BHP is proud to be the principal sponsor of the Women in Resources National Awards (WIRNA) again in 2024, an annual occasion to celebrate the many varied achievements of women in the Australian resources sector.
2024 marks the eleventh anniversary of the awards, hosted by the Minerals Council of Australia in partnership with its branches and partnership organisations, the New South Wales Minerals Council, the Queensland Resources Council, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy Western Australia, the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council and the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy and, with support from Women in Mining Network state branches.
WIRNA is a wonderful opportunity to promote and encourage more women to pursue careers in the resources sector, and to recognise the vital role they play in driving innovation, productivity, and sustainability. At BHP, 37 per cent of our employees are now women, a figure that has more than doubled than 2016. We know that diverse teams are safer, more productive and engaged and we’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and perform at their best.
By supporting these awards, we hope to inspire the next generation of female leaders and role models, and to showcase the diverse and rewarding opportunities that the resources sector offers.
Awards
Six awards will be presented at the 2024 event, good luck to all the finalists!
Dyno Nobel Exceptional Woman in Australian Resources
• Christine Winskill - MMG Limited
• Leita Patten - Cement Australia
• Sonia Winter - BHP
• Robyn Ryan - South32
• Fiona Czuczman - S2 Resources
• Josie Fourie - Woodside Energy
Newmont Exceptional Young Woman in Australian Resources
• Hannah Legg - HER Engineering Machining & Maintenance
• Eliza Dennis - Shell Australia
• Shannon Brown - Geological Survey of Victoria
• Alexandra Oliver - Cromarty
• Samantha Samarua - South32 GEMCO
Rio Tinto Inclusion and Diversity Champion in Australian Resources
• Dr Vivienne Chan - Chevron Australia
• Felicity Davy - Agnico Eagle Fosterville Gold Mine
• Alicia Sargent - Rio Tinto Bell Bay Aluminium
• Damien Butler - The Bloomfield Group
• Mark Furlotte - Glencore McArthur River Mine
Maptek Woman in Resources Technological Innovation
• Dr Evelyn Ng - Callidus Group
• Lesley Tankard - Rio Tinto
• Claire Graham - Aurizon
Mitsubishi Development Excellence in Diversity Programs and Performance
• Mt Arthur South Indigenous/Inclusive Trainee Employment (MASITE) Program - Thiess
• GEMCO Peer Support Program - South32
• Programs Designed to Drive Female Leadership for Queensland - Anglo American
The Bloomfield Group Outstanding Australian Tradeswoman/Operator/Technician in Australian Resources
• Nyree Burnell - South32
• Tanya Olive - Jellinbah Mining
• Teresa Patterson - Tasmanian Advanced Minerals
• Alina Tyler - Deepcore Drilling
• Dianne Deegan - INPEX