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Don't Hesitate - Nominate!

Women make vital and significant contributions in every area of Australian society. There are many, many women whose contributions, successes and achievements encourage and inspire us - a number of who have been honoured through a range of awards and honours programs.

However, more men than women receive formal recognition for their accomplishments, achievements and successes. The reason for this is that traditionally, far fewer women are nominated for awards and honours than men.

The first step in changing this pattern is an easy one - nominate more women!

While many women may not seek or expect recognition for their efforts, it is really important that as a community we pay tribute to inspiring women by publicly acknowledging their remarkable achievements.

There is now a range of awards programs at the national, state and local levels aimed at acknowledging these outstanding efforts and honouring our significant achievers.

Don't put it off - send it off!

Look around your community, your network, your profession - and take the time to nominate a woman you find inspiring. Contact details for some awards schemes are listed below and each will send you information on how to nominate your inspiring woman. Nominations can take some time to assess - so don't delay. By honouring women, we are showing our gratitude, saying thank you and formally recognising remarkable achievement.

Australian Honours

For more information about Australian Honours visit It's An Honour website.

Australian of the Year

Also, while you are thinking about women who are significant achievers, why not consider nominating a woman for Australian, Senior Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year, or Local Hero. Nominations are open from June to August each year.

For more information visit the National Australia Day Council website.

2005 RIRDC Rural Women's Award

The RIRDC Rural Women's Award was designed to recognise and encourage the vital contribution women have made to rural Australia. The Award was open to all women involved in agriculture, including forestry, fisheries, natural resource management and related service industries. The Award will support women with a strong and positive vision for the future of their industry and its people.

For further information please refer to the Australian Government Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation website  http://www.ruralwomensaward.gov.au/