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Greater Shepparton Women's Charter Award 2024 Nominations Open

Summary

2024 Women's Charter Award Nominations Open:
- Annual recognition for outstanding women in Greater Shepparton.
- Celebrates achievements, contributions, and actions inspiring gender equality.
- Mayor Shane Sali encourages multiple nominations from residents.
- Nomination process accessible through Council's website and offices.
Councillor Adem Urges Recognition:
- Cr Dinny Adem emphasises the Award as a platform to celebrate women shaping the community.
- Encourages residents to nominate women making significant contributions.
- Highlights the positive impacts of women on Greater Shepparton.
- Past recipient Jamie Lea recognised for commitment and advocacy.
Women's Charter Advisory Committee's Commitment:
- Committee dedicated to advancing and recognising local people in Greater Shepparton.
- The 2024 Women's Award will be presented during the Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony on 20 May 2024.
- Nominations deadline set for 29 March 2024 at 5pm.
- Nomination forms and details available on the Council's website and at Council offices.
Contact and Further Information:
- Obtain nomination forms at Council offices or online.
- For inquiries, contact Council at (03) 5832 9700 or women@shepparton.vic.gov.au.
- Ceremony details and additional information at https://shepp.city/womensawards.

Read the full media release below.

The Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Award recognises and celebrates the achievements of a woman or women in Greater Shepparton. The Award celebrates those whose stories, contributions and actions have inspired and encouraged others to reach their goals, through embracing diversity and making a difference on gender equality.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, encouraged residents to nominate a deserving woman.

“You can nominate your family members, colleagues and friends for the Award, and you are not limited to one nomination. You may know many local women who deserve recognition,” he said.

“Nominating is simple and accessible, with forms available on Council’s website and at the Council offices. Let’s come together to recognise and applaud the inspiring women among us.”

Councillor Representative and Champion of the Women’s Charter Advisory Committee, Cr Dinny Adem, said the Award provides a valuable platform to celebrate how women have positively shaped our community.

“Take this chance to nominate the women you know who makes a significant contribution to our community.

We have heard many stories of women and the positive impacts that they have had throughout Greater Shepparton and we want to recognise them,” he said.

Jamie Lea was the 2023 Women’s Award recipient and was chosen due to her outstanding commitment to the community, along with the significant contribution she made to local women through:

Mentoring young people and sharing her own story as a connector and inspiration;
Showcasing, celebrating and providing opportunities for local performers, volunteers and leaders;
Sharing and teaching others the skills of resilience, strength, self-determination and business management;
Standing up and calling out discrimination and harassment of any kind in a way that is educating;
Being a passionate advocate and support for Greater Shepparton.

The Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Advisory Committee is a group of passionate women from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to the advancement and recognition of local people within Greater Shepparton.

The 2024 Women’s Award will be presented as part of the 2024 Greater Shepparton Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony to be held on 20 May 2024.

Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 29 March 2024. Forms and further information about the Greater Shepparton Women’s Charter Award can be found at https://shepp.city/womensawards

Nomination forms can also be obtained at Council offices at 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton, or by contacting Council by phone on (03) 5832 9700 or by email at women@shepparton.vic.gov.au