Cath Fowler and Sheerien Salindera from the Coffs Coast are among 24 recipients of the 2022 Future Women NSW Rural Scholarship Program.
The one-year scholarship program will begin with the finalists attending the Future Women Leadership Summit in Sydney on March 7 and 8, as part of the 2022 NSW Women’s Week celebrations.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said it’s regional women like Cath and Sheerien who are the lifeblood of so many communities.
“They have already gone above and beyond with their deep involvement in our community, and this program will boost their leadership potential as they inspire the next generation of local leaders,” Mr Singh said.
Cath, from Coffs Harbour, is the proud owner of one of only a handful of female-led digital marketing agencies in our city. Sheerien, from Emerald Beach, launched The Hive Mindset agency offering branding, marketing and strategic consultancy services to businesses.
Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the program is designed to connect driven and passionate women from all ages and backgrounds, and help them in developing leadership skills as they progress to the next stage of their career.
“The cohort, made up of small business owners, psychologists, farmers, business leaders, pilots and field workers will have a unique opportunity to connect and learn from each other in a setting that actively supports and encourages women to achieve their goals both personally and professionally,” Mrs Taylor said.
Not only do the winners get access to the coveted Future Women Platinum+ Program, valued at $5,500 each, but all 218 women who entered will also receive a complimentary one-year Gold membership, which gives them access to Future Proof, a year-long career development webinar series, and a 50 per cent discount to attend the Future Women Leadership Summit on March 7 and 8.
To find out more, visit: https://futurewomen.com/rural-womens-scholarship/
