Oasis Magazine - Cairns & Tropical North Queensland Issue 28 - Feb | Mar 2019 | Page 13

MORE POWERFUL TOGETHER CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2019 Woman of the Year awards DFS Galleria Scholarship Sponsored by Bendigo Bank For the recognition of women who have demonstrated courage and have made an outstanding contribution to the lives of women and girls in the Cairns Regional Council area. Categories: Woman of the Year and Young Woman of the Year Nominations: Open 1st February Download the nomination form from Council’s website Nominations close on Wednesday 27 February In 2018 Council established a $2000 Scholarship with the purpose of encouraging women to achieve an important goal and to support their valuable contribution to our community. Eligibility: Women must be actively pursuing a goal and/or making a contribution to women in the Cairns community. International Women’s Day Breakfast Date: Friday 8 March Time: 7am (for 7:30am start) Venue: Pullman Reef Hotel Casino What: Hot plated breakfast, motivational speakers, funny ladies The Ironing Maidens, and the announcement of the Woman and Young Woman of the Year Awards and Scholarship Award. Tickets $40.00 available from Ticketlink on ph: 1300 855 835 More Powerful Together For more information visit cairns.qld.gov.au