WINNERS OF THE 2023 WOMEN IN RESOURCES AND MANUFACTURING TASMANIA AWARDS ANNOUNCED

WINNERS OF THE 2023 WOMEN IN RESOURCES AND MANUFACTURING TASMANIA AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Five outstanding women and one company working in Tasmania’s resources, mining and manufacturing sectors were recognised at the 2023 Women in Resources and Manufacturing Tasmania Awards ceremony.

The annual awards are coordinated by the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council (TMEC) in conjunction with the AusIMM Women in Mining Network Tasmania (WIMnet) to create awareness of the inspirational women working in resources, mining and manufacturing and encourage other women to pursue careers in these Tasmanian industries.

Ray Mostogl, TMEC Chief Executive Officer, said, “In the face of adversity, these remarkable women have shown immense resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to their chosen paths. They have defied societal expectations, proving time and again that gender should never be a barrier to success or the pursuit of one’s passion. We applaud the courage, brilliance, and unwavering spirit of the women in this sector. Their achievements stand as a testament to the power of determination, talent, and the limitless potential within each and every one of us.”

The winners of each of the Tasmania award categories, automatically progresses to the national awards which will be hosted by the Minerals Council of Australia and announced later in the year.

Weld Australia was proud to sponsor the Excellence in Company Programs and Performance in Tasmanian Resources. The winner of which was Bell Bay Aluminium for Our roadmap to a more equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace. TasRail received a Highly Commended award for The Rail Way.

The other winners of 2023 Women in Resources and Manufacturing Tasmania Award were:

Exceptional Woman in Tasmanian Resources, award sponsored by Bell Bay Aluminium: Kayla Williams, Bell Bay Aluminium, Process Maintainer

Exceptional Woman in Tasmanian Manufacturing, award sponsored by the Elphinstone Group: Erin Smith, Temtrol Technologies, Manager of Corporate Services

Exceptional Young Woman in Tasmanian Resources, award sponsored by Caterpillar Australia: Zixuan Wang, Bell Bay Aluminium, Specialist Business Improvement and Jessica Priest, GHD, Environmental Engineer

Outstanding Tasmanian Tradeswoman, Operator or Technician, award sponsored by Liberty Bell Bay: Teri Crawford, Bluestone Mines Tasmania JV, Magazine Keeper.

Guy Brooks (Training Manager, Weld Australia) on the far left, with the Bell Bay Aluminium team.

Guy Brooks (Training Manager, Weld Australia) on the far left, with the TasRail team.