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Smart Women - Smart State Awards

The Smart Women - Smart State Awards shine the spotlight on women and girls who are leading the way in science, engineering and information and communication technology (ICT). The awards recognise Queensland's brightest women and girls achieving in their education or careers in non-traditional fields.

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Smart Women – Smart State Awards 2008 winners

Premier Anna Bligh and Minister for Women, Margaret Keech congratulated the Smart Women Smart State Awards winners for 2008 at a ceremony held at the State Library of Queensland on Tuesday, 2 September. Fifteen awards were presented, including two new award categories a 'Community Innovation Award' for enhancing Indigenous communities and a 'Green Award' for outstanding achievements in environmental science. A further ten finalists were highly commended and one received an encouragement prize.

Minister Keech (centre) with the winners of the Smart Women Smart State Awards 2008 and event MC Bernie Hobbs

Read about the winners and their projects.

• 2008 finalists

Previous winners and finalists

To see the women who have shone at previous awards, visit these winners' pages:

• 2007 winners
• 2007 finalists
• 2006 winners
• 2006 finalists
• Bright Future - Shining Stars student event

Community Innovation Award

The Community Innovation Award showcases the achievements of women making a positive and sustainable contribution to Indigenous communities.

We are proud to announce the winner of the Community Innovation Award, the Community Development Team from Lockhart Aboriginal Shire Council for their Lockhart River Community Development 2007 project.

Frequently asked questions

Our frequently asked questions will tell you what you need to know about the Awards.

More information and mailing list

Contact the Office for Women by email at smartwomenawards@women.qld.gov.au or call 1800 177 577 or join our Awards mailing list.