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WORKFORCE AND LEADERSHIP
25 Years of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award: Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future
95 pages
Published: 24 Sep 2025
Publication Code: 25-069
ISBN: 978-1-76053-579-7
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For 25 years, the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award has recognised and empowered women creating positive change across rural, regional and remote Australia. This beautifully designed commemorative publication captures the history, evolution and impact of one of the nation’s most respected leadership programs.
The book highlights the remarkable achievements of rural Australian women who saw a need and stepped forward to make a difference. More than a celebration of past achievements, this publication is a testament to the power of leadership, resilience and community, and a call to the next generation of women ready to shape the future of rural Australia.
What’s Inside
- A history of the Award from its origins in the 1990s through to its current position as a national platform for leadership, collaboration and change
- Biographies of Finalists and Winners from the last 25 years
- Spotlight stories highlighting the lasting legacy of the Award’s growing alumni network.
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