The 13th annual Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) Women in Resources Awards (WIRA) has recognised the achievements of six women from major mining and resources companies.
Nearly 1,000 people were in attendance at Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre when the winners were announced.
Six women from BHP, Shell Australia, Newmont Australia, Tianqi Lithium and RIG Technologies International were recognised in the individual award categories.
Accommodation facilities provider, Compass Group, took out the Outstanding Company Initiative Award.
CME Chief Executive, Paul Everingham, said the winners of the awards represented an extremely broad cross-section of the Western Australian mining and resources community.
“Each year WIRA highlights some exceptionally inspirational stories – and 2022 is no different,” Mr Everingham said.
“While our winners all have different stories and backgrounds, the one attribute they share in common is that they are all leaders in one shape or another.
“As our sector strives to increase diversity and continue the journey towards equality, our 2022 WIRA winners show that the future of the Western Australian mining and resources sector is in very good hands.
“In recognising and celebrating not only our winners but all our finalists, I hope that we can highlight the wide range of jobs, career pathways and opportunities that are available to women in our sector.”
The winners from WIRA 2022 are:
- Women in Resources Technological Innovation Award – Kim Tan, BHP, Mining Systems West Engineer
- Outstanding Operator / Technician / Trade Award – Madeline Deppeler, Shell Australia, Lead Terminal Technician
- Outstanding Young Woman in Resources – Elle Farris, Newmont Australia, Corporate Counsel
- Outstanding Woman in Resources – Kathy Lewi, Tianqi Lithium, Superintendent – Process
- Women in Resources Champion Award – Marie Bourgoin, BHP, Vice President, Warehousing Inventory and Logistics
- People’s Choice Award – Sravani Mukkisa, RIG Technologies International, Program Manager
