The 2022 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award nominations are now open and calling for Territory entries. This annual award celebrates the achievements of women from rural communities and provides a platform to inspire and support Territorian women in the rural sector.
Award finalists receive a $15,000 bursary for their project, business or program, as well as access to professional development opportunities and alumni networks. The national winner receives an additional $20,000 bursary and the national runner up is awarded an additional $15,000.
With applications closing on Friday 28 January 2022, Northern Territory women in rural industries, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, are encouraged to apply for the award.
The Northern Territory, has diverse and well-established agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors, with plant-based industries alone worth over $350 million and over 135,000 tonnes of produce grown annually. With a strong local industry, the Northern Territory Government has highlighted agribusiness as a priority growth sector which creates ongoing local jobs.
The Rural Women's Award is proudly supported by the Northern Territory Government and coordinated in the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade. Supporting the awards helps the government foster and encourage future leaders of the sector.
For details on the awards, go to Rural Women's Award website.
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Image: Amy Kirke, Northern Territory winner for the Rural Women's Award in 2020.
Amy is a Darwin-based Marine Biologist, passionate about sustainable industries and education with emphasis on supporting and uplifting women in her community. Her project aims to provide rural communities with much needed STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) engagement through science workshops, particularly focussing on the remote areas of the Northern Territory.