The Australian Centre for Leadership for Women (CLW), a virtual Centre at Leadershipforwomen.com.au is today launching the national Advancement of Women in the Workplace Award (AWWA) together with Avril Henry Pty Ltd and Diversity Council Australia. This Award will recognise women and men who are leading the way in reducing gender disparity, promoting equity and women's advancement in the workplace.

Dr Diann Rodgers-Healey, Founder and Director of CLW, Nareen Young, CEO of Diversity Council Australia and Avril Henry, Director of Avril Henry Pty Ltd will judge the applications and select the winners who will be awarded the prizes on International Women's Day in 2010.

Proudly sponsored by Australia Post, PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand and Living Now Magazine, applications for the Award are now open and will close on 22 December 2009.