2025 WINNERS
RISING STAR OF THE YEAR – Proudly sponsored by Atlas Copco Australia
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
- Jennifer Clements, Consultex
Finalists
- Natalie Chandra, Epic Environmental (a Montrose Environmental Group Company)
- Aiyana Roberts, Alstom
- Teigan Baker, Busways
- Olivia Salamone, Knox City Council
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
- Tammy O’Connor, KingKira Group
Finalists
- Abby Crawford, Australian Power Equipment
- Rebecca Manley, Stanwell Asset Maintenance Company
- Jodie Dean, The Landscape Association
- Georgia O’Connor, Marvel Engineers
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
- Eileen Breen, NTEX
Finalists
- Karlie Zec, Tiny Tins
- Cherie Ellis, Fulton Hogan
- Lauren Goodheart, Cleanaway Waste Management
- Stefanie Nutt, M7-M12 Integration project
MENTOR OF THE YEAR
Recognising an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to developing female talent within their organisation or wider industry.
Winner
- Tash Fee, Clough
Finalists
- Tracy Adams, Fulton Hogan
- Gretchen Gagel, Women Thriving in Construction: A Global Institute
- Louise Azzopardi, TRANSPORT WOMEN AUSTRALIA LIMITED
- Lindsey Brown, GHD
SAFETY ADVOCACY AWARD- Proudly sponsored by PACCAR Australia
Recognising an individual working actively to improve safety for their industry.
Winner
- Mandeep Singh, Ego Pharmaceuticals
Finalists
- Joanne Edwards, Busways
- Samantha Novak, NW People Group
- Pip O’Donnell, Essential Energy
- Yameena Cossins, Optiscan
EXCELLENCE IN MANUFACTURING
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
- Naomi Elliott, Concept Labs
Finalists
- Kate Baker, Visy
- Pamela Jabbour, Total Image Group
- Zhixin Liu, JA solar Technology
- Melanie Flintoft, Silver Fleece
EXCELLENCE IN TRANSPORT – Proudly sponsored by Kenter Logistics
Recognising an individual who has gone above and beyond to improve and positively impact the Australian transport industry.
Winner
- Kirryn Crossman, SMEC
Finalists
- Sally-Ann Eather, Transport Women Australia Limited
- Sue Tomic, Chain Consulting Services
- Kelly Crossley, Transitrainer WA
- Alex Payne-Billard, Atkins Realis
EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING
Recognising an individual who has shown leadership in engineering, technological excellence and innovation.
Winner
- Stacey Daniel, Board Presence
Finalists
- Dr Nisa Salim, Smart Materials Lab
- Ruirui Qiao, The University of Queensland
- Cassandra Hodges, Inland Rail
- Yvette Griggs, Alstom
EXCELLENCE IN MINING
Recognising an individual who has made a positive contribution to one of the many facets of the mining industry.
Winner
- Becky May Felstead, Strong Minds, Strong Mines
Finalists
- Amanda Mitchell, Outliers Mining Solutions
- Brooke Adamson, Newmont
- Leanne Brock, AMETS
- Lisa Gibbons, Southern Cross Gold Consolidated
EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION
Recognising an individual who has made a positive contribution to one of the many facets of the construction industry.
Winner
- Isolde Piet, Suburban Connect
Finalists
- Kate Blizzard, TasWater
- Jo Farrell, Kane Construction
- Sharon Pearce, The Crane Industry Council of Australia
- Charlotte Maker, Central Coast Council
EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY
Recognising an individual who has made a positive contribution to the renewables, electricity, pipeliner or oil and gas industries.
Winner
- Suzanne Shipp, APA Group
Finalists
- Rachel Cain, Consolidated Power Projects
- Laura Caspari, ENGIE ANZ
- Erin van Maanen, Hydro Tasmania
- Zoe Devos, Ampol
WOMAN OF THE YEAR- Proudly sponsored by Fulton Hogan
Woman of the Year is chosen from the winners of the other Awards categories.
Winner
- Tammy O’Connor, KingKira Group
