In 2020 we want to highlight the unseen labour and feminist work that brings communities together.
Yarra City Council's International Women’s Day Award is an opportunity for us to reflect on these contributions and shine a light on the people behind them.
If you know someone who lives, works or volunteers in Yarra and who strives to create a more equal world then we encourage you to nominate them now.
Examples of the kind of work we're looking for
- Work that supports positive social change.
- Work that advocates for a feminist future.
- Work that increases the participation of those that identify as women and non-binary in male dominated areas.
ABOUT THE AWARDS
There are two award categories this year: The International Women's Day Award which is open to individuals and groups and the Emerging Leader Award which is open to individuals who are still establishing themselves in their work.
The winner of the International Women's Day Award will win $500 and will have their work recognised at Yarra's International Women's Day event as well as across Yarra's social media platforms, news publications and EDMs.
The winner of the Emerging Leader Award will win $250 and will also have their work recognised at our special International Women's Day event and across our social media platforms, news publications and EDM's.
Both winners will be invited to take part in networking opportunities.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit this online form. You must respond to the following questions:
- Please tell us about the nominee - what is their story?
- What work do they do for Yarra and why is it important?
You can also submit your nomination as a video, word document or voice recording by attaching the file to this online submission.
If you need support completing the application, or require a hard copy application form, please contact Suzi Hayes at Suzi.Hayes@yarracity.vic.gov.au.
SELECTION PROCESS
Nominations will be reviewed by a selection panel, including Mayor Cr Coleman, representatives from council and other local organisations.
Nominations close 5pm on Monday 17 February 2020.
The panel will assess the applications and make a decision, with the public announcement of our winners made at our International Women’s Day celebration on Tuesday 10 March from 1.30pm to 3pm at Richmond Town Hall.
We would love to see you there, please RSVP via Eventbrite.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Entries for the 2020 International Women’s Day Awards close at 5pm Monday 17 February 2020. Entries must be received on or before this time.
- The awards will be announced on Tuesday 10 March at a special Awards Ceremony at Richmond Town Hall.
- All entries must respond to the two questions and can be submitted via responding to this survey or uploading a document or video.
- Winners will be decided by a committee, including the Mayor.
- Nominees or referees may be contacted for further information by Yarra City Council staff.
- Individuals or groups may be nominated for more than one category. However each individual or group can only be nominated once per category.
- Individuals or groups who are nominated for a Yarra International Women’s Day Award may be considered for a category other than the one they are nominated in.
- All judges’ decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into relating to the decision.
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