NOMINATION PACK
The City of Greater Geelong’s (the City) Women in Community Life Advisory Committee (WiCLAC) is proud to announce the 2017 Women in Community Life AwardsThe WiCLAC and the City established the Women in Community Life Awards in 2014. Now in it’s third year, the annual award allows the community to recognise and celebrate women and their achievements locally. The WiCLAC advises Council on matters relating to women’s participation, representation and leadership in community, while promoting and recognising the successes, milestones and participation of women.
The Women in Community Life Awards recognise women’s achievements across the Geelong region. In 2015, we celebrated these achievements with the following award category:
- Women in Community Life Award
In 2016, we celebrated these achievements with the following award categories:
- Women in Community Life Award
- Women in Community Life Living with a Disability
In 2017, we are pleased to announce 2 new award categories:
- Women in Community Life For Human Rights and Gender Equality
- First Nations Women in Community Life
Awards will be announced and presented at an International Women’s Day event to be held on Friday, 3 March 2017. It will include acknowledging 3 nominees for each category. Winner for each category will be awarded a prize, including a Wathaurong Glass Plaque and a $500 cheque….
ABOUT THE AWARD
WHO CAN BE NOMINATED?
We are looking for women who have a passion and commitment to women in their community. They will have been working or be active in the Geelong region in a way which promotes equality, inclusion and respect for women that aligns with each Award category.
Nominees may be mentors, community leaders, industry leaders, activists, volunteers, teachers, or tireless workers! Is it the local playgroup leader? Is it the woman who supports girls in local sports? Is it the woman campaigning for refugee rights? Is it the woman who goes over and above in her area of employment, that sees what she does as more then a job – it’s a lifestyle! You tell us!
Woman leaders are found in all places, at all times and through many opportunities. Whether its……
Social - health/education/disability/community/sports/hospitality sectors
Cultural - arts/culture/community development/place-making
Economic - business/trade unions/finance
Political - civic involvement/community activism/political representation
PURPOSE
The purpose of this award is to recognise, highlight and celebrate women’s achievements, contribution and leadershipof women in the Geelong region. These awards are a key feature of an annual International Women’s Day event in Geelong.
Many women contribute incredible amounts of time and energy into their local communities, with a vast array of experiences, skills and leadership; we would like to recognise and celebrate their passion and commitment.
International Women’s Day (IWD) has been observed since the early 1900’s. IWD is now recognised as a global day to create future opportunities. It is a time to unite and mobilise to instigate change!
AWARD CATEGORIES
♀First Nations Women in Community Life
This new Award category for 2017 acknowledges and celebrates the outstanding leadership of an Aboriginal Woman living in the Geelong region. This award is proudly supported by Christine Couzens MP, Member for Geelong.
♀Women in Community Life Award
This Award acknowledges and celebrates the outstanding achievements of a woman leader in the Geelong region. This award is proudly supported by Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West
♀Women in Community Life for Human Rights and Gender Equality
This new Award category for 2017 acknowledges and celebrates the outstanding achievement of a Woman living in the Geelong region promoting, advocating and lobbying for Human Rights and Gender Equality. This award is proudly supported by Barwon CASA and Minerva Community Services.
♀Women in Community Life Living with a Disability
This Award acknowledges and celebrates the outstanding achievement and leadership of a woman in the Geelong region living with a disability. This award is proudly supported by the National Disability Insurance Agency.
The purpose of this award is to recognise, highlight and celebrate women’s achievements, contribution and leadership in the Geelong region. These awards are a key feature of an annual International Women’s Day event in Geelong.
JUDGING PANEL
The judging panel will include Women in Community Life Advisory Committee representatives.
HOW TO NOMINATE
Nominate yourself or an amazing woman in your eyes!
To make a nomination, please fill out the nomination form attached and submit by Monday 6 February 2017, via email to:
For queries relating to this Award nomination please contact:
Marsha Uppill
Community Development Officer
City of Greater Geelong
E:
Ph: 5272 5061
When the nomination has been received, you will receive a confirmation email.
You may be contacted during the assessment process, if further information or clarification of details are required.
Those who are shortlisted for an Award will be advised by phone or email on or before Friday, 17 February, 2017. Please note: a photo will be required if shortlisted.
NOMINATION FORM
NOMINEE DETAILS
NamePhone
Address
Categoryplease tick one / Women in Community Life
Women in Community Life Living with a Disability
First Nations Women in Community Life
Women in Community Life for Human Rights and Gender Equality
NOMINATOR DETAILS if self nominating you do not need to complete this section
NamePhone
Please write a brief description of the achievements and passion of nominee, relevant to award nomination (please attach separate piece of paper if further room required).