International Women's Day Awards

Awards ceremony

Cairns Regional Council's annual International Women's Day Awards recognise women who have demonstrated leadership, providing inspiration as a role model within our local community.

Join us to recognise and celebrate women who make a positive impact in our community.

Friday, 8 March

Cairns Convention Centre

• Informal breakfast and barista coffee: 7:30am - 8:30am
• Live entertainment by Fingerprint
• Awards presentation: 8:30am - 9:30am
  • Guest speaker: Alana McKenna, Chief Executive Officer, Skytek

Book now at Eventbrite

Tickets $40 per person

Bookings close Monday 4 March, unless sold out prior.

Event enquiries: 4044 3629 or rsvp@cairns.qld.gov.au

Categories and criteria

Woman of the Year (25 years and over, as of 1 January 2024):

• For those aged 25 years or older who live, work, volunteer or belong to a community group in the Cairns Local Government Area. Demonstrates excellence in their chosen field;
• Contributes to the lives of women and girls in the Cairns community;
• Is an inspiration or role model to women and girls in Cairns community; and
• Lives within the Cairns Local Government Area.

Young Woman of the Year (24 years and under, as of 1 January 2024):

• For those aged 24 years and under who live, work, volunteer or belong to a community group in the Cairns Local Government Area. Demonstrates excellence in their chosen field;
• Contributes to the lives of women and girls in the Cairns community;
• Is an inspirational role model to women and girls in Cairns community; and
• Lives within the Cairns Local Government Area.

Women’s Recognition Award ($2,000 prize):

• Open to all ages, for those who live, work, volunteer or belong to a community group in the Cairns Local Government Area. Demonstrates excellence in their chosen field;
• For women who have individual goals to contribute to the lives of women and girls in the Cairns community;
• Is an inspirational role model to women and girls in Cairns community; and
• Lives within the Cairns Local Government Area.