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Women in resources take the final bow THE 2022 WOMEN IN INDUSTRY FINALISTS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED, CELEBRATING THE OUTSTANDING SUCCESS ACHIEVED BY WOMEN IN TRADITIONALLY MALE-DOMINATED INDUSTRIES.
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his year’s finalists demonstrate the exceptional value women have brought to the industries in the past 12 months. Some companies saw multiple nominations within their ranks. Weir Minerals picked up nods for cyclone specialist Katherine Walton in Business Development Success of the Year, as well as graduate engineer Monique Yap for Rising Star of the Year. Bosch Australia (two), Norske Skog (two), KPMG (two) and the Department of Transport and Main Roads, QLD (four) all scored multiple nominations as well. Komatsu Mining’s director of strategy and performance Christine Morris has been nominated twice for the Excellence in Mining Award and the Mentor of the Year Award. Another individual, Transport Women Australia board member Merry Manton, has snagged herself two nominations for the Safety Advocacy Award and Excellence in Transport. Women in Industry ambassador Ashfield said the awards give women an opportunity to highlight key aspects and career-defining moments of their many years of success and dedication. The ifm efector marketing manager became the Women in Industry ambassador following her 2020 nomination for the Business Development Success of the Year category, which she subsequently won. Ashfield has progressed her career steadily, moving from executive assistant
to marketing assistant, and now leading the department. Ashfield encourages women from across the mining, engineering, transport, waste management, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors to grow themselves professionally. “I am proud of being the ambassador for the Women in Industry Awards, as it means what I do – and the way I do it – are accurate reflections on what ifm strives to accomplish every day,” Ashfield told Safe to Work. “I want to wish all the women nominated not only the best of luck but moreover, the recognition, support and help to raise the profile for all these wonderful women in the mining, engineering, manufacturing, process control, commercial road transport industries that can go unnoticed. “Well done to all those nominated.” CATEGORIES FOR THE 2022 WOMEN IN INDUSTRY AWARDS SOCIAL LEADER OF THE YEAR Proudly sponsored by Komatsu “Komatsu’s philosophy is passed down from generation to generation through our principles, strategies and the belief that corporate social responsibility is part of our core business and the value we create,” Komatsu Mining director strategy and performance Christine Morris told Safe to Work. “In regions across the globe, Komatsu continues to provide products and solutions which address social needs
ifm efector’s Rachael Ashfield is the Women in Industry Awards ambassador.
and give back to communities where we do business by leveraging the skills and passion of our people. “We seek to play an active role in supporting the long-term success of society through sustainable efforts that reach far beyond Komatsu, which is why we have decided to sponsor the Social Leader of the Year category. “This is our opportunity to recognise the women who are driving change in this category – breaking down barriers and creating new possibilities for the next generation.” FINALISTS: • Anne Williams – plant operations manager – rail, John Holland • Jane Tiller – ethical, legal and social advisor, Monash University • Jo Withford – senior project engineer, Transport for NSW • Penelope Twemlow – director, KPMG • Pranjal Pawar – project manager, Development Victoria
SAFETOWORK.COM.AU 46 MAR-APR 2022
