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The 2022 Women of the Future Awards nominations are now open

Published: 20th June 2022

Are you Australia's next big change maker? The Australian Women's Weekly, Women of the Future Awards, sponsored by La Trobe Financial, is now open for entries from women aged 18 to 34.

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Now in its ninth year, the Award recognises and celebrates Australia’s incredible young female change makers with a charity, innovation idea or business that aims to bring positive change to the lives of others. 

This is a chance for you to highlight your work and win a prize pool worth more than $100,000!

Past winners have included tech entrepreneur Marita Cheng for her telepresence robot, young inventor Macinley Butson for her breast radiation shield, Anna Robertson for her socially responsible fashion label YEVU and experienced wildlife and conservation research manager Camille Goldstone-Henry.

This year’s major prize includes: 

  • A $40,000 investment in a 12 Month Term Account with La Trobe Financial.
  • A full-page advertisement in The Australian Women’s Weekly to promote your cause. 
  • A mentoring session with an ambassador or judge from this year’s panel. 
  • Additional exposure and support. 

Six finalists will be chosen to fly to Sydney and attend the Women of the Future Lunch hosted by editor Nicole Byers where the final winner will be awarded. 

Could this year’s winner, be you? Enter now. Entries close Friday 22 July.