Celebrate the achievements of women in Western Sydney – women from business and local industry, education, health, charity and community groups – who are committed to improving our local community and the lives of others.

Nominate these inspirational women for the 2016 Women of the West Awards.

The awards were established by the University to recognise the significant contributions and achievements of women from the Greater Western Sydney region.

Nominations are open for the following categories:

• Women of the West
  
• Young Women of the West (specifically for women aged between 18 and 28 years old)

The winner of each category will receive a grant of $5,000 and nominees highly commended for each category will receive a grant of $1,000 to further develop their leadership and advocacy work in their local community.

Entries close Sunday 13 December 2015.

The winners will be publicly announced at Western Sydney University’s International Women's Day celebrations in March next year.

For further information or to submit a nomination, please visit www.westernsydney.edu.au/womenofthewest .