The 2016 Rural Industries R&D Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award helps boost women’s contributions to primary industries and rural communities by providing financial assistance, mentoring, resources and support for the Award’s state and territory winners. There are many women in the Braidwood area working on the land and in rural industry, with great ideas,  who would be qualified to apply. 

The Award is open to all women involved in primary industries, who are encouraged to enter themselves or to nominate someone with a commitment and desire to making a real difference to their industry and community.

State and Territory winners receive $10,000 to implement their Award idea and will have the opportunity to participate in leadership development opportunities, including the Company Directors Course run by the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

A national winner and runner-up will be selected from the state winners with a further $10,000 awarded to the winner and $5,000 to the runner-up to support their professional development and contribution to primary industries.

RIRDC Managing Director, Craig Burns said through supporting individuals the Award also assists Australia’s rural industries and communities.

“The determined and forward-thinking women who are supported through the Award play a key role in helping maintain or develop strong, vibrant and sustainable communities and rural industries,” Mr Burns said.

Applications close on 31 October 2015. The application form can be downloaded from the RIRDC website: www.rirdc.gov.au/rural-women’s-award.