Women Of Influence LGA

Women of Influence in Local Government

On International Women’s Day in 2019, Municipal World launched a new award celebrating Women of Influence in Local Government. This year, we are inviting you to nominate women who you believe are deserving of this recognition.

Who Is This Award For?

The Women of Influence in Local Government Award celebrates women who have made significant contributions to the field. Whether on the administrative or political side of life, these women have demonstrated grace under pressure, working collaboratively and lifting up others along the way in the pursuit of affecting positive change in communities.

Municipal World will recognize women who:

• demonstrate excellent leadership skills, guiding teams and departments toward common goals;
• foster collaboration, inspire confidence, and promote a positive work environment;
• inspire confidence within the community, and the organization, while epitomizing transparency, accountability, and integrity;
• contribute to long-term vision and growth strategies;
• tend to social responsibilities while being accessible and respectful in driving collaborative solutions; and
• display strong interpersonal abilities, building relationships, resolve conflicts, and maintain a harmonious workplace.

What Are The Requirements? 

Your submission should include a summary (up to 500 words) of why the individual you’ve nominated should be recognized as 2025 Women of Influence in Local Government Award nominee – highlighting: 

• How they have guided their teams and departments effectively; 

• Their role in shaping the municipality’s vision and growth strategies;

• How they’ve made a difference in their community; 

• Ways they’ve mentored and supported others; and 

• Contributions they’ve made to the field of local government – locally, provincially, nationally, and/or internationally. 

Nominations must be received no later than 11 p.m. ET on Friday, Aug. 15.