Shining a light on women of Moyne on International Women’s Day
Published on 01 March 2024
Moyne Shire Council is set to celebrate the incredible women who make our community special.
With an overwhelming response, Council received over 50 nominations for the 2024 Inspiring Women of Moyne awards, which aims to recognise and celebrate women in Moyne who contribute meaningfully to our community - whether through their work, studies, families, relationships, or community involvement.
The awards will be presented at a free breakfast event at Glyph Gallery in Port Fairy on Friday March 8, International Women’s Day, to be hosted by Deputy Mayor, Cr Karen Foster and featuring guest speaker Kirsten Diprose.
Mayor, Cr Ian Smith and Cr Karen Foster have selected the winners from the extensive list of nominees.
Cr Foster said it was important for women in the Moyne community to be acknowledged for their valuable contributions.
“Each of the women nominated are examples of the strong, capable and generous women amongst us,” said Cr Foster.
“These women have been nominated because they make a difference in the world around them, inspiring others,” she said.
“These awards are a passion of mine and provide a wonderful opportunity to celebrate women making positive impacts in the community while continuing the push for greater gender equality.”
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2024 Nominees:
Anne Middleton
Bev Bourke
Bree Ryan
Carli Reeve
Carol McDonald
Catherine Haldane
Dea Gibb
Deb Phelan
Dr. Eleanor Donelan
Emily Thorne
Fiona Woodhams
Gillian Beechey
Heather Mulready
Helen Foote
Ingrid Wynd
Jenny Dwyer
Jill French
Jo Canham
Judi Seath
Julia Ogden
Julienne Clifford
Kelly Burgess
Kimberly Parker
Kyra Crow
Lillian Serong
Lisa Ryan
Lisette Mill
Lucy Lehne
Marg Hulin (Cavalieri)
Margaret Lawrence
Martina Murrihy
Maureen Flemming
Maureen Hedger
Melanie Macilwain
Merran Moir
Michelle Hawker
Nicky Atkinson
Nicole Dwyer
Nicole McLennan
Oonagh Kilpatrick
Phuong-Dung Hoang
Rachael McGrath
Rachel Ross
Rochelle Winnen
Sarah Brittain
Shae Smith
Shannon McKay
Susan Rowbottom
Tina Stubbs
Tracey Gray
Tracy Wilson
Valerie Sproal