Impact Assessment: Rural Women's Award Program
This report presents an independent economic impact assessment of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Program, focused on the 2022 to 2025 cohorts.
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2026 Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement
Bringing together industry leaders, politicians, change-makers, event partners, sponsors and of course our seven National Finalists and their friends and family, the Rural Women’s Award Gala promises an evening filled with inspiration, recognition, and empowerment. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night to remember!
About the Gala Dinner and National Announcement
The National Winner and Runner Up of the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award will be announced at a Gala Dinner at the Great Hall, Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
The black-tie celebration will bring together alumni, government officials, industry leaders, private sector and supporters from across the country for what promises to be a night of inspiration, connection and powerful storytelling. 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner Carol Mudford will be the event MC for’ the black-tie evening.
The annual Rural Women’s Award Gala is an opportunity to celebrate the forward-thinking, courageous leaders who come from industries across some of the remote areas of Australia.
Learn more about the Rural Women’s Award
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8 September 2026
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Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra
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