Hanna was announced recipient of the award at the NSW Women of the Year Awards held at the International Convention Centre Sydney.

“It’s wonderful to celebrate and acknowledge women who have gone above and beyond to make a significant contribution to their community and society,” Mr Barilaro said.

“At only 22 years of age, Hanna has made a wonderful contribution to the local community, with involvement in the Bungendore Autumn Fair, the B & S Ball, and the Bungendore Agricultural Show, Rodeo and Country Muster.

“She sits on the board of the Braidwood Community Bank and has raised money for local organisations, so it was great to formally recognise her achievements on International Women’s Day yesterday.”

Associate Professor Catherine Birman was named winner of the 2017 Premier’s Woman of the Year Award.

This year a record number of nominations were received, with 257 women nominated for award categories and 83 chosen as Local Women of the Year.

Winners in the other individual categories are:

•         Community Hero Award – Debbie Higgison

•         Harvey Norman Young Woman of the Year Award – Dr Nicole Seebacher

•         REX Airlines Regional Woman of the Year Award – Julia Harpham

•         NSW Business Woman of the Year Award – Gina Field

•         NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year Award – Kristal Kinsela