Women in Resources Awards

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) is delighted to announce the 18 finalists for the 2023 Women In Resources Awards.  Now into its 14th year, WIRA recognises the power of gender diversity in WA mining and resources and highlights the outstanding efforts of individuals and companies to deliver progress in this […]

Western Australia’s mining and resources sector gathered to celebrate the power of gender diversity, with the 12th annual Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA’s (CME) Women In Resources Awards. A crowd of nearly 1000 people gathered at the Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre to see five inspiring women from Cube Consulting, Fortescue Metals Group, […]

At Rio Tinto, we want everyone to feel valued, respected and able to contribute their best. That’s why inclusion and diversity is a key element of our culture and the way we work. An inclusive culture and diverse workforce help us deliver superior performance by engaging our people, leveraging different perspectives and retaining the best […]

Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925. Newmont Australia’s 100 per cent-owned operating assets include Boddington in Western Australia and Tanami in the Northern Territory. Our Australia regional office is located in Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is […]

Chevron Australia recognises diversity and inclusion are key enablers in creating a high-performance organisation and critical to our ongoing success. Our talent is a key strategic advantage, and we strive to create teams with diverse perspectives to drive stronger performance and sustain competitive advantage. We believe employees who feel accepted and valued within the workplace […]

Two winners at the 2020 Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA Women In Resources Awards are celebrating recognition on the national stage.

Alcoa of Australia: 2019 Outstanding Company Initiative Winner “Our Australian operations have been on a journey towards gender equity for more than two decades. Winning this award was an important acknowledgment for the hundreds of members and allies of our women’s network who come to work every day pushing for change, and a proud moment […]

2019 Women in Resources Champion Winner “The CME Women in Resources Awards are fantastic recognition of the work across our sector to promote and develop women. I was humbled to be named the 2019 Western Australia Women in Resources Champion, and later the national award recipient. The awards have provided a platform to showcase Alcoa’s […]

Donna Stace: 2019 Outstanding Operator / Technician / Trade Woman Winner “What an honour to be nominated and win the Women in Resources Awards both for the State and at a national level. I am so grateful to be recognised for my contribution to the resources industry and in particular to be able to share […]

Fiona Hick: 2019 Outstanding Woman in Resources Winner “It is inspiring to see how many more women are working in the resources industry since I first started 25 years ago. The Women in Resources Awards recognise the contributions of many people – who coach, mentor, and give women opportunities to contribute. They are also a […]

Meredith Prior: 2019 Outstanding Young Woman in Resources Winner “I was very honoured to win the 2019 CME Award for Outstanding Young Woman in Resources. I was humbled to be recognised for my work in the diversity and inclusion space, but the award truly was a reflection of the fantastic work happening at Shell, by […]

Jenny Knight: 2019 People’s Choice Award Winner “I never thought that my story of trading designer clothes and high heels for Hi-Vis and steel cap boots would resonate with so many. I was humbled by the number of people that came up to me to congratulate me and share their stories after winning the People’s […]