Do you have an idea that could help to shape the future of rural industries, businesses or communities? The Rural Women’s Award might be your first step!  

The AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award is Australia’s leading Award in acknowledging and supporting the essential role women play in rural industries, businesses and communities. 

The Award provides a platform to inspire and support Australian women to use and develop their skills to benefit their industries and communities. The Award can also secure funding for innovative ideas and projects, or open doors to professional development and Alumni networks. State/territory winners will receive a $10,000 bursary generously sponsored by Westpac. 

Location is no barrier. The Award is open to all women involved in rural industries, rural and regional businesses and rural and regional communities, regardless of their postcode. The selection criteria also lends itself to awarding the winners for significant potential to create positive impact, not a reward for previous work done. 

All finalists are also invited to join our Alumni network of more than 300 accomplished women who’ve been acknowledged for their contribution to rural industries and rural and regional Australia in range of different specialisations. 

For more information, or to apply head to agrifutures.com.au/rwa – but be quick, applications close on Thursday, 31 October 2019. 

Source: The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF)