Top 50 Public Sector Women Awards
Raising the profile and highlighting excellence delivered by exceptional female leaders in the public sector.
Nominations for the Top 50 Public Sector Women Awards 2023 are now open.
About
Celebrating Victoria's best female leaders
Launched in 2017, IPAA Victoria’s Top 50 Public Sector Women awards program recognises those identified as women in all levels of government – Commonwealth, State and Local – for their leadership, dedication and accomplishment to the public sector.
The Top 50 Public Sector Women awards:
- recognise individual excellence and achievement of exceptional female leaders and their significant work
- provide a platform of support and encouragement to other women working in the public sector, and
- identify and celebrate female leaders and role models for staff across the public sector in Victoria.
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Article
Top 50 Public Sector Women, recognising exceptional women leaders during COVID-19
13 May 2022
After two years marked by uncertainty and separation (COVID-19), 80 women were awarded as part of the 2021 Top 50 Public Sector Women awards on 29 April 2021 in front of an audience of over 300 people.
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Interview with Zione Walker-Nthenda, IPAA Top 50 Public Sector Women award winner
23 May 2022
The African-Australian Community of Practice (CoP) interviewed Zione Walker-Nthenda, about her reflections on the Top 50 Women in the Public Sector and the importance of the awards.
Podcast
Women in leadership with Deanne Stewart CEO of Aware Super
20 May 2022
Reflecting on the release of the IPAA Victoria Top 50 Public Sector Women Awards for 2022, Deanne Stewart (CEO of Aware Super) shares insights on what helps and hinders gender equity in public and private sector workplaces.
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Top 50 Public Sector Women 2023 awards
IPAA Victoria is thrilled to open nominations for the Top 50 Public Sector Women Awards and we are looking to recognise and celebrate Victoria’s best female leaders.
This year, we hope to recognise an esteemed cohort of Established Leaders and Emerging Leaders who comprise the best of the public sector.
Award program key dates
- 18 September 2023 – nominations open.
- 3 November 2023 – nominations close.
- November 2023 – assessment and judging.
- December 2023 – nominees informed of outcomes, winners notified.
- February 2024 – award presentation and formal announcement of winners.
Emerging Leader category
When applying, think of leaders in the early to mid-stage of leadership career (e.g. Team Leader, Manager, emerging Director) who are recognised as the next generation of public sector leaders.
Established Leader category
When applying, think of senior leaders in the public sector in Victoria (e.g. an experienced Director, Executive Director, GM, CEO) who demonstrate positive and proactive leadership behaviours, including integrity, diversity and inclusion, and transformation.
Nomination Guidelines
Want to learn more? Download a copy of the Nomination Guidelines.
our partners
Major Partner
Davidson
Partners
City of Melbourne
Victorian Public Sector Commission
2021 awards ceremony
Date
Friday 29 April 2022
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm (AEST)
Location
Melbourne Town Hall
90–130 Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
2021 Winners – COVID-19 heroes
The 2021 awards theme ‘COVID-19 heroes’ reflects the efforts made during exceptional – and unprecedented – times. This year, 80 women were honoured across two award categories during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Top 50 Public Sector Women 2021 Awards highlights
In April 2022, IPAA Victoria held the Top 50 Public Sector Women Awards presentation to recognise the 80 exceptional women leaders for their tireless and inspirational efforts made during the COVID-19 pandemic.
