About the award
The Sally Isaac Memorial Scholarship Award fosters the professional development of emerging female leaders who commit themselves to the improvement of their communities and those they serve through a $10,000 educational scholarship.
The award is open to women 35 years and under who have demonstrated achievement and commitment to improving community life in Victoria through:
- Local Government
- Social justice
- Aboriginal affairs and reconciliation
- Arts and music
- Community health
- Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- Urban planning
- The environment
Nominees must an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia. They can be local government officers, Councillors or community members.
2023's winner was announced at the Women's Network Dinner on Thursday 16 November 2023.