Six wonderful women have been shortlisted for the 2012 NSW Women of the Year Awards in the People’s Choice – Community Hero category.
Over 200 responses were received from across NSW highlighting the many achievements and contributions of women. The judging panel had a very difficult job in selecting finalists with so many excellent nominees.
The People’s Choice - Community Hero category showcases women who are local heroes, volunteers or quiet achievers who have made an outstanding contribution to their local community.
It’s now up to NSW to choose the 2012 winner.
Go to www.womenoftheyear.nsw.gov.au to make your vote. Voting closes Midnight Monday 14 May 2012.
The judging panel was led by the Minister for Women, Hon. Pru Goward MP and included:
- Jodie Fox - Co-founder of Shoes of Prey and Sneaking Duck, Telstra Businesswoman of the Year 2011, Hudson Private Award
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David Gallop - Chief Executive Officer, Australian Rugby League Commission
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Major Paul Moulds AM - Director, The Salvation Army
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Jeni O’Dowd – Editor at Large and Saturday Editor for the Daily Telegraph
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Cath Webber – Editor, thetelegraph.com.au.
The winners of the People’s Choice - Community Hero award and the Premier’s Woman of the Year category will be announced by the Premier of NSW at a special reception on 24 May.
Remember you can access all the team lists, live scores and stats from the Women in League Round on your mobile. Visit m.nrl.com on your mobile device, or download the free updated 2012 Official NRL iPhone App (where there’s live streaming radio available too).