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 370 women who live or work within our community.
Nominations will be accepted for 2025 awards for the following categories:
- Personal or Community Achievement
- Entrepreneurial 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. They might be:
- A long-term volunteer of a community or sporting organisation; or a community provider organisation.
- An individual who has overcome personal obstacles to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
- A successful entrepreneur or self-employed business owner 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
2024 Ambassador
Julie Foster
Born in Queenstown, Julie’s family relocated to Devonport on her 5th birthday. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes and Devonport High School before joining the workforce at the age of 15.
Over the years, Julie built a successful career in the financial sector, steadily advancing to managerial, sales and marketing roles within various corporate financial institutions. In the later stages of her professional journey, she completed a Certificate of Business at UTAS and ventured into entrepreneurship and established her own business consulting agency.
In addition to her career achievements, Julie is a co-owner (alongside her husband Wayne and daughter Courtney) of well-established local retail surf store, Passport Surf. While enjoying a semi-retired status, Julie continues to contribute behind-the-scenes support to the family business.
Julie is the proud mother of James and Courtney and her three stepchildren, Andrea, Todd and Damien and very proud Nana Julie to her eight grandchildren.
2025 Diamonds of Devonport Event
The nominees for Diamonds of Devonport 2025 will be acknowledged at an event held TBC at the paranaple convention centre.
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The 2020 cocktail party was held Thursday 12 March, 6pm at the paranaple convention centre [120].
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.
