Women's Honour Roll
Nominations open now
Do you know an inspiring woman from the Hepburn Shire? International Women’s Day is celebrated across the world on 8 March each year. The purpose of the day is to recognise women and their achievements.
In 2005, the Heather Mutimer Honour Roll was established to pay tribute to the women in the Hepburn Shire whose contributions, courage and examples have led to significant social change for women.
The roll provides a forum to acknowledge women who have made a difference in our Shire. By acknowledging these women, past and present, they become role models for generations to come.
We encourage you to think about a woman you know who deserves to be recognised.
To nominate an inspiring woman – download the nomination form(DOCX, 117KB). Alternatively drop into one of Council’s Customer Service hubs to pick up a hard copy.
Nominations close on Monday 25 September 2023 at 5pm.
If you require any advice or assistance in completing the nomination forms, please email: events@hepburn.vic.gov.au and we will be in touch.
International Women's Day 2023
IWD 2023 (Left to right) - Debbie Stoneman (granddaughter of inductee Marie Magdalen Lewis), Anneke Deutsch, Mayor Brian Hood, Heather Mutimer, Joee Aganetti-Fraser, Tess Brady, Joyce Orr, Cr Don Henderson and Cr Jen Bray.
Congratulations to the five local women who were inducted on to the Heather Mutimer Honour Roll on 8 March 2023, International Women's Day:
- Anneke Deutsch
- Joyce Orr
- Tess Brady
- Joee Aganetti-Fraser
- Marie Magdalen Lewis (posthumous)
Past recipients
2009 - 2005 Recipients
2009 Recipients(DOCX, 27KB)
- Kathleen Brown
- Lisa Jane Gervasoni
- Kathy Elizabeth Watt
- Margaret Laurus Grenfell (Posthumous)
2008 Recipients(DOCX, 45KB)
- Patricia Ann Tinetti (Trish)
- Mary Catherine Walsh
- Marjorie White
- Susan Marguerite Gunningham (Posthumous)
- Deaconess Georgina Marines Harvey (Posthumous)
- Elizabeth Sewell (Posthumous)
2007 Recipients(DOCX, 36KB)
- Phyllis Pollard
- Kathie Hollis
- Laurice Newman
- Alice Foley (Posthumous)
- Maude Glover-Fleay (Posthumous)
- Rev Jean Dara DeMurashkin (Posthumous)
2006 Recipients(DOCX, 46KB)
- Elizabeth Palmer Northcott
- Alice Robertson
- Pearl Millane (Posthumous)
- Grace Bremner (Posthumous)
- Sarah Whiteley (Posthumous)
- Margaret Cross (Posthumous)
- Thelma Annear (Posthumous)
2005 Recipients(DOCX, 32KB)
- Dr Gweneth Wisewould (Posthumous)
- Jean Elizabeth Peart M.B.E. (Posthumous)
- May Evelyn Lay B.E.M.
- Florence Montgomery Brooke
Nomination process
We call for nominations in September/October each year.
The International Women's Day Honour Roll Advisory Committee makes recommendations to Council on up to five recipients each year. Posthumous nominations can also be submitted.
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.