The eleventh annual BHP Women in Resources National Awards (WIRNA) were held in Canberra and celebrated the contributions of women in the resources industry at highlighting the importance of inclusive workforces.
The winners were drawn from state and territory-based awards, recognising exceptional talent across a wide range of professions, from metallurgists to electricians, community relations officers to environmental scientists.
The winners of the 2024 BHP Women in Resources National Awards are:
Dyno Nobel Exceptional Woman in Australian Resources Award
Josie Fourie, Head of Wells Australia, Woodside Energy, was recognised for her groundbreaking leadership in offshore drilling, leading the Enfield well abandonment project and her role in contracting a world-class drilling rig for Australia’s decommissioning programs.
Newmont Exceptional Young Woman in Australian Resources Award
Ashara Moore, Portfolio Lead, Civil and Mining at BHP’s Saraji Mine, was recognised for her leadership in managing large-scale projects and her contributions to advancing green technology within the mining sector.
The Bloomfield Group Outstanding Australian Tradeswoman, Operator or Technician Award
Nadine Heal, Open Pit Supervisor at Evolution Mining, was awarded for her resilience and dedication in advancing her career and championing gender diversity at Evolution’s Cowal Gold Operations.
Mitsubishi Development Excellence in Diversity Programs and Performance Award
Recognised for its success in attracting and supporting new-to-industry Indigenous and female candidates and fostering greater diversity within the workforce, Thiess’ Mt Arthur South Indigenous/Inclusive Trainee Employment Program took home the prize.
Maptek Women in Resources Technological Innovation Award
Dr Evelyn Ng, Group Manager, Materials and Innovation, Callidus Group, was honoured for her pioneering contributions to technological innovation in the mining industry, including the development of four patents.
Rio Tinto Inclusion and Diversity Champion in Australian Resources Award
Kanae Dyas, Workplace Support Manager, Anglo American, was celebrated for her exceptional leadership in fostering diversity, equity and inclusion, setting a new standard for gender and cultural safety within the resources sector.
The Women in Resources National Awards continue to inspire women to pursue rewarding careers in Australia’s resources industry, contributing to the sector’s growth, innovation and diversity.
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