Young Women in Public Affairs

Applications for the Young Women in Public Affairs are available here
Applications open in August the previous year and entries must be received at District level by 1st April in the current year. Zonta International announces the awardees in June.

Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA)

 Recognizes young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life. This program operates at the Zonta club, district/region and international levels.

YearDistrict 24 winnersSchool and Nominating Club
2023Emily AnSydney Hills
2022


Cat (Nickie) Tran is a passionate advocate for social justice and women’s rights on many levels. Nickie was elected to her School Representative Council and School Captain position, and was selected by the NSW Department of Education for the Student Voice Committee. Impressively, Nickie is the founder and co-host of the popular ‘Teenaging’ podcast where she has addressed important issues such as period stigma.

ZC Macarthur Inc.
2020Peoly Gunaratne (international recipient)Hornsby Girls High School; ZC Hornsby Ku-ring-gai
2019Sarah al HelfyBirrong Girls High School; ZC Sydney West
2018

Jorga Attard

(international recipient)

Port Macquarie
2017

Mirac Mermi

Macarthur
2016

 

Denali Hutt  
2015

 

Athena Savvas - (international recipient)

(pictured with previous recipient Daniella Mraovic-left)
2014

 

Daniella Mraovic - (international recipient)
2013

Abi Rajkumar -(international recipient)
2012

 

Katerina Jovanovska
2011

 

Lana Nguyen

 

Macarthur

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