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Dame Marie Bashir Peace Awards 2022

Published on: October 2022

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-127787

Dame Marie Bashir Peace Awards 2022

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore)

—Speaker, I had the privilege of hosting the Annual Dame Marie Bashir Awards again this year and handing out certificates to the exceptional young women nominated in 2022. The National Council of Women NSW Dame Marie Bashir Awards honours the example long-time member Dame Marie Bashir set. These awards recognise the significant contribution to social justice that these young women make, promoting harmonious relationships and peace in their school and community. The awards are open to all girls in years 10 – 12 in New South Wales Schools who have demonstrated a passion for social justice and work to bring the community together. I want to congratulate all the award recipients, thank them for their compassion and advocacy in their local communities, and wish them all the best in their future endeavours. Thank you to NCW NSW President Julie Morris, MC Anne Sheehan, this year's Awards Convener, Sally Fennell, and committee member Jacinta Fennell for their hard work in bringing this awards ceremony together and their commitment and advocacy for women's rights.