22-08-2024
Upper Lachlan Shire Council has welcomed the presentation of the prestigious Local Government Women of Distinction Award to Council’s CEO, Alex Waldron.
This honour, part of the Minister’s Awards for Women in Local Government, is awarded to a woman who has demonstrated exceptional innovation, integrity, and initiative and/or has a positive influence on others.
It was presented to Alex this week by the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP, Minister for Local Government and the Hon. Jodie Harrison MP Minister for Women, at a ceremony at Parliament House in Sydney.
The award recognizes Council’s CEO for her integrity, initiative, and leadership to deliver community projects which celebrate diversity and inclusion, even in the face of adversity.
“As leaders of change it’s essential local Councils celebrate diversity and inclusion, both internally via employment policies and externally through supporting and championing change,” Alex said.
“I’m thrilled to receive this award as it puts Upper Lachlan Shire Council at the forefront of excellence and innovation in this crucial field.”
“This very deserving achievement recognises Alex’s commitment and dedication to a highly challenging role,” said the Mayor Cr Pam Kensit. “I’m extremely proud of this accomplishment by our CEO.”
The Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government are a chance to recognise female councillors and council staff who make invaluable contributions to improve the lives of the people they represent and serve.
The awards were established in 2008 to recognise the outstanding efforts of women at the grassroots level of government in metropolitan and regional/rural councils.
Hon. Ron Hoenig MP, Minister for Local Government and the Hon. Jodie Harrison MP Minister for Women with CEO Upper Lachlan Shire Council Alex Waldron