Katrina Pastourmoglou from Valentine is the Swansea Local Woman of the Year 2025 for her efforts supporting the surf life saving community and Mark Hughes Foundation.
The Local Women of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate progressive thinkers, everyday heroes, social advocates and innovative role models.
This year, 93 women have been nominated by their local MPs to be acknowledged during NSW Women’s Week (2-8 March); an annual week-long celebration of women in NSW through a program of activities that empower women and promote gender equality.
Award recipient Katrina Pastourmoglou was nominated by Yasmin Catley MP – Member for Swansea for her outstanding work in the community as a volunteer with Swansea – Belmont Surf Life Saving Club and the Mark Hughes Foundation.
For more than a decade Katrina has served as the Secretary and Director of the Swansea – Belmont Surf Life Saving Club. Volunteering her time to support the club to host community events and surf life saving carnivals. In 2023, Katrina’s service to surf life saving was acknowledged by the Hunter Branch of Surf Life Saving when she was named Administrator of the Year.
Katrina has also served as a volunteer with the mark Hughes Foundation, giving up her time to work in the office on administrative tasks and supporting fund raising efforts.
Each Local Woman of the Year award recipient will receive their certificates at the 2025 NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on Thursday 6 March.
Recipients who volunteer and live in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW will also be added to the 2024 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll; a public tribute to recognise the vast number of women who volunteer their time and energy to help others.
To learn more about the Women of the Year Awards program and view the livestream, click here. For more about Hidden Treasures click here.
Minister for Women Jodie Harrison said:
“The Local Woman of the Year 2025 recognises, celebrates, and honours the contributions of women and girls across NSW. Local MPs across the state have nominated stellar women in their communities whose contributions are an inspiration to everyone. Congratulations and thank you to all the Local Women of the Year – this is recognition you deserve.”
The Hon. Yasmin Catley MP – Member for Swansea said:
“I’m so proud to have Katrina Pastourmoglou as an exceptional role model in our community, dedicating her efforts to making Swansea a better place for all women and inspiring others to work towards a brighter future.”