Amy Riddle is carrying the hopes and best wishes of the Coffs Coast all the way to the 2026 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
Amy’s inspirational leadership and work with Corrective Services NSW locally has earnt her a spot as one of three finalists in the prestigious Regional Woman of the Year category.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh today congratulated Amy and wished her well ahead of the highly anticipated announcement of award recipients in two weeks.
“The NSW Regional Woman of the Year recognises the accomplishments of an exceptional woman who inspires and advances her community and contributes to the fabric of her local area. This is Amy Riddle to a tee,” Mr Singh said.
“Amy has spent eight years working to reduce recidivism rates by having challenging and confronting conversations with offenders as part of supporting them to change anti-social behaviours.
“She has built relationships with services that support vulnerable people and divert them from reoffending. Amy is widely regarded as a strong, inspirational role model for female offenders and victim-survivors as well as her colleagues.”
Amy says she’s honoured to be selected as a NSW Women of the Year Awards finalist and is proud to be representing the Coffs Coast.
“To be recognised at a regional level for frontline work that is often complex and challenging is deeply meaningful and appreciated,” Amy said.
“This nomination reflects not only my personal efforts, but also the collective commitment of my team, partner agencies and the communities we serve to create safer communities and better outcomes for individuals and families.
“These awards are an opportunity to send an empowering message to all women, elevate their voices, and reinforce the need for collaboration and advocacy in areas that directly influence safety and justice across NSW.”
The NSW Women of the Year Awards celebrates trailblazers, changemakers, quiet achievers and role models from every corner of the State.
Award recipients will be announced at a ceremony in Sydney on Thursday 5 March in the lead-up to International Women’s Day on Sunday, 8 March.
