
Rural Women’s Award Gala Dinner and National Announcement
October 28 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
See WebsiteJoin us for an unforgettable evening at the Great Hall, Parliament House! Bringing together industry leaders, politicians, change-makers, event partners, sponsors and of course our seven National Finalists and their friends and family, the Rural Women’s Award Gala promises an evening filled with inspiration, recognition, and empowerment. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night to remember!
The National Winner and Runner Up of the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award will be announced at a Gala Dinner at the Great Hall, Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. The prestigious event celebrates female-led ingenuity in the regions.
This year’s Rural Women’s Award Gala marks a major milestone; 25 years of spotlighting rural women who are shaping the future of our nation. The black-tie celebration will bring together alumni, government officials, industry leaders, private sector and supporters from across the country for what promises to be a night of inspiration, connection and powerful storytelling. 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner Tanya Egerton will be the event MC for’ the black-tie evening.
The annual Rural Women’s Award Gala is an opportunity to celebrate the forward-thinking, courageous leaders who come from industries across some of the remote areas of Australia, including each of the State and Territory winners, now National Finalists: Nicole McNaughton (QLD), Carol Mudford (NSW/ACT), Dr Mary Cole (VIC), Sarah de Jonge (TAS), Kelly Johnson (SA), Kristy Hollis (WA) and Isabella Thrupp (NT).