NSW Minister for Local Government, Gabrielle Upton.
The female superstars of NSW local government were honoured by the NSW Minister for Local Government Gabrielle Upton and the Minister for Women Tanya Davies ahead of International Women’s Day today (Wednesday).
The tenth annual awards ceremony at Parliament House last night marked the impressive achievements of women at local councils up and down the state, in metropolitan, rural and regional areas.
Awards are for councillors and for council staff.
The Winners
Elected Representative from a Metropolitan Council
• Winner: Councillor Jennifer Anderson, Ku-ring-gai Council
Special Achievement Award
• Councillor Judith Rutherford AM, Willoughby City Council
Elected Representative from a Rural or Regional Council
• Winner: Councillor Kristy McBain, Bega Valley Shire Council
• Highly Commended: Councillor Jenny Clarke, Narrandera Shire Council
Senior Staff Member – Metropolitan Council
• Winner: Julie Vaughan, Central Coast Council
• Highly Commended: Marissa Racomelara, Georges River Council
• Highly Commended: Gail Connolly, Georges River Council
Senior Staff Member – Rural or Regional Council
• Winner: Margot Stork, Murray River Council
Non-Senior Staff Member – Metropolitan Council
• Winner: Petrina Nelson, City of Canada Bay Council
• Highly Commended: Adama Kamara, Cumberland Council
Non-Senior Staff Member – Rural or Regional Council
• Winner: Debra Hilton, Gunnedah Shire Council
Women in a Non-Traditional Role – Metropolitan Council
• Winner: Martina Fletcher, Blacktown City Council
• Highly Commended: Kelly Loveridge, Inner West Council
Women in a Non-Traditional Role – Rural or Regional Council
• Winner: Megan Cone, Armidale Regional Council
• Highly Commended: Maree Brennan, Kyogle Council
For more information go to the Office of Local Government website.
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