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NSW Women of the Year Awards 2025 Ceremony
NSW Women of the Year Awards 2025 Ceremony
Since 2012 these annual awards have recognised the women and girls whose determination, bravery, skill and passion has inspired their communities and others to achieve great things.
The awards celebrate the role models who challenge inequality, innovate and inspire.
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NSW Women of the Year Awards 2025 Program (PDF 3.34MB)Recipients and Finalists of Women of the Year Awards 2025
We are proud to announce the recipients and finalists of the six NSW Women of the Year Award categories below.
Nominations for 2025 opened on 12 August and closed on 15 September 2024. The recipients of the awards were announced at the NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony on Thursday 6 March 2025 as part of NSW Women's Week 2025 (2-8 March).
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You can also view the photo gallery and read all about past winners here.
Premier’s NSW Woman of Excellence
The Premier’s NSW Woman of Excellence is a role model who has excelled in her chosen field. In doing so, she effects lasting change and is an inspiration to others.
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NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year
A dedicated pillar of her community, the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year is a role model who promotes economic, cultural and/or social opportunities for Aboriginal people in NSW. Open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
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NSW Community Hero
The NSW Community Hero Award shines a light on the accomplishments of an extraordinary woman who works tirelessly to contribute to the prosperity of those in her local community.
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Finalists
NSW Regional Woman of the Year
The NSW Regional Woman of the Year recognises the accomplishments of an exceptional woman living in regional NSW who inspires and advances their community and contributes to the fabric of their local area. Nominees for the NSW Regional Woman of the Year must reside outside of Newcastle, Wollongong or Greater Sydney.
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NSW Young Woman of the Year
The NSW Young Woman of the Year has demonstrated incredible potential or achievement in her chosen field, passion or area of interest. Open to women aged 16-30 years.
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The Ones to Watch
Recognises girls and young women aged 7 to 15, who demonstrate a single act or ongoing acts of courage, bravery, strength, determination and/or kindness to help and support those around them.
The program will showcase up to 10 girls who will be recognised and profiled as part of the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2025, as the next generation of rising stars.
The Ones to Watch girls will be featured in a video reel that highlights their achievements and will be invited to attend the prestigious NSW Women of the Year Awards events including being presented with a special acknowledgement at the awards ceremony on 6 March 2025 held in Sydney.
Local Women of the Year Honour Roll
The NSW Local Women of the Year are chosen by Members of Parliament and are recognised for their contribution to their local community.
- Di Glover - Albury
- Jasmina Bajraktarevic-Hayward - Auburn
- Theresa Quattromani - Badgerys Creek
- Monica Wilcox - Ballina
- Gillian Leahy - Balmain
- Monica Chahoud - Bankstown
- Sally Edwards - Barwon
- Kathy Sajowitz- Bathurst
- Carol Holden - Bega
- Lorgia Szmytka - Blacktown
- Rae Druitt - Blue Mountains
- Thi Tuyet Mai Bui - Cabramatta
- Lynnette McKay - Camden
- Kathleen Nichele - Campbelltown
- Diane Langmack OAM - Canterbury
- Carol Baker-Dersch - Castle Hill
- Elizabeth Riley - Cessnock
- Elizabeth Day - Charlestown
- Emma Crethar - Clarence
- Lesley Schoer - Coffs Harbour
- Millicent Weaver - Coogee
- Kate Cleary - Cootamundra
- Fiona Sutton - Cronulla
- Shazia Kimatrai – Davidson
- Christine McDonald - Drummoyne
- Nic Grose - Dubbo
- Clare Tapp - East Hills
- Martha Jabour OAM - Epping
- Pauline David - Fairfield
- Nicola Olyslagers - Gosford
- Heni Pearson - Goulburn
- Joumana Youssef - Granville
- Jacqueline Turano - Hawkesbury
- Kellie Stubbs - Heathcote
- Kate Hafey - Heffron
- Virginia Ireland - Holsworthy
- Myfanwy Webster - Hornsby
- Barbara Atkins - Keira
- Sahera Sumar - Kellyville
- Christa Wood - Kiama
- Ann Selle OAM – Kogarah
- Astrid Hocking – Lake Macquarie
- Pamela Alvarez - Lane Cove
- Marijana Nad - Leppington
- Elide Gava - Lismore
- Rowena Assaad - Liverpool
- Kylie Thomas - Londonderry
- Cheryl Paradelle - Macquarie Fields
- Marjorie Palmer - Maitland
- Melissa Burgess - Manly
- Rachael Smith - Maroubra
- Sharon Xabregas - Miranda
- Elaine Lollback - Monaro
- Janice Graham - Mount Druitt
- Katie Robinson - Murray
- Jane Lynch - Myall Lakes
- Lee-Anne McDougall - Newcastle
- Rebecca Glenn - Newtown
- Anne Ireland - North Shore
- Penny Lamaro - Northern Tablelands
- Nellie Doueihi - Oatley
- Jessica Crawford - Orange
- Judith Beilby - Oxley
- Felicity Castagna - Parramatta
- Cathy Craig OAM - Penrith
- Simone Allan - Pittwater
- Melinda Cockshutt - Port Macquarie
- Jenice Manton - Port Stephens
- Kamilia Mahfouz - Prospect
- Belinda Mckinlay - Riverstone
- Zulma Marquez - Rockdale
- Jeannette Oujani - Ryde
- Karen Leask – Shellharbour
- Jorj Lowrey - South Coast
- Janet Passmore - Strathfield
- Beth O'Connor - Summer Hill
- Katrina Pastourmoglou - Swansea
- Brianna Skinner - Sydney
- Sally Cronberger - Tamworth
- Tammy Jackett - Terrigal
- Jenna Smith - The Entrance
- Tracey McDonagh - Tweed
- Lee Watts - Upper Hunter
- Georgie Beck - Vaucluse
- Vickie Burkinshaw - Wagga Wagga
- Catherine Knox - Wahroonga
- Samantha Neaves - Wakehurst
- Jacqui Rosewood - Wallsend
- Glenys Paranihi - Willoughby
- Sarah Irani - Winston Hills
- Pania Gregson - Wollondilly
- Alyssa Norris - Wollongong
- Marney McQueen - Wyong