ALGA President Linda Scott is among a list of women from councils across NSW who have been recognised for outstanding achievements in local government.

The Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government were established in 2008 to recognise outstanding efforts of women across metropolitan and regional and rural councils.

Cr Scott was presented with the Councillor Lilliane Brady OAM Award at an awards ceremony at Parliament House.

The winner of the award, named in honour of the late Cobar Mayor Lilliane Brady, is determined by the minister to honour the dedication and tireless work of a female council staff member or elected representative.

Cr Brady was the inaugural recipient of the Minister for Local Government Award for Women in 2020. She was also the state’s longest serving female mayor, and an advocate for women in local government.

Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig said with the local government elections just around the corner, the awards were a timely reminder of the important role played by women in the state’s councils and communities, both as workers and elected officials.

“These awards are a chance to recognise the invaluable contribution women make to councils across NSW every day and I’d like to congratulate all the winners for their hard work and dedication,” he said in a statement.

Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said she hopd the awards would inspire a new generation of women into local government.

“There are so many talented and remarkable women working and serving in local government and we want to encourage them to continue to strive for excellence in their careers as they achieve great outcomes for their communities,” she said.

“It’s vital that we have gender diversity at all levels of government to ensure we reflect the communities we serve. “

The winners of the 2024 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government are:

Alternative Pathways Award – Metro

Alicia Lopez – Chief Information Officer (City of Newcastle Council)

Alternative Pathways Award – Regional/Rural

Ruth Hallett – Civil Engineer (MidCoast Council)

Young Achiever’s Award – Metro

Jazmin Webber – Apprentice Carpenter (City of Newcastle Council)

Young Achiever’s Award – Regional/Rural

Rylee Goodman – Governance Officer (Shoalhaven City Council)

Woman of Distinction Award – Metro

Brooke Endycott – Director Community Life (Burwood Council)

Woman of Distinction Award – Metro (Highly Commended)

Haley Vallone – Strategic Social Planner (Campbelltown City Council)

Woman of Distinction Award – Regional/Rural

Alex Waldron – Chief Executive Officer (Upper Lachlan Shire Council)

Elected Representative Award – Metro

Councillor Linda Downey (Canterbury-Bankstown Council)

Elected Representative Award – Regional/Rural

Councillor Sue Moore – Mayor (Singleton Council)

Employment Diversity Award – Metro

City of Canada Bay Council

Employment Diversity Award – Regional/Rural

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

Champion of Change Award – Metro

Emily Scott – General Manager (Waverley Council)

Champion of Change Award – Metro

Greig Schuetrumpf – Director of City Assets (City of Canada Bay Council)

Champion of Change Award – Regional/Rural

Eloise Chaplain – Director of Infrastructure Delivery (Narrabri Shire Council)

Champion of Change Award – Regional/Rural

David Hughes – Director – Built and Natural Assets (Lake Macquarie City Council)

Councillor Lilliane Brady OAM Award

Councillor Linda Scott – Australian Local Government Association President (City of Sydney Council)

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