South Australian Government champions women and girls in sport with launch of new recognition awards

The South Australian Government has launched ‘The Power of Her 2025 Recognition Awards’ celebrating South Australians who empower girls and women in sport.

These awards are the latest initiative in the SA Government’s commitment to backing women in sport and will continue the work of helping ensure girls and women can equally and actively participate in the sport they love.

The awards will showcase individuals, clubs, associations, and State sport and recreation organisations who are implementing programs and initiatives which empower girls and women to pursue their sporting passions and help to advance gender equality – in sport and everywhere.

SA Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Katrine Hildyard enthused “I am thrilled that we can formally recognise those who are progressing change that is making a difference, those who are going above and beyond in their sport and community to ensure girls and women of all abilities can deepen their participation in their chosen sport and experience the many benefits of being involved.

“These Power of Her Awards build on the State Government’s efforts to tackle gender inequality; we have also re-established the Women in Sport Taskforce, implemented The Power of Her – Infrastructure and Participation grant program and invested in the Game Changing. Period. and Raiise programs.”

Nominations are open in the following categories:

• The Power of Her – Emerging Leader

• The Power of Her – Media Champion

• The Power of Her – Sponsor Champion

• The Power of Her – Champion Local Club – Metropolitan

• The Power of Her – Champion Local Club – Regional

• The Power of Her – Outstanding Organisation

• The Power of Her – Champion of Change

The awards further add to the legacy of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup when The Power of Her concept was introduced through the successful ‘Women in Leadership Symposium’ where more than 1,000 attendees came together to advance gender equality.

Nominations are open and will close on Tuesday 11th February 2025, with award winners announced at an International Women’s Day event to be held on Wednesday 12th March 2025.

For more information and to submit a nomination, visit www.thepowerofher.com.au