Stakeholders from within the Paralympic Movement are being asked to nominate anyone they believe "embodies the spirit of the Paralympics and who inspires women within it".

This can also include organisations "instrumental in promoting or developing sport opportunities for women".

"It is important to highlight the work of and for women in the Paralympic Movement," said Tine Rindum Teilmann, chair of the IPC's Women in Sport Committee, which will shortlist the nominations before selecting the winner.

"We want more women and girls to participate at all levels, including leadership positions, and the recognition is a way to celebrate strong women or successful activities for women and girls already in the Movement.

"It is also a way to create awareness of the need for more activities for women and girls.

"The winner will stand as a strong role-model, and hopefully also in the future be a driver for change for others."

Russia's 13-time Paralympic gold medallist Rima Batalova receiving the International Women's Day Award from Sir Philip Craven in March during Sochi 2014 ©Getty Images





In 2014, International Women's Day fell during the Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi and fittingly, IPC President Sir Philip Craven presented the award to Russia's Rima Batalova during the Games.

Batalova, a 13-time Paralympic champion and vice-president of the Russian Paralympic Committee, had been instrumental in developing Para-sport in the host nation, it was claimed.

The 2013 winner was Spain's Sylvana Mestre, former chairperson of IPC Alpine Skiing's Sport Technical Committee. who now heads up youth development for the sport.

Nominations can be made here until before the deadline of January 30, with the winner due to be announced on International Women's Day, March 8..

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