Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Women Pru Goward today announced the winners of the 2015 NSW Women of the Year Awards during a special reception at NSW Parliament House.
The 2015 Premier’s Woman of the Year Award is Professor Minoti Apte OAM – a leading researcher in the field of pancreatic cancers.
“Professor Minoti is currently leading pre-clinical studies which aim to create a new combination therapy to improve pancreatic cancer treatment,” Mr Baird said.
“In 2014 she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her service to medical research, tertiary education and the Indian Community.
“Alongside her impressive career successes, Professor Minoti is an active member of the Marathi Association of Sydney, an organisation that serves Sydney’s significant Indian population.
“Professor Minoti is a highly respected researcher and member of the community, and her achievements inspire other women to follow in her footsteps.”
The Premier’s Woman of the Year Award is chosen by a judging panel from a shortlist taken from public nominations.
The winner of the 2015 A.H Beard Community Hero Award is Lana Borg of Mama Lana’s Community Foundation.
“Lana is a well-loved member of the Penrith community, with her foundation serving 400 home-cooked meals for homeless people in the area, four nights a week,” Ms Goward said.
The recipient of the 2015 Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year is Annabelle Chauncy OAM, the co-founder of the School for Life Foundation. The Foundation is helping to build educated, sustainable and productive communities in rural Uganda.
“Annabelle has dedicated the past 10 years to expanding the work of the Foundation, which now employs more than 50 people, educates hundreds of children and will construct two new schools this year,” Ms Goward said.
The inaugural winner of the 2015 Rex Airlines Regional Woman of the Year is Barbara Cowley, a dedicated Hunter Valley volunteer and fundraiser.
“Barbara is a selfless volunteer who has worked for many local causes, including SHINE for Kids, a group mentoring and personal development program, breast cancer and literacy for homeless youth,” Ms Goward said.
“She also walked 180km over seven days raising $27,000 to help 385 girls take part in SHINE for Kids.
Donate To The Indian Sun
Dear Reader,The Indian Sun is an independent organisation committed to community journalism. We have, through the years, been able to reach a wide audience especially with the growth of social media, where we also have a strong presence. With platforms such as YouTube videos, we have been able to engage in different forms of storytelling. However, the past few years, like many media organisations around the world, it has not been an easy path. We have a greater challenge. We believe community journalism is very important for a multicultural country like Australia. We’re not able to do everything, but we aim for some of the most interesting stories and journalism of quality. We call upon readers like you to support us and make any contribution. Do make a DONATION NOW so we can continue with the volume and quality journalism that we are able to practice.
Thank you for your support.
Best wishes,
Team The Indian Sun
