Interim shire general manager honoured at Ministers’ Awards

Narrabri Shire Council’s interim general manager Eloise Chaplain has been recognised at the 2024 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government.

Receiving the Champions of Change Award, Mrs Chaplain was recognised for her excellence in supporting and encouraging women’s participation at Narrabri Shire Council.

Prior to her interim appointment as general manager, Mrs Chaplain was council’s director of infrastructure delivery.

The Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government are a significant annual event, recognising the outstanding contributions of women who are making a difference at
the grassroots level of government across both metropolitan and regional/rural councils.

The 17th annual awards were presented during a ceremony at NSW Parliament, co-hosted by Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig and Minister for Women Jodie Harrison.

Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig said the awards are a chance to recognise the invaluable contribution women make to councils across NSW every day.

“I’d like to congratulate all the winners for their hard work and dedication,” he said.

“With the local government elections just around the corner, the awards are a timely reminder of the important role women play in our councils and communities both as workers and elected officials.”