Celebrate the achievements of women in Western Sydney – women from business and local industry, education, health, charity and community groups – who are committed to improving our local community and the lives of others.

Nominate these inspirational women for the 2017 Women of the West Awards.

The awards were established by the University to recognise the significant contributions and achievements of women from the Greater Western Sydney region.

There are three categories in the Women of the West program:

• Women of the West – Business
• Women of the West – Community
• Young Women of the West (aged 18 to 28 years).

The winner of each category receives a grant of $5,000, nominees highly commended receive a grant of $1,000, and nominees commended for each category receive a grant of $500, to further progress their leadership and advocacy work in their local community.

Entries close 10 February 2017.

The winners will be publicly announced at Western Sydney University’s International Women's Day celebrations in March next year.

For further information or to submit a nomination, please visit www.westernsydney.edu.au/womenofthewest