The Victorian Honour Roll of Women was established in 2001 to recognise the achievements of women from the
Australian state
The states and territories are federated administrative divisions in Australia, ruled by regional governments that constitute the second level of governance between the federal government and local governments. States are self-governing ...
of
Victoria
Victoria most commonly refers to:
* Victoria (Australia), a state of the Commonwealth of Australia
* Victoria, British Columbia, provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada
* Victoria (mythology), Roman goddess of Victory
* Victoria, Seychelle ...
. The Honour Roll was established as part of the celebrations of Victoria's Centenary of Federation.
Public nominations for the Honour Roll open in the second half of each year and the inductees are reviewed by an independent panel of women. A short list of candidates is then sent to the Victorian Government Minister for Women for her consideration and selection.
The Honour Roll celebrates exceptional women in Victoria who have made significant and lasting contributions to their communities, the nation or the world. Women are recognised for their achievements in a broad range of fields, including science, arts, environment, law, social justice, family violence prevention, research, health, media and education.
, more than 600 women have been inducted onto the Honour Roll. The Office of Women's Policy produces commemorative booklets that contain biographical sketches of each woman inducted onto the Honour Roll.
Inductees
See also
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List of awards honoring women
This list of awards honoring women is an index to articles about notable awards honoring women. It excludes media, science and technology and sports awards, which are covered by separate lists, and it excludes orders of chivalry for women. The l ...
References
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Victorian Women's Honour Roll
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Lists of Australian women
Orders, decorations, and medals for women
Awards established in 2001
Culture in Victoria (Australia)
Feminism and history
Halls of fame in Australia
Lists of Australian people
Victoria (Australia)-related lists
Women's halls of fame