Ballarat's Great Women

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In 2007 women of Ballarat were first nominated for recognition in a publication by Women's Health Grampians, supported by the Zonta Club of Ballarat.

Among Ballarat's Finest profiled 113 women who had made a significant contribution to our community, and was launched on International Women's Day 2008.

In succeeding years, further nominees have been added to the Honour Roll now known as Ballarat's Great Women.  The program is organised by the Zonta Club of Ballarat.

On Thursday 28 March 2020, a new group of women were honoured -
  • Donna Campbell, An inspirational motivator
  • Judith Bailey, A passion for solar systems and open spaces
  • Melissa Buckingham AMS,  A lifelong life saver
  • Jodie Gillett, Commerce 'worker bee' creates hive of opportunity
  • Deanne Gilson, Enriching lives through art and education
  • Dianne Hadden, Lawyer, advocate, dedicated to serving other people
  • Lorraine Harvey, Capturing history over many decades
  • Beverley Horwood OAM, Ensuring others have their time to shine
 

A copy of the complete Honour Roll of Ballarat's Great Women can be obtained here.
Ballarat's Great Women 2019 Honourees
Leading Senior Constable Janine Walker, Geraldine Roberts, Heather Browning, Paula Nicholson, Janet Rundell, Dr Shantini Deutscher, Robyn Reeves,
Dr Joan Hunt (posthumous), Sheilagh Kentish.