Deadline: 31 October 2018
AgriFutures Australia is seeking applications for its 2019 Rural Women’s Award to 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
- Innovation
- Creativity
- Community sustainability
- Education
- Productivity
- Agribusiness
- Regional development
- Technology
Award Information
- 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 given website.
Eligible Country: Australia
For more information, please visit 2019 Rural Women’s Award.