Thirty-three women and girls have been recognised across 6 award categories, receiving the highest commendation for their contributions to community, industry and society in NSW.

Since 2012, the annual NSW Women of the Year Awards have played a key role in recognising the women and girls whose determination, bravery, skill and passion has inspired their communities and others to achieve great things.

The NSW Women of the Year Awards 2024 is a celebrated event at the heart of NSW Women’s Week, which runs from Monday 4 March to Sunday 10 March and includes International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March.

The award recipients for each of the 6 categories are:

• Jessica Hill, Premier's NSW Woman of Excellence

  Jessica is a Walkley Award–winning journalist, advocate and public speaker who specialises in the subjects of coercive control and gendered violence.

• Monica Mudge, NSW Community Hero

  Monica is the visionary behind Treading Lightly Inc, a not-for-profit organisation that stands at the forefront of environmental advocacy in the Yuin region of NSW.

• Theresa Mitchell, NSW Regional Woman of the Year

  Theresa founded Agape Outreach Inc in 2009, a charity that focuses on assisting the homeless and those in need.

• Dr Casey Sullivan, NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year

  Dr Sullivan, a proud Wiradjuri and Gamilaroi woman, is a General Practitioner (GP) who owns her own medical practice in Tamworth – the first Indigenous privately-owned and managed GP practice in NSW.

• Noor Azizah, NSW Young Woman of the Year

  Noor, a Rohingya refugee, defied adversity to become a passionate advocate and educator. She is a co-founder and Director of the Rohingya Maìyafuìnor Collaborative Network, a Rohingya-led and refugee-led organisation.

The Ones To Watch

• Parisa Azad
• Aarohi Bansal
• Gezel Bardossi
• Sophie Berude
• Lola Fotheringham
• Bronte Gibson
• Matilda Gibson
• Abbie Jane
• Salma Kareem
• Izabelle Kelly

Get more information about the finalists, recipients and to watch the recorded livestream, visit the NSW Women of the Year Awards website.

Premier of NSW Chris Minns said:

“I want to extend my congratulations to all the remarkable recipients and finalists for the incredible impacts their work and contributions have had in various parts of our state.

“These women have gone above and beyond to achieve positive change within their fields and contribute to their communities. They are exceptional women from diverse backgrounds who are incredible role models for us all to look up to.”

Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said:

“Congratulations to all the finalists and recipients of the NSW Women of the Year Awards for being role models for the next generation of superstars.

“The record number of nominations this year is testament to the importance of these awards, but more importantly, a reflection of the broad impact women are having across our state.

“It is vital we recognise and support those who continue to challenge inequality, innovate and promote progress in their fields. I look forward to following their journeys as they continue to inspire others.”