Deadline: 31 October 2019
AgriFutures Australia is seeking applications for its 2020 Rural Women’s Award that will provide a platform to inspire and support Australian women to use and develop their skills to benefit their industries and communities.
The AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award is Australia’s leading award acknowledging and supporting the essential role women play in rural industries, businesses and communities.
AgriFutures Australia is committed to the future growth and advancement of the Award as a means of identifying, celebrating and empowering women. The Rural Women’s Award is one of many AgriFutures Australia initiatives ensuring the rural industries prosper now, and into the future.
Priorities
The project or initiative must align with AgriFutures Australia’s strategic priorities such as:
- Innovation
- Creativity
- Community sustainability
- Education
- Productivity
- Agribusiness
- Regional development
- Technology
The bursary can be used for formal training in leadership and business management; overseas study tours; establishing business plans or pilot programs; developing educational or promotional campaigns; networking at forums and conferences to grow knowledge of industries and markets; developing training programs; testing information technology initiatives; developing or testing a new business concept or innovation; and publishing books
Award Information
- The $10,000 bursary is awarded to each state/territory winner, providing the financial resources to bring to life a project or initiative that will benefit rural industries, businesses and/or communities.
- The National Winner will be awarded an additional $10,000 bursary and National Runner Up, an additional $5,000.
- These additional funds can be used for the above-mentioned activities, plus may also be used to assist in meeting national commitments such as speaking engagements as the National Winner or Runner Up.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Award is open to all women involved in rural industries, rural and regional businesses and rural and regional communities.
- Location is no barrier. If applicants want to create impact, innovate and make a difference and/or contribute to enhancing the prosperity of rural and regional Australia, then the award want to hear from applicants.
- Women must be over the age of 18, and Australian citizens or permanent residents.
- No formal qualifications are required.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via the given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.agrifutures.com.au/people-leadership/rural-womens-award/