Nominations open for Kingston Woman of Year Award

Nominations open for Kingston Woman of the Year Award

Nominations are now open for our annual Kingston Woman of the Year Award that celebrates the outstanding contribution that women in Kingston make to industry, community, and society.

Do you know a woman who is a leader in their field, who inspires others or who has made a difference to our community through their exceptional professional or personal achievements? It’s time to get your nomination form in!

Kingston Mayor Steve Staikos said the annual Award, launched in 2019, is all about celebrating those women who are making an outstanding and positive difference in our community.

“This will be our fourth Kingston Woman of the Year Award and each year we are overwhelmed with the quality of the nominees,” said Cr Staikos. “These are women who make incredible contributions to their community every day, are passionate and devoted to what they do.”

Our 2021 Kingston Woman of the Year was Simone Hardham, a local mum who has dedicated much of her life to supporting her community, particularly in the area of mental health. For the first time, we also presented a Lifetime Award. Joan Bradd was recognised for 40 years of outstanding service to the community as a member of Scouts Victoria.

Simone Hardham said receiving the prestigious Woman of the Year Award in 2021 had been hugely humbling and she was proud to have been chosen as the winner from such an outstanding group of women. “If you know a woman in your community who is making great contributions and inspiring others, I strongly encourage you to consider nominating her for this award.”

Nominations are now open and close on Tuesday 30 November 2021. The winner of the 2022 Kingston Woman of the Year will be announced at Kingston’s International Women’s Day event on Friday 11 March 2022.

Nominations are open in the following categories:

  • Courageous Commitment: Women who are dedicated to making a difference to the health, wellbeing, safety and/or sustainability of our community through advocacy, campaigning, fundraising and/or thought-leadership.
  • Excelling in Arts and Sport: Women using their sporting and/or creative talents to represent, motivate and inspire our community.
  • Inspiring Innovation: Women who are leaders in business, economics, politics and/or an entrepreneur.
  • Success in STEM: Women excelling in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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