Minister for Women Tanya Davies today named Gina Field the 2017 NSW Business Woman of the Year as part of the NSW Women of the Year Awards at the International Convention Centre Sydney.

“Gina is an exceptional business woman who built a respected and award-winning security business from scratch. She gives back to the Penrith and Nepean community through sponsorship of community events and encouraging girls to venture into male dominated employment fields,” Mrs Davies said.

“This is the first year we’ve recognised an outstanding business woman as part of the NSW Women of the Year Awards, and I’m pleased to see there are so many women contributing in different ways to the NSW economy.

“On International Women’s Day 2017, the Women of the Year Awards recognises the many women leading the way in cultural and economic progress in NSW,” Mrs Davies said.

Gina is also the President of the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, where she is considered a ‘pocket rocket’ in the business community and is a champion for women chasing their dreams.

The NSW Business Woman of the Year Award, one of six award categories in this year’s NSW Women of the Year Awards, recognises excellence in business.

The Awards support the NSW Government’s commitment to building an equitable, inclusive and safe society where all women are valued and respected, can contribute meaningfully, and can enjoy the rights, freedoms and protections to which everyone in NSW is entitled.

The Awards are sponsored by First State Super. To discover Gina’s story and the other finalists, visit NSW Women of the Year Awards.