International Women’s Day
Devonport City Council will once again celebrate International Women’s Day with Diamonds of Devonport.
Since its inception in 2012, Diamonds of Devonport have recognised the efforts of more than 267 women who live or work within our community.
Nominations will be accepted for 2022 awards for the following categories:
- Personal Achievement
- Business Achievement
- Community Achievement
- Young Achiever (under 30 years)
Nominees must live or work in the Devonport Local Government area and have made a significant contribution over a period of time that enhances the Devonport Community.
- A long term volunteer of a community or sporting organisation; or a community provider organisation
- An employee of an organisation who has contributed over and above their day to day role
- A business woman/self-employed woman who has established a business in Devonport
NOTE: A previous Diamond recipient will not be awarded a second Diamond UNLESS it is within a different category and is a significant contribution within that different category
Nominations closed on Monday 7 February 2022.
2022 Ambassador
Devonport business woman Carla Pizzirani-Rand is honoured to be this years ambassador. The owner of the Face Bar hopes to inspire the next generation.
2022 Diamonds of Devonport Event
This year’s finalists were acknowledged at a cocktail event held on Tuesday, 8 March at 6pm at the paranaple convention centre.
Council will once again be collecting donations for the Share the Dignity March drive. We encourage you to drop off donations to Council’s Customer Service Counter (Level 2, paranaple centre) or the Bass Strait Maritime Centre (6 Gloucester Ave) during the months of March.
Diamonds of Devonport past recipients
The 2020 cocktail party was held Thursday 12 March, 6pm at the paranaple convention centre.
Diamonds, family friends and community supporters heard from Diamonds Event Patron Mayor Annette Rockliff, the 2020 Ambassador Margaret Fay and were entertained by Lasca Dry.
It was a fantastic night celebrating the achievements of local women within our community.
