Western Sydney Women Awards 2025

The Western Sydney Women Awards will be held as part of our annual Future of Women in Western Sydney Summit on 4th September 2025.

These awards celebrate women across all stages of life, business, and career throughout the Greater Western Sydney region, recognising their achievements, leadership, and impact.

We are proud that our awards program is free to enter and attend, ensuring accessibility and inclusion for all women in Western Sydney.

Celebrating the Women of Western Sydney

The Western Sydney Women Awards is the longest-running awards program dedicated to recognising the incredible achievements of women in Western Sydney. Our past winners have gone on to receive prestigious national awards, drive ground-breaking change and represent Australia on a global level.

Whether you're nominating someone inspiring or putting yourself forward, we encourage and welcome self-nominations. Our awards are free to enter, and free for finalists to attend.

Nominations close Friday 18 July 2025.

Award Categories

  • Western Sydney Young Woman of The Year

    Honours a young woman aged 16 to 25 who is making a meaningful impact in business, policy, community, or her field. This award recognises rising leaders and changemakers who show promise, purpose, and a drive to create positive outcomes.

  • Western Sydney Woman in Leadership

    Celebrates a woman who demonstrates exceptional leadership, driving results and influence in business, sport, politics, or community. This award recognises those who shape the future of their industries through excellence, vision, and impact.

  • Western Sydney Community Woman of the Year

    Honours a woman making a significant impact within her community, whether local or broader in scope. This award recognises contributions across any field, celebrating those who lead positive change through service, dedication, and leadership.

  • Western Sydney Business Woman of the Year

    Celebrates a woman who has excelled in business, showing entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and impact. This award recognises those creating meaningful change and inspiring others through their vision, leadership, and commitment to progress.

  • Western Sydney Woman in STEM & Trades

    Recognises a woman making her mark in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or the trades. This award celebrates excellence, whether achieved through education, employment, or enterprise, in traditionally underrepresented fields.

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AWARD TERMS & CONDITIONS

Entry into the 2025 Western Sydney Women Awards constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions below:

  • Nominees must either live in, run a business in or work in the Greater Western Sydney Region. 

  • Self-nominations are accepted & encouraged. 

  • Nominees must fulfil all elements of the eligibility criteria.

  • Entry is conditional upon confirmation of eligibility by the selection panel.

  • Nominees must consent to their nomination before an entry is submitted. 

  • All nominees must be female, Australian citizens, NSW residents, and at least 18 years of age on 16 June 2025.

  • Nominees for the Young Woman of the Year Award must be between the ages of 16 and 25 as at 16 June 2025.

JUDGING PROCESS

  • Finalists are selected by Western Sydney Women.

  • Winners are selected by an independent panel.

  • Finalists will be announced in August 2025 and winners will be announced at the Future of Western Sydney Summit 2025.