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AgriFutures Rural Women's Award

The AgriFutures Rural Women's Award is a leading accolade acknowledging the essential role women play in rural industries, businesses and communities. The department coordinates the delivery of the WA state award.  

About the Award

For 25 years, the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award has shone a light on a network of women across regional Western Australia, who are benefiting their communities and industries through their skills, commitment and ingenuity.

Winning the award recognises not only the individuals leadership but also promotes the region, industry or business on a national platform. The winners bursary can also be used to take their project to the next level and join an extensive alumni network across Australia.

The Rural Women’s Award of WA is supported by AgriFutures, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Westpac, CBH Group, and the Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network of Western Australia. 

Western Australian State winner 2026

Angela Teale is Strategic Advisor and Co‑Founder of Starsite Pty Ltd, where she combines aerospace engineering expertise with a deep commitment to regional development. 

Agrifutures Rural Women's Award

Applications for the 2027 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award are now open

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AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant

A separate grant program providing a leadership and development opportunity to women who are not quite ready to apply for the Rural Women's Award. Each year, 7 Australian women receive a bursary of up to $7,000 for professional development to help them bring their idea, cause, or vision to life.

Applications are now open for the 2027 grant program.

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2026 WA finalists

Three inspirational regional women were announced as the 2026 WA finalists. From cutting-edge space technology to showcasing premium WA food and innovation, their diverse initiatives seek to strengthen rural communities, drive dynamic industries and inspire female leadership.

  • Suzannah Moss-Wright

    Suzannah is pioneering Mottainai® Lamb, a project that combines sustainability, supply chain innovation and direct-to-chef distribution, aiming to create regional jobs and inspire female    ag-tech leadership. 

  • Fiona Mann

    By transforming canola from her farm into premium cold-pressed oil, Fiona aims to scale production, expand into interstate and international markets, inspire other farmers to diversify, and showcase the Mid-West food bowl.  

  • Angela Teale

    In partnership with a major international space company, Angela is pioneering a project to establish WA as a hub in global space communications to demonstrate that technical industries can thrive in the regions. 

Previous WA State Winners

See all past winners of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

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