2018 NSW Women of the Year Awards - Nominations open

• women who excel in business;

• inspiring female role models;

• women who have demonstrated excellence in their career and elsewhere;

• women who have made significant contributions in their community; and

• young women whose achievements make them young leaders in changing the social and business landscape for women.

Further information and nomination forms are available here.

• NSW Premier's Woman of the Year recognise NSW women who have excelled in their chosen career, field or passion. These women are exceptional achievers who have made a significant contribution to NSW and whose accomplishments make them a strong role model for other women

• NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year recognises Aboriginal women in NSW who have excelled in their chosen career, field or passion. These Aboriginal women are exceptional achievers who have promoted economic, cultural or social opportunities for Aboriginal people in NSW

• Community Hero celebrates heroes and/or volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the community. These women are positive role models who inspire others to contribute to the community too

• Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year celebrates women aged 18 to 30 years who have excelled in their career or made a significant contribution to their community

• Rex Airlines Regional Woman of the Year celebrates women from regional NSW who have made significant achievements in areas that are important to regional or rural communities

• NSW Business Woman of the Year recognises excellence in business in NSW. These women provide outstanding leadership and inspiration for other women to succeed

• First State Super Lifetime Achievement recognises an outstanding individual who has dedicated their life towards the advancement of women in NSW.