MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY
Home » News » Women’s honour roll nominations open

Women’s honour roll nominations open

Victorians are being encouraged to recognise women who have made outstanding contributions to Victoria by nominating them for the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

Victorians are encouraged to nominate women from all walks of life, cultural backgrounds and age groups to be recognised across four categories – Local Champion, Change Agent, Emerging Leader and Trailblazer.

The Honour Roll celebrates their achievements across fields such as social justice, health science, research, arts, environment, law, media and education.

Last year’s 21 Honour Roll inductees included folk musician turned Federal-Court judge Judy Small AM, renowned endocrinologist Associate Professor Ada Cheung and Yorta Yorta artist and cultural practitioner, Aunty Rochelle Patten.

More than 750 women have been inducted since the Honour Roll of Women began in 2001.

“Whether it’s changing lives in a lab or in their community, the Honour Roll is a chance to highlight incredible women from all walks of life who spend their days making a difference,” Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins said.

“The Honour Roll recognises outstanding and determined women who lead in their fields, are strengthening their communities or have bright futures ahead of them.”

Nominations close on Sunday, March 16. Details: vic.gov.au/honour-roll-women

Digital Editions


  • Blackshaws truck ban could spread

    Blackshaws truck ban could spread

    Trucks could soon be banned from even more inner west streets just months after bans and nighttime curfews were implemented on a number of major…

More News

  • Bulldogs lose thriller

    Bulldogs lose thriller

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 449514 It was heartbreak for Yarraville-Footscray as it fell just short of claiming a second straight Bowls Victoria weekend premier division premiership on Sunday…

  • Aunty Marge honoured with mural

    Aunty Marge honoured with mural

    A mural dedicated to Stolen Generations survivor advocate for First Nations rights, health and women’s wellbeing, Aunty Margaret Tucker , was unveiled in Footscray on Tuesday. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas…

  • Community Calendar

    Community Calendar

    Book sales Friends of Altona Libraries (FOAL) hold monthly book sales at the rear of Altona Library during the first week of each month. Books no longer required by the…

  • Footscray folk farewell

    Footscray folk farewell

    Luminaries of Melbourne’s folk music scene will be farewelled at ‘Footscray Folk: A Singout!’ on Saturday 7 March. The concert at Bluestone Hall at Borderlands Cooperative will celebrate Footscray based…

  • Braybrook armed robbery investigated

    Braybrook armed robbery investigated

    Police are appealing to the public to help them investigate an armed robbery in Braybrook late last year. It’s believed the offender, armed with a kitchen knife, approached the victim…

  • Further charges against Footscray man

    Further charges against Footscray man

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 206998 Police have laid further charges against a Footscray man as part of an investigation into allegedly threatening and harassing emails sent to a…

  • New station announced as airport rail works commence

    New station announced as airport rail works commence

    A new train station will be built at Tottenham as part of the first stage of the Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL) which finally broke ground on Wednesday. Works on…

  • Cricket star on the rise

    Cricket star on the rise

    “I love the beauty of playing cricket,” reflects this month’s Don Deeble Sports Star award winner. Jasmine Kamboj was only six when she became restless watching her older brother and…

  • Finals hopes alive

    Finals hopes alive

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 518149 Gellibrand just wanted to be competitive in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association McNamara Shield, now it’s a chance of playing finals. After two…

  • Council approves Bulldogs childcare lease

    Council approves Bulldogs childcare lease

    The future of the Bulldogs Community Children’s Centre at Whitten Oval has been secured, with Maribyrnong council approving a 10 year lease agreement with the football club last week. Under…