Mayor Highly Commended At Minister’s Award For Women In Local Government
Forbes Shire Council Mayor, Phyllis Miller OAM received a Highly Commended Award for Elected Representative for Rural/Regional NSW. The awards are in their 12th year and highlight the contribution women make to the communities in which they serve.
Last week in the NSW Parliament the role women have played and play each day in local government was celebrated. “A special congratulations must go to Cr. Phyllis Miller OAM, Mayor of Forbes, for receiving the Highly Commended Award for Elected Representative for Rural/Regional NSW,” said Phil Donato, Member for Orange. Now in its 12th year The Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government celebrate the contribution of women to local government in NSW. In addition to recognising the significant contribution of award winners, the awards aim to encourage more women to take on leadership roles in local government in NSW. The awards also highlight the significant contribution these women make in their local communities. “I was pleased to see so many of our councillors from the Orange electorate (Orange, Cabonne, Parkes and Forbes) along with senior managerial staff, nominated for these awards make the trip to Sydney,” continued Phil Donato, Member for Orange. Continued on page 2