them.
To learn more about the Awards and nominate an exceptional woman or girl in the community, visit the 2027 NSW Women of the Year Awards website.
Nominations close on Thursday 13 August 2026.
Get to know the 2026 award recipients on the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2026 website.
Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said:
“Across New South Wales, 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 of people around them.
“The NSW Women of the Year Awards are an important opportunity to recognise 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.”
