EXCEPTIONAL women in leadership positions have today been recognised in the NSW Women in Mining Awards 2020.
The yearly awards, run by the NSW Minerals Council, recognises and celebrates the contributions and achievements of women and gender diversity champions in the NSW mining industry.
NSW Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women Bronnie Taylor said the awards are a wonderful opportunity to highlight the outstanding women in the mining industry.
“[These women] are a shining light for women and girls interested in joining this important industry,” she said.
NSW Minerals Council chief executive Stephen Galilee said the awards showcase some of the highly skilled women who are helping to keep the world-class mining industry in NSW operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Today’s winners highlight the effort being made to promote greater opportunity and participation for women in mining and increase the career paths available to women in our sector,” he said.
Galilee also praised the outstanding finalists along with mining employees across NSW who have risen to the challenge of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our miners have kept operating under strict health and safety protocols that have helped to protect jobs, support local communities and maintain our contribution to the NSW economy,” he said.
The list of NSW Women in Mining Awards 2020 Winners are as follows:
Exceptional Woman in Mining
WINNER: Renata Roberts, Chief Corporate Services Officer, The Bloomfield Group
Exceptional Young Woman in Mining
WINNER: Leah Miller, CHPP Superintendent Maintenance Delivery, Yancoal Australia
Gender Diversity Champion
WINNER: Kate Swain, Partner, McCullough Robertson
Excellence in Diversity Programs and Performance
WINNER: WIMnet NSW Mentoring Program
Outstanding Tradeswoman / Operator / Technician
WINNER: Peita Heffernan, Trainer Assessor and Operator, Glencore Coal Assets Australia