Council
28 February, 2025
Inspirational women to be celebrated
MOYNE Shire Council will tonight (Friday) acknowledge and celebrate some of the municipality’s inspiring women.
As part of the council’s Inspiring Women of Moyne Awards, a special presentation evening will be held at Charlie’s on East in Port Fairy from 5pm.
With over 20 nominations received for the awards, tonight’s free event will no doubt be a memorable one.
The event will feature renowned contemporary Aboriginal artist and founder of Spirit and Soul Creations, Sherry Johnstone, as keynote speaker.
Sherry will share her inspiring journey of resilience, leadership, and cultural storytelling.
Mayor Cr Karen Foster said each nomination represents an inspiring woman who has made a meaningful impact on someone’s life or in our community.
“These awards celebrate their achievements and reinforce the importance of supporting women in all areas of life,” Cr Foster said.
“This year’s International Women’s Day theme, #AccelerateAction, encourages us to take meaningful steps toward gender equality by actively creating opportunities, fostering inclusivity, and celebrating women’s achievements.”
A panel discussion will feature three remarkable women - Margaret Whitehead, Sherry Johnstone and Jacinta Ermacora.
Each will share their inspiring stories, reflect on the people and experiences that have shaped them, and discuss the resilience that has driven their leadership, advocacy, and impact within the community.
The community is invited to this free event to celebrate, reflect, and continue the important conversations that drive change for women in our community.
This year’s list of nominees include Adeline Thomas, Bree Ryan, Cassandra (Cassie) Peterson, Catherine Haldane, Jessica Berg, Jodie Hill, Joy Errey, Katie Hope (Clarke), Kayla Grant, Megan Sonego, Naomi Harman, Nicole Dwyer, Rachael Houlihan and Tricia Smith.
