Awards
Together with our Affiliated Organisations and Bursary Partners, recognition and bursaries are awarded annually across a wide range of criteria to eligible women in New South Wales.
Celebrate Being An Australian Awards
Become involved in the 2025 National Council of Women NSW Celebrate Being an Australian Awards.
The Award is to assist and encourage the awardee in her chosen discipline in specific research in a Post-graduate course or in the honours year.
We invite all individual members and Affiliated Organisations to attend and sponsor the awards.
Criteria:
Awardees should be free to attend the NCW NSW Australia Day Luncheon in January 2025 to receive the award in person.
Awardees should be Australian (citizens or permanent residents) women students of achievement, particularly in their postgraduate or late undergraduate years.
Preference should be given to a student who has achieved good grades throughout her course despite being disadvantaged by illness, physical disability, financial need, family circumstances or other hardship.
The Award is to assist deserving students, not necessarily the top student in the course.
The Award is to assist and encourage the awardee in her chosen discipline in specific research in a Post-graduate course or the honours year.
The selection process will be undertaken by the faculty of the participating university or specific body, but will be subject to final approval by the Sponsor and the NCW NSW Awards Committee.
Sponsors are encouraged to nominate a University, Department and Course but may just nominate a field of research.
Contact us at enquiries@ncwnsw.org.au for more information
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Jean Arnot Recognition Awards
Nominate a remarkable woman 90 years old and over who has worked for women in their communities across NSW and ACT.
The Executive Committees of both the National Council of Women of NSW Inc. and Business & Professional Women cordially invite you and your colleagues, family and friends to attend the Jean Arnot Recognition Awards.
We invite communities to nominate women in their organisations eligible for a Jean Arnot Recognition Award.
Nominees will be invited to attend a luncheon in August 2025, at Parliament House, Sydney, where Awardees will be presented with a Certificate of Recognition, a copy of the Profile Booklet and a special gift.
NCW NSW Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, will present the Awardees with their certificates while seated at their table.
For over 30 years, we have come together to recognise women ninety and over in our communities for achieving that extra length of time in their volunteer roles. Each awardee’s nomination comes from their community – they can’t self-nominate.
Nominate or join us to celebrate with these incredible women who have impacted our communities.
To ensure your Nominee’s inclusion in the Profile Booklet of Nominees, all forms must be received no later than 1st July 2025. A short biography must be included with the nomination.
Contact us at enquiries@ncwnsw.org.au for a nominee form.
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Dame Marie Bashir Peace Awards
Open to all young women in years 10 – 12 in New South Wales Schools who have demonstrated a passion for social justice and work in bringing the community together.
The National Council of Women of NSW Dame Marie Bashir Awards honours the example of long-time member, Professor the Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO. With a lifelong dedication to the people of New South Wales as the Governor of NSW for over 13 years, the first woman to be appointed to the role, Professor Bashir’s tireless advocacy for improved mental health, particularly for the young, marginalised and disadvantaged to international relations, through the promotion of collaborative health programs, and as a leader in tertiary education. Dame Marie is a beacon of what it means to lead with compassion, intellect, and integrity.
The awards celebrate the courageous and compassionate young women who are shaping the future advocating for social justice, bringing communities together, and creating a more harmonious society. Each Awardee embodies the values of leadership, fairness, and equality that this event celebrates.
The Award ceremony and afternoon tea will be held in September 2025.
If you know a young woman in Years 10-12 who has significantly contributed to social justice, promoting harmonious relationships, and courage in the field of peace and harmony within their school and community, please consider contacting her School Principal so they can nominate her for the 2025 Awards.
Nominations will open in April 2025.
Contact us at enquiries@ncwnsw.org.au for more information and a nomination form.
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Featured Bursary Partners & Sponsors
Bursary Enquiries
We welcome enquiries from potential bursary partners and applicants. Please contact the NCWNSW Bursary Program Coordinator.
secretary@ncwnsw.org.au
Call Us: 0439 518 365
Acknowledgement
National Council of Women of New South Wales Inc. acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout the Commonwealth of Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. NCW NSW pays its respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past, present and emerging.