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Women and public awards
Celebrating women’s achievements through award systems
Every year, thousands of women make extensive contributions to our communities, but they are still under-represented in most major public awards. Everyone can make a difference by nominating an outstanding woman for an award. The following are a list of annual public awards.
On Australia Day, local councils across Tasmania recognise the exceptional contribution of their community members with the presentation of Australia Day Awards - the highest honour a council can bestow. Awards are presented in the categories of:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Community Event of the Year
Australian Honours Awards - Order of Australia
The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement. There are four levels of award. These are:
- Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to Australia or to humanity at large
- Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or to humanity at large
- Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service in a particular locality or field of activity or to a particular group.
- Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) is awarded for service worthy of particular recognition.
The Order of Australia also has a Military Division (awards in this division are recommended to the Governor-General by the Minister for Defence).
Anyone can nominate a member of the community for an award in the Order of Australia. Nominating someone is a chance to recognise a peer for their hard-work, service and dedication. It is an opportunity to celebrate those inspiring people who make our nation what it is.
The Order of Australia, as part of the Australian Honours system, was established in 1975 as a system for recognising those Australians whose contributions have made an outstanding impact on society. Awards in the Order of Australia are announced on Australia Day (26 January) and the King’s Birthday (June) each year.
Australian Human Rights Commission - Human Rights Awards
The Human Rights Commission has seven categories of award that recognise outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights: Human Rights Medal; Young People’s Human Rights Medal; Law Award; Business Award; Racism. It Stops With Me Award; and Media Award. Awards can be given to individuals or organisations in recognition of their commitment to, and progress towards equality and diversity.
AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award celebrates rural women and their contribution to primary industries. It recognises women’s leadership and influence in effecting change and the value of diversity in creating resilient and innovative rural communities. The main objective of the Award is to help rural women improve their business and leadership skills so they can operate at a higher level in steering the future of their business, primary industries and rural Australia.
Barnardos Australia’s Mother of the Year Awards
Each year, Barnardos Australia recognises and rewards the importance of excellent parenting through the Barnardos Australia’s Mother of the Year Awards. Launched in 1996, the awards recognise the enormous contribution that mothers make in shaping Australia’s future through their role in the nurture of children. The aim of the awards is to publicly acknowledge the vital role mothers play in society and also to raise public awareness of the nurturing role Barnardos plays in many children's lives.
The Community Achievement Awards for Tasmania are about recognising individuals, organisations and groups who are making a difference in our local communities and our State. There can never be enough encouragement and support for those working towards making our State a better place. Awards such as these create an opportunity to say thank you to those who work tirelessly to develop and improve in their chosen field of endeavour.
Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women
The Honour Roll recognises women who have made a major contribution to the Tasmanian community in a variety of ways. Nominations are sought each year for women from all backgrounds and cultures, and all fields of endeavour including community service, humanitarian, business, science and technology, arts and entertainment, sport, education and the environment.
Telstra Business Women's Awards
The Telstra Business Women’s Awards has been recognising, rewarding and celebrating the achievements of inspiring business women for over 20 years. This is a national award which has recently been extended to include Asia and comprises of a number of categories at the state and national level such as Entrepreneur Award and For Purpose and Social Enterprise Award.
Women and Leadership Australia - Australian Award for Excellence in Women's Leadership
This national award recognises women leaders who are committed to gender equality. Each state and Territory has a winner and there is also a National Award for the most outstanding contribution. Nominees reflect a wide range of roles such as sporting mentors, human rights lawyers and politicians.