If you require support at any time while making your nomination, you can email us at DHSOFWGenderEquity@sa.gov.au

Nominations close 15 June 2026 at 5.00 pm

For all award categories, nominations will be required to demonstrate the nominee's:

• Active involvement in the South Australian community in the category area

• Lasting impact in the community based on their contribution and years of service

• Recognition as a leader or role model in the community and demonstration of inspirational, innovation and creative qualities; and

• Commitment to the advancement of women’s rights, social justice, equity and diversity.

Note: Women who have not been recognised in other ways may be weighted higher than those who have already received significant recognition, honours or awards.

Impact in Industry Award

This Award is to recognise a woman who makes an enduring commitment and impact within their industry, which brings about significant and lasting change. It highlights the commitment, innovation and leadership required to produce effective outcomes. 

Impact in the Community Award

This Award is to recognise a woman whose work has a transformative impact on their community. It highlights a woman who brings about positive change to improve the lives of those in the community by fostering equality and diversity and demonstrates what can be achieved through purposeful action.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Impact Award

This Award is to recognise an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander woman who consistently contributes, advocates and challenges the status quo. It highlights an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander woman’s leadership towards a shared community vision, a striving for parity, and inclusivity of her peers.

Impact on ending Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

This Award is to recognise a woman who has contributed tirelessly towards working to end domestic, family and sexual violence. It highlights the time, skills and dedication put towards making a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by domestic, family and sexual violence and demonstrates a commitment to long-term social change and a future free of violence for all SA women and girls.

You may also provide supporting information demonstrating the nominee’s contribution to the community such as:

• news articles (for example, local paper)

• public social media posts showing recognition of their contributions

• impact statistics such as number of people served or funds raised

• thank you messages from the community

• photos of them participating in community activities.

Email us at DHSOFWGenderEquity@sa.gov.au

The Office for Women (OFW) will use information collected from this form for the purpose of evaluating your nomination. You are not lawfully required to submit a response. In accordance with our privacy policy, OFW undertakes to treat any personal information provided by you as confidential and only for the purposes indicated above. Any information submitted will only be retained for such time as necessary to carry out the purposes for which the information is collected or as required by law. Email addresses and any other contact details you provide will not be provided to a third party or added to a mailing list without your consent. For further information please email DHSOFWGenderEquity@sa.gov.au.