The Minerals Council of Australia has announced the winners of the 2023 Victorian Women in Resources Awards, recognising the excellence in career achievements, leadership and advocacy of women working in the Victorian resources sector.
The award winners in 2023 have had incredible career achievements and demonstrate the diverse range of jobs in mining from science to communications.
The winners also demonstrate a commitment to innovation and improving mining practices in their fields.
All winners are heavily involved in volunteer work and extra study to enrich the community.
The awards aim to promote inclusion in the resources sector and provide a platform for women to be role models and encourage more women into the mining industry.
The 2023 Victorian Women in Resources Award winners are:
- Exceptional Woman in Victorian Resources – Suneeti Purohit, Research Scientist, CSIRO
- Exceptional Young Woman in Victorian Resources – Rachel Peng, Graduate Rock Mechanics Engineer, Agnico Eagle
- Outstanding Australian Trade Operator or Technician – Alia Melgin-Hill, Process Plant Operator, Agnico Eagle
- Gender Diversity Champion – Joanna Stevens, Managing Director, Premier Strategy
Victorian winners will progress to the national Women in Resources Awards in September 2023.
