2021 ALGWA Vic Annual Bursary Award

In 1989, under the leadership of then President Pam Robinson OAM, ALGWA Vic established an Annual Bursary Award to encourage and assist women working in the local government sector to further their education. Since then, the prize has been awarded to 28 women from member councils all across metro and regional Victoria.

"I've always felt like local government is more than just a

job. I'm grateful for the opportunity to connect with such a wonderful organisation who paves the way for women in the sector"

Renee Russell - City of Casey2020 Bursary Award Finalist,

Bachelor of Business (Management) ALGWA Vic is committed to encouraging women to advance their careers in the local government sector through study. Please join us by encouraging all of your female staff currently studying to apply for this award.

Nominations for the 2021 ALGWA Vic Annual Bursary Award open on the 1st of May 2021

For more information please contactCr Michelle Kleinert Executive Officer

Mobile: 0400 902822 Email: admin@algwa.com.au ALGWA-Victoria algwa_vic

"I believe this award provides not only an opportunity, but encouragement for those who are looking to continue to progress within the sector and further educate themselves"

Danielle Pepyat - City of Maroondah2020 Bursary Award WinnerBachelor of Laws

Work performance

Major workplace achievements

Evidence of the applicant’s commitment towards professional development

Evidence of the applicant’s commitment to Local Government

The length of time you have worked with the applicant

Please sign the letter and provide your position within your Shire or Council.

Thank you for assisting your staff member to achieve her goals.

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Using your Council’s letterhead, please type a letter of support outlining the applicant’s achievements addressing the following criteria:

Letter of Recommendation Requirements As evidence of their work ethic and achievements, the applicant is required to

provide a letter of recommendation written by their council employer alongside their application.

For more information please contact Cr Michelle Kleinert Executive Officer

Mobile: 0400 902 822 Email: admin@algwa.com.au

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or Council Member of ALGWA Vic

Estimated Completion Date:

Full Name:

Email:

Phone: (W)

Council Employer:

Current Position:

Individual Member of ALGWA Vic

Supporting Information (Relevant experience to further support your application. E.g. Community or Voluntary Activities)

Signed Date

Please email signed PDF nomination forms and recommendation letters to: admin@algwa.com.au Please only include information requested, any additional information will not be provided to the judges

Please do not send any information, other than that requested. (*Supporting Information means detailed information on your community and voluntary

activities – No CV’s will be considered or forwarded to the judging panel)

2021 Bursary Award Nomination FormApplications Close: Monday, 12th July, 2021

Course Currently Studying

Date Commenced:

Name of Institution:

Number of completed units of

Length of time Employed in Local Government

Employment History

What does it mean to you to have ALGWA Vic supporting women working within local government?

Why are you applying for this award?