Nominations Now Open!
ABOUT THE AWARDS
The Rotary Inspirational Women's Awards (RIWA) recognise service to the community across all sectors. They are directed at the non-Rotary community. It is about commitment, dedication, perseverance and proactivity in improving the lives of others. The Awards are open to women across NSW. There are separate awards for city and rural nominations.
The awards are divided into three categories for 2020:
Inspirational women over the age of 30
· Urban
· Rural
Young Inspirational women, 18 to 30 years of age on the date of the awards
· Urban
· Rural
Special Category for 2020 Healthcare worker
· Inspirational woman - women over the age of 30
· Young inspirational; woman, 18 to 30 years of age on the date of the awards
TIMEFRAMES
· Wednesday 5 August – Launch & nominations open
· Wednesday 23 Sept - nominations close
· Wednesday 7 October – announcement of finalists
· Sunday 15 November 2020 - event
JUDGING CRITERIA
A panel of independent judges from Rotary Districts will assess nominees on three key criteria:
· Community service which best exemplifies Rotary's motto of Service Above Self
· Achievements
· Personal attributes.
NOMINATIONS
There are so many women who have done extraordinary things since the last Awards including coping with drought, bushfires, floods and COVID. We encourage you to nominate women who have stepped up to the plate in supporting their community.
Nominations open Wednesday 5 August 2020, and will close on 23rd September - Members of the public and Rotarians are encouraged to submit nominations.
The awards will be judged by panels of Rotarians throughout NSW, who are independent judges, and their decisions will be based purely on the information that you provide.
(**Rotarian/Rotaractor women are ineligible to be nominated.)
Click on the following to fill in the nomination form on-line
https://forms.gle/Sg7X2vh9rmRSmLPH6
If necessary, for advice/support
Email: Riwa.chairperson@gmail.com
Or
Rae-Anne Medforth on 0411 054 119
Or
Dorothy – Dot – Hennessy – 0412 120 314
Thank you for your interest/support:
Rae-Anne Medforth
Chair
Rotary Inspirational Women's Awards (RIWA)