The Power of Her 2025 Recognition Awards have been launched to celebrate South Australians who empower girls and women in sport.
These awards are the latest initiative in the State 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.
Nominations are open in the categories of Emerging Leader, Media Champion, Sponsor Champion, Champion Local Club – Metropolitan, Champion Local Club – Regional, Outstanding Organisation and 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 a remarkably successful ‘Women in Leadership Symposium’ where more than 1000 attendees came together to advance gender equality.
Nominations will close on February 11, with award winners announced at an International Women’s Day event to be held in March.
Click here for information or to lodge a nomination.
Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Katrine Hildyard said momentum from the Matildas and FIFA Women’s World Cup continues, with the government determined to harness it as to continue working to advance gender equality.
“Sport is such a powerful vehicle for change. When we equally include girls and women and celebrate their strength, physicality and power, it transforms attitudes about girls and women and the roles they can play in sport and everywhere else,” she said.
“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 awards are another clear demonstration of our government’s steadfast commitment to advancing women in sport. 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.
“I look forward to celebrating the efforts of the award nominees and winners.”