International Women's Day - Heather Mutimer Women's Honour Roll 2026 Nominations

The Hepburn Shire Council recognises the leadership and achievements of women from all walks of life through the Hepburn Shire International Women’s Day Heather Mutimer Women's Honour Roll which was launched on International Women’s Day in 2005.

Each year - as part of the week of International Women’s Day - up to five names are added to the Roll. Posthumous nominations can also be submitted. The full list of Honour Roll inductees can be viewed on the Hepburn Shire Council website www.hepburnshire.com.au

Who can be nominated?

The Honour Roll is open to women over the age of 18 and from any field of endeavour. Organisations are not eligible to be nominated.

Nominees should:

• Identify as a woman
• Have lived, worked or volunteered in the Hepburn Shire.
• Be able to demonstrate the benefit of their activities (paid or unpaid) either through the organisation they serve or have served, or directly to the community.

Nomination categories

Nominations can be submitted under one or more of the following categories:

• Trailblazer: an inspiring role model who effectively leads the way for women starting out in a field that is traditionally male-dominated and has significant barriers for women
• Local champion: a dedicated member of their community who has used their skills and expertise in a voluntary or professional capacity
• Change agent: a woman who has made an enduring commitment in their field of expertise, interest or endeavour that has brought about significant and lasting change
• Emerging leader: a young woman redefining leadership in their career, field or passion
• Leading through disaster: a woman has led their organisation or community in disaster preparedness and response at a grassroots, state or global level.

Selection criteria

Each eligible nominee will be assessed against the following considerations:

• Advancing women’s status, interests and gender equity;
• Leadership qualities and sharing of individual skills and knowledge;
• Expanding the lives of individual women and their families;
• Creating long term sustainable change;
• Contributing creative, unique or innovative ideas or initiatives;
• Overcoming difficulties or challenges or;
• Through their personal achievements or projects.

Preparing a nomination

Please contact Hepburn Shire Council Events Officer via events@hepburn.vic.gov.au should you require assistance with your submission.

Your nomination must include:

• A fully completed nominee’s details and agreement, including the nominee’s signature of acceptance (question 1 and 2 and if posthumous 3 and 4 of this form).
• A fully completed nominator details and seconder (question 5 of this form).
• A response to all of the Selection criteria questions outlined in this form (question 6 to 12 of this form).
• Quotations or testimonials from others about the nominee (refer to point 13 on this form).
• A good quality photo to your nominee (refer to point 14 on this form).
• It is important that where possible you address ALL sections of this nomination form. This is a competitive Honour Roll as only a maximum of five names are added each year. The assessment panel need to be able to clearly understand and evaluate your submission.