Cronulla MP Mark Speakman today congratulated Ruan Sims and Kate Fitzsimons on being named finalists for the 2019 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
The NSW Women of the Year Awards program recognises remarkable women across the state who have achieved inspiring things in their careers, in business or in their communities.
Cronulla’s Ruan Sims is a finalist in the NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year Award. Ruan is a firefighter with the NSW Fire and Rescue Service, a professional rugby league player, leader, role model, media commentator, NRL Ambassador, domestic violence and mental health advocate.
Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year Award finalist, Kate Fitzsimons of Cronulla, is the director of the Nicole Fitzsimons Foundation. The foundation aims to educate young people on the importance of overseas travel safety and also provides talented and dedicated young performing artists and sportspeople with financial assistance.
“Ruan and Kate are each making a significant impact in the places where we live and work, and in the lives of the people around them.
“I am pleased that these inspirational women are being recognised in this way and I encourage the community to show their support by viewing their remarkable stories online and by voting,” Mr Speakman said.
Finalists are listed in the following 2019 Awards categories, which are now open for online voting:
- Community Hero Award,
- Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year Award,
- Rex Airlines Regional Woman of the Year Award,
- NSW Business Woman of the Year Award, and
- First State Super Lifetime Achievement Award.
To submit your vote, or read more about the finalists, visit: https://www.women.nsw.gov.au/nsw-womens-week/women_of_the_year_awards.
Voting closes on 15 February, with winners to be announced at the 2019 NSW Women of the Year Awards at the International Convention Centre Sydney on March 7.
✅ Burraneer Bay Public School
✅ Gymea Bay Public School
✅ Kurnell Public School
Visiting three of our great local public schools this week! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for coming to our Presentation Day Mark Speakman. Kurnell PS always appreciates you !
I love all these wonderful young people. We need to make sure their future is secure with lots of opportunities.
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Happy Hannukah to our Jewish community!
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Commemorating tonight the 300th anniversary of the Melkite Catholic Church’s communion with the Church of Rome. ... See MoreSee Less
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Yesterday I joined 15 students from five Sydney schools at Parramatta, where they set off to retrace the steps of Sir James Martin, walking from Parramatta Square to Sydney’s Martin Place. In the 1830s Martin used to walk from his home in Parramatta to Sydney to go to high school.
A penniless Irish boy, Martin later became Attorney General, Premier and Chief Justice. He was a key architect of Australia’s first public education system.
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And he was the 4th Member for Monaro (1864-1865)! ❤️
Extremely encouraging to see our wonderful local history being embraced and taught.
Great effort from the students. 🚶♀️👏👏
The Labor MP of Parramatta is invisible. We need more voice at the parliament to build a future here
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That's so beautiful. Thank you Mark Speakman . Well done ladies.
Some well known, highly respected ladies there who had given much before joining Parli & now work for the good of our State!
Don’t care 🤷♀️ whether they are women or men I want the best person for the job. !!!!!!
Wow all those lovely ladies
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Wow…. All those lovely ladies.
Mark Spearman is a racist worm who cares nothing about profits and ego. long Live Palestine. From a Christian who cannot stand injustice. Israel is a terrorist regime along with Genocide Joe. So you take your fascists ideology Mr Speakman and shove it. Palestinians have been subjected to inhumane conditions treatment and discrimination extermination and apeartheiurd for 75 years. Go back to bed Sir.
Yet not a single member of the party cares that one woman dies a week from DV.
Sadly you have shown that you are not a leader and I will not be voting for NSW liberal anytime soon. First thing a leader would do is get rid of GREEN KEAN!!
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The Inaugural Lion Dance Kids Competition was a celebration on my fronts:
✅Chinese heritage and cuture, and its contribution to our multicultural society
✅ The lion dance values of joy, unity and positivity
✅ The thrill and joy of the vibrant colours and wonderful rhythms
✅ The skill, coordination and teamwork of the young performers
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Thank you for the information I love China. All it’s amazing history their art bronze work There is nothing they can’t do …unity positivity joy happiness wealth to all the Chinese people all over the World and in China that great Country .