Congratulations to all the winners of the 2020 Women in Industry Award winner. Like every year, the calibre of nominees was very high, making life very difficult for the judges. Unfortunately this year’s physical event could not be held due to the COVID-19 pandemic but that didn’t stop a great number of women being nominated in the various categories. Organisers would like to the thanks the judges, and also a big thank-you to the sponsors Atlas Copco, BOC, and BAE Systems Australia.
Social Leader of the Year
Winner:
Jackie Lewis-Gray – BAE Systems Australia
Finalists
Alanna Vial – BlueScope
Althea Papinczak – Women in Design and Construction (WIDAC)
Elizabeth Taylor – RedR International
Gemma Murphy – QBE Insurance
Jane Tiller – Monash University
Sarah McSwiney – Boeing Aerostructures Australia
Rising Star of the Year
Proudly sponsored by Atlas Copco
Winner:
Alicia Heskett – Shell Australia (QGC)
Finalists:
Helen Vu – BOC
Kate Robertson – Geological Survey of SA
Kate Stanbury – Stantec Australia
Keren Reynolds – BAE Systems Australia
Louise Azzopardi – WesTrac
Nima Sherpa – BHP
Rose Lindner – MMG
Vera Milutinovic – Inenco
Noriko Wood – Fulton Hogan
Business Development Success of the Year
Winner:
Rachael Ashfield – ifm efector
Finalists:
Caroline Murray – APS Industrial
Jackie Thew – Abrasive Media Supplies
Marika Logan – Elgas
Stefanie Frawley – Colliers International
Sonia Turner – Scope Systems
Industry Advocacy Award
Winner:
Rose Read – National Waste & Recycling Industry Council
Finalists:
Elizabeth Molyneux – AGL Energy
Hayley Jarick – Supply Chain Sustainability School
Jacquelene Brotherton – Transport Women Australia Limited
Jodie Sainsbury – Kickass Women
Joy Marrocco – AGL
Shay Chalmers – Strategic Engineering
Sonja Malcolm – Sydney Metro
Safety Advocacy Award
Proudly sponsored by BOC Ltd
Winner:
Nadine Youssef – Sydney Trains
Finalists:
Annastasia Denigan – Cement Australia
Lyndal Denny – Women In Trucking Australia
Maddy Holloway – CITIC Pacific Mining
Natalia Trewin – WesTrac Pty Ltd
Noelani Reardon – Transport for NSW
Terese Withington – Weir Minerals Australia Ltd
Tracey MacDonald – BAE Systems Australia
Mentor of the Year
Winner:
Dayle Stevens – AGL Energy
Finalists:
Clytie Dangar – CRC ORE
Kylie Jones – Diageo Australia
Marie Varrasso – Officeworks
Excellence in Manufacturing
Winner:
Rochelle Avinu – Leica Biosystems
Finalists:
Josie Costanzo – Brickworks Building Products
Marina Melik – Boeing Aerostructures Australia
Rebecca Parnell – Artisan Food Company Pty Ltd
Samantha McDonald – Bluescope
Excellence in Mining
Winner:
Sarah Withell – Whitehaven Coal Limited
Finalists:
Carlie Hayward – BHP
Clytie Dangar – CRC ORE
Jacqueline Madsen – Caterpillar
Kim Parascos – iVolve Industrial Technology
Rose Lindner – MMG
Terese Withington – Weir Minerals Australia Ltd
Excellence in Engineering
Proudly sponsored by BAE Systems Australia
Winner:
Elizabeth Taylor – RedR International
Finalists:
Jane MacMaster – Engineers Australia
Jo Withford – Transport for NSW
Lesley DeGaris – Boeing Aerostructures Australia
Lidija Dumbaloska – Sydney Trains
Mandy Petrides – Bosch Australia
Excellence in Transport
Winner:
Melissa Strong – Lindsay Australia Limited
Finalists:
Agnes Leeson – Elgas
Camilla Drover – Transport for NSW
Danelle Kempton – Dananni Haulage
Jane Gillespie – Arup
Lyndal Denny – Women In Trucking Australia