As part of the events leading up to International Women's Day, the Governor attended the 2025 NSW Women of the Year Awards Presentations, where women and girls from all walks of life were recognised for their achievements and contributions.

 

The following awards were announced: NSW Young Woman of the Year - Dr Jessica Luyue Teoh; NSW Community Hero - Sandy Rogers; Premier’s NSW Woman of Excellence - Dr Vanessa Pirotta; NSW Regional Woman of the Year - Kirsty Evans; NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year - Marjorie Anderson; 'The Ones to Watch' - Aish Khurram, Ashleen Khela, Aurora Iler, Chloe Croker, Emilia Trustum, Hayley Paterson, Jiayi Fang, Kat Mulcair, Lydia Tofaeono, and Waniya Syed.

 

Following the Presentations, the Governor hosted a morning tea at Government House to celebrate with finalists.