The ACRS Women in Road Safety Award – established in 2022 – celebrates the outstanding contributions of women working to reduce road trauma anywhere in the world. This prestigious award recognises female leaders who are actively shaping road safety policy, research, practice, and community engagement.
Open exclusively to current ACRS members, the award highlights excellence in the following areas:
- Current impact: Demonstrated effectiveness in their current role in reducing road trauma.
- Track record: Active involvement in past road safety projects and initiatives.
- Leadership: Evidence of innovation, influence, and inspiration in the sector.
- Support for women: Commitment to encouraging and empowering other women in the road safety field.
Nominations must be submitted confidentially by two current ACRS financial members, and nominees must also be ACRS financial members at the time of entry. The award is highly competitive and seeks to honour those who not only lead in their own work but also elevate others around them.
Previous Winners
Award Criteria
This award is open to road safety professionals and advocates who are ACRS members. ACRS Fellows are not eligible for this Award.
Nominees must:
- Demonstrate active involvement in road safety.
- Demonstrate active encouragement of women in road safety.
- Demonstrate leadership and contributions in the road safety field.
- Currently work in the field of road safety.
- Be a member of the ACRS.
Winner Receives
The winner of the Women in Road Safety Award receives:
- Registration to the 2025 Australasian Road Safety Conference (2025 ARSC) in Perth, Australia
- Return flights to the 2025 ARSC for winner
- Accommodation for night of ACRS Awards ceremony
- Glass trophy
- Two -minute acceptance speech
Procedure for Nomination
- Nominations to be made through the ACRS Women in Road Safety Award online form completed by two (2) current ACRS members.
General Information
Nominees and nominators must be ACRS members – to learn more about ACRS membership, click here.
If you have any questions regarding this award, please contact the Australasian College of Road Safety by email: admin@acrs.org.au.
Thank you to Austroads, the official sponsor of the 2024 ACRS Women in Road Safety Award.