{"id":60151,"date":"2024-06-05T10:26:41","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T00:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/?p=116467"},"modified":"2024-06-05T10:26:41","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T00:26:41","slug":"finalists-for-women-in-industry-awards-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=60151","title":{"rendered":"Finalists for women in industry awards announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WII_230608_0203-1024x683-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;\"><figcaption>Image\/Prime Creative Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/womeninindustry.com.au\/\">Women in Industry<\/a> Awards recognise outstanding women from across a range of industrials sectors, for example those who work in mining, transport, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, bulk handling, waste management, rail and construction and infrastructure \u2013 all sectors that are traditionally male-dominated.<\/strong><span id=\"more-116467\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Australian Mining, PACE, Manufacturers\u2019 Monthly, MHD Supply Chain Solutions, Prime Mover, Inside Construction, Waste Management Review, Inside Water, Rail Express, Roads &amp; Infrastructure Australia, Energy Today, Quarry and Australian Bulk Handling Review are partnered to acknowledge the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/women-in-industry-awards-for-2024-launched\/\">exceptional women<\/a> who have achieved success through their invaluable leadership, innovation and commitment to their sector.<\/p>\n<h3>EXCELLENCE IN TRANSPORT \u2013\u00a0<em>Proudly sponsored by Kenter Logistics<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Recognising an individual who has gone above and beyond to improve and positively impact the Australian transport industry.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Finalists<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alice Reis, Arup<\/li>\n<li>Anne Modderno, Swietelsky<\/li>\n<li>Jenny Fellows, Fellows Bulk Haulage<\/li>\n<li>Monica Dryden, Mott Macdonald<\/li>\n<li>Orlane Mortimer, Wollongong Crane Trucks<\/li>\n<li>Shani Davies, Metro Trains Melbourne<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>RISING STAR OF THE YEAR \u2013\u00a0<em>Proudly sponsored by Atlas Copco<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Recognising an individual who has shown significant promise within their chosen industry or who has reached new goals at the start of their career.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Finalists<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Freya Jeffries, GroundProbe<\/li>\n<li>Grace Stapley, SMEC<\/li>\n<li>Jessie Schilling, HKA<\/li>\n<li>Kate Leone, UGL \u2013 M6 Stage 1 Project<\/li>\n<li>Renee Daumuller, Incitec Pivot Limited<\/li>\n<li>Sophie Davies, Fortescue<\/li>\n<li>Vivian Lee, McConnell Dowell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS OF THE YEAR<\/h3>\n<p>Recognising an individual who has created new growth opportunities that has allowed their organisation to expand and generate greater revenue.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Finalists<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Claire Halsey, Cleanaway<\/li>\n<li>Michelle Knott, Brooklyn Quarry<\/li>\n<li>Rebekah Seysener, Orica<\/li>\n<li>Rhianna Di Trapani, Virtual Civil Consulting<\/li>\n<li>Sandra Robinson, United Rentals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>INDUSTRY ADVOCACY AWARD\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<em>Proudly sponsored by Komatsu<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Finalists<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Becky May Felstead, Strong Minds Strong Mines<\/li>\n<li>Brenda Denbesten, B&amp;D Group<\/li>\n<li>Kim Wainwright, Xplore Resources and Queensland Exploration Council<\/li>\n<li>Steph Gee, CM &amp; SM Gee Electrical<\/li>\n<li>Vesna Newman, John Holland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>MENTOR OF THE YEAR<\/h3>\n<p>Recognising an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to developing female talent within their organisation or wider industry.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Finalists<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Catriona Sutherland, Stantec<\/li>\n<li>Deb Scown, Ampol Limited<\/li>\n<li>Janelle Greene, NTI<\/li>\n<li>Kirstin Reblin, Opal Packaging<\/li>\n<li>Kristina Duris, Cleanaway<\/li>\n<li>Leanne Isabella, Hysata<\/li>\n<li>MarSerrano Lopez, SMEC<\/li>\n<li>Yiming Ma, Enscope<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>SAFETY ADVOCACY AWARD<\/h3>\n<p>Recognising an individual working actively to improve safety for their industry.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Finalists<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ally Boys, Toll Group<\/li>\n<li>Ann Redfern, Fulton Hogan<\/li>\n<li>Colleen Ning, GroundProbe<\/li>\n<li>Gail Harvey, Guidera O\u2019Connor<\/li>\n<li>Kahlia Foster, Harvey\u2019s Towing<\/li>\n<li>Kathleen Kelly, McConnell Dowell<\/li>\n<li>Liana Walsh, Elgas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>EXCELLENCE IN MANUFACTURING \u2013\u00a0<em>Proudly sponsored by PACCAR Australia<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Recognising an individual who has thought \u2018outside the box\u2019 to implement an outstanding personal contribution to their manufacturing business and the wider manufacturing community.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Finalists<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Derelle Mitchell, Health Focus Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Kira McGrath, Orica<\/li>\n<li>Lara Cassim, Ausco Modular<\/li>\n<li>Megan Haysom, Halocell<\/li>\n<li>Samantha Wynn, Komatsu<\/li>\n<li>Stacey Head, she wear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING \u2013\u00a0<em>Proudly sponsored by SEW-EURODRIVE<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Recognising an individual who has shown leadership in engineering, technological excellence and innovation.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Finalists<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allyson Woodford, APA Group<\/li>\n<li>Helen Baxter-Crawford, SMEC<\/li>\n<li>Nicole Waterman, Laing O\u2019Rourke Australia<\/li>\n<li>Olivia Mirza, Western Sydney University<\/li>\n<li>Prisantha Dissanayake, SMEC<\/li>\n<li>Tammy Sheely, Enscope<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>EXCELLENCE IN MINING<\/h3>\n<p>Recognising an individual who has made a positive contribution to one of the many facets of the mining industry.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Finalists<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ashley McCarthy-Griffiths, Stanmore Resources<\/li>\n<li>Kelly Ferguson, BHP<\/li>\n<li>Laura Jeffrey, TUNDRA Resource Analytics Pty Ltd<\/li>\n<li>Renata Roberts, The Bloomfield Group<\/li>\n<li>Sinead Booth, Fortescue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION<\/h3>\n<p>Recognising an individual who has made a positive contribution to one of the many facets of the construction industry.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Finalists<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Angela Hucker, EPIC \u2013 Empowering People in Construction<\/li>\n<li>Daisy Wu, Linesight; Multilingual Connectors<\/li>\n<li>Felicity Pettiford, Sydney Builder Chick<\/li>\n<li>Lisa Foley, McConnell Dowell<\/li>\n<li>Rebecca Britt, CIMIC Group\u2019s CPB Contractors \u2013 M6 Stage 1<\/li>\n<li>Sinead Redmond, GeelongPort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<em>Proudly sponsored by Energy Today, The Australian Pipeliner and Ecogeneration<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Recognising an individual who has made a positive contribution to the renewables, electricity, pipeliner or oil and gas industries.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Finalists<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aditi Dey, Enscope<\/li>\n<li>Elizabeth Wheeler, APA Group<\/li>\n<li>Marion Geltinger, Halocell Australia<\/li>\n<li>Sheila Wujanto-Hawe, Jemena<\/li>\n<li>Vesna Olles, BOC Limited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h3>WOMAN OF THE YEAR \u2013\u00a0<em>Proudly sponsored by Fulton Hogan<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Woman of the Year is chosen from the winners of the other Awards categories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/finalists-for-women-in-industry-awards-announced\/\">Finalists for women in industry awards announced<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/\">Rail Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WII_230608_0203-1024x683-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\"><figcaption>Image\/Prime Creative Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Women in Industry Awards recognise outstanding women from across a range of industrials sectors, for example those who work \u2026 <\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/finalists-for-women-in-industry-awards-announced\/\">Finalists for women in industry awards announced<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/\">Rail Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":1,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[163],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-60151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rail-industry-news-australia-new-zealand"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60151","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=60151"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60151\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":60152,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60151\/revisions\/60152"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=60151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=60151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=60151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}