2019 NSW Women in Mining Award Winners announced

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The winners of the NSW Mining Women in Mining Awards have been announced today, recognising the contribution women make to our world-class mining industry in NSW.

 

Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women, The Hon Bronnie Taylor MLC, joined over 300 guests, 20 Members of Parliament and special guests at the Awards event at NSW Parliament House.

 

“Congratulations to the NSW Mining Council for their initiative in presenting the 2019 Women in Mining Awards. These awards are a wonderful opportunity to recognise outstanding women working in the mining industry. Through their innovation and success these women are paving the way for future generations interested in joining this important industry,” Mrs Taylor said.

 

“Our NSW Women in Mining Awards acknowledge the highly skilled women who are making an important contribution to a successful mining industry here in NSW,” NSW Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee said today. 

 

“All today’s finalists highlight the efforts being made to promote greater opportunity and participation for women in mining, and the increasing number of career paths that are available to women in our sector,” Mr Galilee said.

 

NSW Women in Mining Award Winners:

 

 

Exceptional Woman in NSW Mining – sponsored by Mine Super

 

WINNER: Sarah Withell – BHP

 

 

Exceptional Young Woman in NSW Mining – sponsored by CMOC Northparkes Mines & Evolution Mining

 

WINNER: Brooke Lees  – CMOC Northparkes Mines

 

 

Gender Diversity Champion – sponsored by CMOC Northparkes Mines & Evolution Mining

 

WINNER: Tim Witney – BHP, Mt Arthur Coal Mine

 

 

Excellence in Diversity Programs and Performance in NSW – sponsored by BHP

 

WINNER: Peabody, Wambo Women Program

 

 

Outstanding Tradeswoman / Operator / Technician – sponsored by BHP

 

WINNER: Maddison Clarke, KRH Mining

 

 

Hugo Robinson