Jean Arnot Award

The Jean Arnot Award was established in 1994 to honour the life and commitment of Jean Arnot, a past National President and pioneer of the fight for equal pay in Australia.

The Award recognises outstanding commitment and service to women through BPW. Clubs nominate members for the Award and the winning member is presented with the Award at the BPW Australia Conference.

The 2007 Jean Arnot Award winner is Ms Susan Jones from BPW Sydney.

Agnes Robertson Education Fund

The Agnes Robertson Education Fund was established in 1962 at the thirteenth BPW Australia Conference and honours the name of Senator Robertson, a former BPW member.
Funds maintained by Club contributions are available to girls to continue their education who would otherwise be denied further educational opportunities because of unfortunate circumstances.
Assistance comes in the form of books and/or equipment allowances, uniform allowance, payment of fees, or a financial grant.

Young BPW Award

The Young BPW Award acknowledges and recognises:

• A young (up to the age of 35) woman for both her BPW and career achievements, and/or her potential in both areas;
• A good all rounder, a woman who is achieving success in her chosen career path and in the community;
• Commitment to raising the status of women through her BPW work; and
• Successful in her career but has not necessarily reached the pinnacle of her career.

This is national program with young members being recognized in each State, and then at the National conference held every three years, a National Young BPW member is chosen from the State finalists. The current Young BPW is Genevieve Cother, BPW Kalamunda, WA.

More information is available under Young BPW.

Woman of the Year (WOTY) Award

The Business and Professional Woman of the Year Award was first implemented at the Alice Springs BPW National Conference in 2004. It was established at Club level to recognize the contribution of a member and her commitment to the BPW aims and objectives, also her involvement in general activities and her personal and professional progress. Already, many Clubs have implemented the Award and selected women who have demonstrated the above BPW values. Club Awardees then go on to enter the State and National Award programs at respective Conferences.

Bridgette Engeler Newbury runs Incognito Sum, a specialist brand consultancy that helps organisations speak clearly in the marketplace and is a member of BPW Mid-City, Victoria.