RIWA Finalists Announcement

 

 

 

Date: 21 July 2021

 

 

Today’s announcement replaces the proposed celebration of the 2021 Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards – RIWA - at Parliament House, Sydney, and is presented by Press Release due to COVID restrictions. 

Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales, as Patron, has presented a message to celebrate and support the announcement of the finalists today.  Please click on the link below to see The Governor’s message.

The NSW Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women, The Honourable Bronnie Taylor MLC, today announced the 20 NSW 2021 finalists for RIWA, proudly presented by the Rotary Clubs of NSW.

 

Mrs Taylor said the Awards are a fantastic opportunity to shine a light upon the enormous contribution of women in both urban and rural communities across New South Wales.

 

Mrs. Taylor thanked all who submitted nominations this year, which are increasing each year.  The judges, comprising panels of Rotarians from across the State of NSW, have expressed how the high quality of nominations have made their task very challenging and a wonderful honour. 

 

“Each and every finalist is fully deserving of recognition for the tireless and generous work they do in their communities. They give so much and ask for nothing in return and I congratulate them on their nomination,” Mrs Taylor said. 

Click here to hear more from Bronnie Taylor MLC – www.riwa.com.au

 

Ms Lynda Voltz, MP, Member for Auburn and the NSW Legislative Assembly said “We have endured some challenging times over the past few years and in many cases, it has been women who have stepped up to hold both their families and their broader communities together.”

 

Click here to hear more from Lynda Voltz MP - www.riwa.com.au

 

RIWA Chair, Rae-Anne Medforth is joined by our Awards Ambassador, Louisa Hope and the RIWA committee in extending their congratulations to each of our finalists.

Finalists come from country locations, including Dubbo, Casino,  Sawtell, Cessnock, Batemans Bay, Bega, Millingandi and Bermagui. Urban finalists include those from the Sydney area, Newcastle, and Wollongong.  

 

The RIWA committee is currently organizing an Awards Ceremony to be held on 19 September 2021.  Full details will be announced and circulated as soon as they are confirmed.

 

Enquiries can be made to:

 

RIWA Chair:  Rae-Anne Medforth

Email:  riwa.chairperson@gmail.com

Phone: 0411 054 119