BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS OF THE YEAR
Recognising an individual who has created new growth opportunities that has allowed their organisation to expand and generate greater revenue.
Winner
- Stefanie Frawley, TMX Global
Finalists
- Kacey Finlayson, Get Real Workwear & Safety
- Kelly McGinty, Powerhouse Logistics Pty Ltd
- Lucinda Adams, Weir Minerals Australia
- Navine Smith, Laminex Australia
- Sandra Robinson, Kennards Hire
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION – proudly sponsored by NAWIC
Recognising an individual who has made a positive contribution to one of the many facets of the construction industry.
Winner
- Trudy Grimshaw, Department of Finance, Western Australia
Finalists
- Aimee Najdovski, Acciona Australia
- Bek Bishop, Elite Building Services (Vic) Pty Ltd
- Jenana Roper, Schneider Electric
- Sonja Landon, Sedgman Pty Ltd
- Tara Matkovich, SMEC
EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING – sponsored by SEW-EURODRIVE
Recognising an individual who has shown leadership in engineering, technological excellence and innovation.
Winner
- Elsa Antunes, James Cook University
Finalists
- Elika Karbassi, Liberty Industrial
- Helen Baxter-Crawford, SMEC
- Jennifer Courmont, Downer
- Jennifer Del Mastro, Airservices Australia
- Nicola Taylor, BOC
EXCELLENCE IN MANUFACTURING – proudly sponsored by PACCAR Australia
Recognising an individual who has thought ‘outside the box’ to implement an outstanding personal contribution to their manufacturing business and the wider manufacturing community.
Winner
- Kristi Riordan, Harvest B
Finalists
- Brenda Denbesten, Dulux Group
- Kym O’Leary, COgear
- Naomi Elliott, Concept Laboratories
- Rebecca Vella, Laminex Australia
- Shari Lyon, Fluxwood Lighting
EXCELLENCE IN MINING – proudly sponsored by Weir Minerals Australia
Recognising an individual who has made a positive contribution to one of the many facets of the mining industry.
Winner
- Ashara Moore, BHP
Finalists
- Amy Chetcuti, Downright Diesel
- Georgia Wilson, Redpath
- Lisa Jane Hults, Hanson Construction Materials Pty Ltd
- Tyler Mahoney, Prospectors Club
EXCELLENCE IN TRANSPORT
Recognising an individual who has gone above and beyond to improve and positively impact the Australian transport industry.
Winner
- Coralie Chapman, Humes Concrete Products
Finalists
- Amanda Bradfield, EES Shipping Pty Ltd
- Ann Lopez, Lopez Brothers Transport
- Caddie Green, Metro Trains Melbourne
- Jenny Lancaster, Aurecon
- Leonnie Carter, Carter Heavy Haulage & Transport
INDUSTRY ADVOCACY AWARD
Recognising an individual who has helped shape a positive view of their industry and/or helped to create a policy change that benefits those working in the sector.
Winner
- Jemma Walshe, Fulton Hogan
Finalists
- Alanna Ball, Women in Safety
- Alexandra Nagy, SHAPE Australia
- Radmila Desic AM FAIB, Queensland Government Department of Communities, Housing, Digital Economy
- Ros Dent, BINGO Industries
- Ros Milverton, Seaway Intermodal
- Sandra Lau, Viva Energy Australia
MENTOR OF THE YEAR
Recognising an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to developing female talent within their organisation or wider industry.
Winner
- Teagan Dowler, The BCW
Finalists
- Alison Cusack, Cusack & Co
- Caoilin Chestnutt, BHP
- Julie Truss, Weir Minerals Australia
- Louise Azzopardi, Louise Azzopardi Training and Development Solutions Pty Ltd
- Renny Chivunga, Aurecon
- Shiloh Ainuu, BINGO Industries
RISING STAR OF THE YEAR – proudly sponsored by Atlas Copco Compressors
Recognising an individual who has shown significant promise within their chosen industry or who has reached new goals at the start of their career.
Winner
- Sophia Kurianski, Jinolo
Finalists
- Ambrin Begum, M-Power Software Pty Ltd
- Aya Salih, Bajwa EnviroConsult
- Felicity Waldmann, Kolsen (Espec Pty Ltd)
- Maddie Greenwood, SHAPE Australia
- Miranda Swift, Northrop Consulting Engineers
- Sunny Kalidas, Donald Cant Watts Corke
SAFETY ADVOCACY AWARD – proudly sponsored by Komatsu
Recognising an individual working actively to improve safety for their industry.
Winner
- Giselle Phillips, Fredon QLD
Finalists
- Annastasia Denigan, Toll Group
- Charlotte Keenan, Laminex Australia
- Joanna Davies, Aurecon
- Kylie Andrew-Komar, Re.Group Pty Ltd
- Simone Hamill, Delcon Group
WOMAN OF THE YEAR – proudly sponsored by Fulton Hogan
Winner
- Giselle Phillips, Fredon QLD
