Life members are members who have sustained commitment and demonstrated service to YWCA above and beyond the normal commitment expected of a member, volunteer, employee or contractor.

Meaning and Significance

• The Award is for life.
• Status recognises a select group of YWCA Members
• A YWCA Life Member pin is awarded and a formal letter of congratulations from the President.

Our life members

Demonstrated Selection Criteria

Life Member nominees must be proposed by a YWCA Australia Ordinary Member. Candidates will be assessed on a range of criteria, including the below.

• Sustained commitment and demonstrated service to YWCA above and beyond the normal commitment expected of a member, volunteer, employee or contractor.
• Ongoing and consistent support of young women’s leadership.
• Ongoing and consistent demonstration and support of the mission and values of YWCA.
• Sustained commitment and service to gender equality including leadership and active contribution.
• Membership of YWCA – with a recommendation of at least five years.

Nomination of candidates for Life Member

YWCA Australia Members are encouraged to nominate potential Life Members based on the selection criteria.

Nominations will be submitted to the Company Secretary and considered by the YWCA Australia Nominations Committee. The Committee will recommend Life Members to the Board for approval.

The President of YWCA will award a maximum of two Life Memberships at the Annual General Meeting each year.

Revocation

YWCA reserves the right to revoke the granting of Life Membership in extreme circumstances should the actions and behaviours of the relevant individual be deemed to be detrimental to YWCA and/or inconsistent with its mission and/or its values.

In the event of a proposed revocation of life membership, the Board will undertake an independent investigation and any decision must be unanimous.

Questions

If you have any questions about the Life Membership process, please get in touch at companysec@ywca.org.au