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BPW Awards

BPW Australia acknowledges outstanding achievement by its members by the giving of awards at the National Conference.
The awards winners  for 2010-2013 are:

BPW Woman of the Year Rinske Geerlings
Young BPW Jenny Gretgrix
Pat Harrison Leadership Award Rinske Geerlings
Beryl Nashar Woman of Achievement Sandra Cook
Jean Arnot Award Not awarded
Power to Make a Difference Not awarded
BPWA Annual Report Award BPW Coffs Harbour

Rinske Geerlings - 2010 BPW Woman of the Year, Pat Harrison Leadership Award

The BPW Woman of the Year Award

This award recognizes the contribution of a member and her commitment to the BPW aims and objectives, her involvement in general activities and her personal and professional progress.

Jenny Gretgrix - 2010 Young BPW

Young BPW

This award is for members up to the age of 35 and recognizes the member both her BPW and career achievements, and/or her potential in both areas. The member should have achieved success in her chosen career path and in the community; be committed to raising the status of women through her BPW work.

Pat Harrison Leadership Award – Past International President

This award is for members who are current Club Presidents.  The nominated member must have held the office of Club President for a minimum of 12 months in the National Conference triennium. The criteria for the award is:

  • Leadership in Mentoring Club Members;
  • Leadership in Promoting Young BPWs into the Club;
  • Leadership for Programs in the Club
  • Leadership for Programs in the Community

Sandra Cook - 2010 Beryl Nashar Woman of Achievement

Beryl Nashar Woman of Achievement – Past International President

This award is dedicated to Beryl Nashar the 2nd Australian to become BPW International President. The award is given by the National President to a member who has demonstrated continual commitment to the aims and objectives of BPW Australia in the current triennium.

Jean Arnot Award – Past Australian President

The Award recognises outstanding commitment and service to women through BPW and clubs nominate members for the Award.

The nominee must have held a position at BPW Australia national level and made an outstanding contribution to BPW Australia.