Deadline: 02-Aug-21
Nominations are now open for the Brenda Gabe Leadership Award to recognize and reward the contribution women with disabilities have made, that is of direct benefit to women with disabilities, or to make a more inclusive community, in Victoria.
The Award is presented every two years. In the year the Award is to be presented, WDV will invite members of the community to nominate a woman with a disability, or a group of women with disabilities, for the Award.
They encourage women with diverse backgrounds and/or life experiences to be nominated.
Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) invites nominations of individuals or groups who have made a contribution which has either:
- Directly benefited women with disability, or
- Ensured a more inclusive community for women with disability in Victoria.
Award Details
The winner of the Award receives $2,000 towards a capacity building project, or professional development. It is expected the winner will be able to demonstrate the award money was used appropriately, and provide a report the following year on what they’ve done since winning the award.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals (or groups) nominated for this award must identify as female (cis or transgender) or non-binary person with disability and reside in Victoria.
- You can nominate yourself or your group (self-nomination) or any individual who identifies as a girl/woman (cis or trans), non-binary, or gender diverse person.
For more information, visit https://www.wdv.org.au/BrendaGabeAward/