Rural Women's Award 2002

The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) is calling for applications for the 2003 Rural Women's Award. The Award promotes women in Agriculture and natural resource management and recognizes and encourages this contribution.

The Award supports women who have a strong positive vision for the future of agriculture, including forestry, fisheries, natural resource management and related service industries.

The Award provides a Bursary of $15,000 for each State and Territory Award winner and the opportunity to attend an Australian Institute of Company Directors' Course. It also provides a Development Award of $5,000 for one runner up in each State and Territory.

Nominations close on World Rural Women's Day Tuesday, 15 October 2002. Further information and the nomination form are available on the web site.

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