Nominations are now open for the Brenda Gabe
Leadership Award to recognize and reward the contribution women with disabilities have made, that is of direct benefit to women with disabilities,
or to make a more inclusive community, in Victoria.
The Award is presented every two years. In the year the Award is
to be presented, WDV will invite members of the community to nominate a woman
with a disability, or a group of women with disabilities, for the Award.
They encourage women with diverse backgrounds
and/or life experiences to be nominated.
Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) invites
nominations of individuals or groups who have made a contribution which has
either:
- Directly benefited women with
disability, or
- Ensured a more inclusive
community for women with disability in Victoria.
Award Details
The winner of the Award receives $2,000 towards
a capacity building project, or professional development. It is expected the
winner will be able to demonstrate the award money was used appropriately, and
provide a report the following year on what they’ve done since winning the
award.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals (or groups)
nominated for this award must identify as female (cis or transgender) or
non-binary person with disability and reside in Victoria.
- You can nominate yourself or
your group (self-nomination) or any individual who identifies as a
girl/woman (cis or trans), non-binary, or gender diverse person.
Post Date - 01-Jun-2021