AgriFutures Rural Women's Award

For 25 years, the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award has shone a light on a network of women across regional Western Australia, who are benefiting their communities and industries through their skills, commitment and ingenuity.

Winning the award recognises not only the individuals leadership but also promotes the region, industry or business on a national platform. The winners bursary can also be used to take their project to the next level and join an extensive alumni network across Australia.

The Rural Women’s Award of WA is supported by AgriFutures, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Westpac, CBH Group, and the Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network of Western Australia. 

Who can apply?

The AgriFutures Rural Women's Award is open to all women across Australia involved in:

• rural industries
• rural and regional businesses
• rural and regional communities.

Applicants must be over 18 years of age, and no formal qualifications are required.

Financial bursary and development

A $15,000 Westpac financial bursary is awarded in each Australian state or territory, providing the financial resources to support a project, business or program that will benefit rural industries, businesses or communities.

The initiative may be commercially or non-commercially focused.

It must:

• be up and running, or live within 3 months of the application being submitted
• align with AgriFutures' strategic priorities

Award finalists will also receive professional development opportunities and access to alumni networks.

All state or territory winners will participate in a separate national selection panel interview.

The overall winner and runner-up will both receive additional grant funds from Westpac.

These funds may be used to further progress your winning project or assist in meeting national commitments.