2016 Women in Mining Awards Celebrate a Diverse NSW Mining Industry

On International Women’s Day, we are celebrating our women miners with the launch of the NSW Minerals Council and NSW Women in Mining Network (WIMnet NSW) 2016 NSW Women in Mining Awards.

 

Women are critical to the success of the NSW resources sector. The awards aim to highlight the big success stories and recognise some of the industry’s leading contributors. With over 2,600 women directly employed in mining operations across NSW it’s now more important than ever to recognise the women and the businesses whose hard work and achievements help to keep NSW mining strong. 

 

“This event is an important opportunity for our industry to come together to focus on promoting the role of women within the NSW mining industry,” NSW Minerals Council Policy Director Claire Doherty said today.

 

“Mining has long been considered a male dominated industry, but the NSW Women in Mining Awards celebrate the pioneers of a stronger and more diverse mining industry,” said Ms Doherty. 

 

The NSW Women in Mining Awards provide a great opportunity to promote leading women and to celebrate their achievements. The winners will then have the opportunity to go on to represent NSW at the Women in Resources National Awards. 

 

Nominations for the awards are now open online at www.nswmining.com.au. 

Award Categories

• Exceptional Woman in NSW Mining
• Exceptional Young Woman in NSW Mining
• Outstanding NSW Tradeswoman/Operator/Technician
• Gender Diversity Champion (male or female)
• Excellence in NSW Company Programs and Performance

 

Key Awards Dates

 

Friday 1 April 2016

Entries close

 

April 2016

Finalists announced