The Pittwater Woman of the Year 2024 has been awarded to Laura Enever in recognition of her significant contribution to the local and international surfing community, inspiring and showing young women that the sky is their limit.

Member for Pittwater Rory Amon commended Laura on the honour, recognising her passion and the positive impact she has made locally and abroad.

“This is a well-deserved honour for Laura. Her dedication to surfing and success in breaking the world record for the largest wave ever surfed into by a woman, has made our community so proud.”

“At 32 years of age, Laura is the youngest ever Pittwater Woman of the Year and an inspiration to many young surfers and aspiring pro athletes, particularly women, in Pittwater and beyond. She was one of the first female surfers in the North Narrabeen Boardriders Club, pioneering a pathway for the now dozens of young women surfing with the Club” said Mr Amon.

The award was presented at the annual International Women’s Day Breakfast hosted by the Zonta Club of the Northern Beaches at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Newport.

In receiving the award, Ms Enever praised her mother, Sarah Enever, who she described as her “hero, always being there for me so I could pursue my passion.”

“Thank you to Tricia Smith, Dr Lorna Scott, and the Zonta team for organising this significant event, and well done to Laura – you make us so proud!” said Mr Amon.

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