Blacktown City Council - Media Release - Nominate Blacktown’s Woman of the year

30 November 2018

Blacktown City Woman of the year Anyier Yuol is

encouraging the community to nominate outstanding local

women to be considered for the 2019 Woman of the Year

award.

“I would encourage a lot of people to get involved,” Ms Yuol

said. “Definitely apply. Don’t be afraid. If you think you have

the skills: get involved.”

Ms Yuol was named the 2018 Blacktown City Woman of the

Year in March at a special event to mark International

Women’s Day.

“Winning the award gave me that boost of confidence and 

gave me the opportunity to publicly speak up about the 

issues that are important within our community, within

Blacktown City and the communities that I work with,” Ms

Yuol said.

Nominations for the 2019 Blacktown City Woman of the Year

open on Monday, 3 December and close on Wednesday 30

 January 2019.

Blacktown City Women’s Advisory Committee Chair,

Councillor Julie Griffiths, said the award is Blacktown’s 

chance to celebrate women within the local community who 

have made a difference.

“As chair of the Blacktown City Women’s Advisory 

Committee, it is exciting to watch women from a diversity of

backgrounds gathering together and network,” Cr Griffiths 

said.

“It’s an opportunity to recognise the importance of women

playing important roles and acting as inspirations to the

younger generation of women living and working in our city.”

The 2019 Woman of the Year will be announced at

Blacktown City Council’s International Women’s Day

breakfast in March 2019.

International Women’s Day is globally celebrated each year

on 8 March to commemorate women’s achievements and 

highlight women’s equality worldwide.

Nominations can be submitted online by

visiting: www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/Community/Awards-

scholarships-and-competitions/International-Womens-Day

Nomination forms are also available from Council’s

Information Desk, Blacktown Civic Centre, Flushcombe

Road, Blacktown, or by calling 9839 6000.

Blacktown City Woman of the Year 2019 nomination 

criteria:

A woman aged 16 years and over who is currently living or 

working in Blacktown City.

A woman who has:

·         Made an outstanding contribution to their local community

·         Inspires others to contribute to their local community

·         Risen above adversity to reach their goals

·         Consistently demonstrated exceptional and progressive leadership

·         Mentored and inspired other women

·         Demonstrated leadership, innovation and creativity.

Blacktown City Women’s Advisory Committee Chair

Councillor Julie Griffiths award Ms Anyier Yuol the 2018

Blacktown City Woman of the Year in March.