2024 Shine Awards winners revealed
A Tasmanian woman who has found a way to inspire hope after the death of her daughter is this year’s overall winner of the Shine Awards. See all the category winners here.
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Darwin woman honoured in nation’s most prestigious awards
Presented by the Weekly Times and Harvey Norman, the awards cast a light on the often unsung efforts of women across regional Australia, across seven categories.
Shine Awards 2024: Meet the finalists
These 19 regional and rural women have been selected from an incredible field of nominees as finalists for the 2024 Shine Awards.
Meet the incredible women paving the way for rural Australia
From outback Queensland to Orange, Winton to the Whetbelt — meet the extraordinary Aussie women nominated for this year’s Shine Awards.
Helping sporting youth both on and off the field
An outstanding captain in her own right, it’s the opportunity to have a positive impact on young women everyday through coaching and mentoring that drives Bianca Scrymgour.
How Nicole Brown is helping others ‘make a go of it’ in the Territory
Making connections and putting forth opportunities for other First Nations people drives Nicole in her ventures as an advocate and champion for her community.
Fiona Harrison makes ‘chocolate for good’
Wiradjuri woman Fiona Harrison is focused on forging a path for change through her “chocolate for good”.
Fatal horse accident forges B Kinder Foundation
The death of her 12 year old daughter led Danny Mayson-Kinder on a kindness crusade that is changing the lives of country kids.
The woman in the bright pink ute
She’s the lady in pink shouting the success stories of regional women from the rooftops. Meet Rebecca Saunders.
‘They are a symbol of resilience’
A Jill of many trades, Amee Dennis hopes to offer Australian farmers and regional communities new avenues with her fashion and fibre projects.
‘I just love that we are someone to someone’
Over a 13-year career with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Courtney Bylett has followed a lifelong passion for rural nursing.
‘It’s hard as a performer to have many paid opportunities’
Hailing from Winton in outback Queensland, Amanda-Lyn Pearson is a comedic pilot armed with a cracking one-liner.
Shine Awards 2024: Final call for nominations
If you know an outstanding regional woman in your community that deserves to be recognised for their work, nominate them here before this Wednesday’s deadline, October 23.
‘Even if it’s five minutes go and check in on your mate’
When times get tough, it can be easy to hide away behind the farm gate. But Katie O’Brien is working to connect with isolated farmers.
‘It’s important to talk and to be heard’
Danielle McAlpine Johnson’s no stranger to tough times and triumph, as a documentarian championing heroes of regional Australia.
Meet the rural women making a difference in their regions
More than half of the world’s food is produced by women. And on October 15 we celebrate their achievements with International Rural Women’s Day.
Meet Dubbo’s ‘Ultimate Farm Wife’
New South Wales’ farmer Katja Williams equips rural women with the necessary physical, social and emotional skills for life on the land.
Rolling up her sleeves for the Wonthaggi community
The Country Women’s Association is more than just scones and cream, says this passionate member, who has dedicated her life to helping those in need.
Mobile bra fitter on a mission to help regional women
A central Victorian woman is making sure country women’s bras fit just right. But her goal reaches beyond clothing.
Documenting tomorrow’s football heroes at Northampton
In the town that produced dual-Brownlow medallist Patrick Cripps, Kate Box is ensuring there’s a record of any more future champions that come through the ranks.
Former Illawarra detective uncovering romance scams
Kylee Dennis of Illawarra is using more than a decade of experience as a NSW police officer to help prevent people from losing their life savings, and is a Shine Award nominee.
Artist, advocate and ag worker
South Australia’s Rosa Hillam has spent her life fighting for issues that she cares about, with her involvement with the Black Dog Ride her latest undertaking.
‘I see the CWA as a way of sharing skills with younger people’
There’s something deeply comforting about a home cooked meal. But for this volunteer, it’s an important skill with many benefits socially, financially, and nutritionally.
Final call for Shine Awards 2024 nominations
It’s the final week to nominate an amazing regional woman for the Shine Awards. Nominations close October 23, don’t miss out!
Supporting rural Australians through their grief
When WA’s Michelle Moriarty lost her partner suddenly in 2018, her skills as a social worker were put to the test in the most personal way possible.
Fostering the futures of the ag industry
Educator Claire Bibby at Murtoa has just celebrated a dozen years helping young people enter the agricultural industry, and ensuring they’re “paddock ready”.
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