The finalists for the 2025 Women in Industry Awards have been announced, where remarkable women are crowned for leading, innovating and making a lasting impact across Australia’s industrial sectors.
This event sells out every year, so book your tickets now and be part of a night that celebrates excellence, fosters connection and champions the future of industry.
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From manufacturing and mining to engineering, transport and logistics, these finalists represent the best of the best – and now it’s time to celebrate them.
Key event details:
- Thursday, 19 June 2025 @7pm
- The Carousel, Melbourne
- Dress code: Cocktail
Let’s come together to celebrate the incredible women shaping the future of industry.
These inspiring women have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact across their fields. From engineering and manufacturing to mining, logistics, and beyond, this year’s finalists represent the very best of what’s possible when talent, tenacity, and passion meet.
Join us in celebrating the women who are shaping the future of industry.
Find the full list of nominees below:
Excellence in Engineering
- Stacey Daniel, Board Presence
- Dr Nisa Salim, Smart Materials Lab
- Ruirui Qiao, The University of Queensland
- Cassandra Hodges, Inland Rail
- Yvette Griggs, Alstom
Excellence in Manufacturing
- Kate Baker, Visy
- Pamela Jabbour, Total Image Group
- Zhixin Liu, JA solar Technology
- Melanie Flintoft, Silver Fleece
- Naomi Elliott, Concept Labs
Excellence in Energy
- Rachel Cain, Consolidated Power Projects
- Laura Caspari, ENGIE ANZ
- Suzanne Shipp, APA Group
- Erin van Maanen, Hydro Tasmania
- Zoe Devos, Ampol
Excellence in Construction
- Kate Blizzard, TasWater
- Jo Farrell, Kane Construction
- Sharon Pearce, The Crane Industry Council of Australia
- Charlotte Maker, Central Coast Council
- Isolde Piet, Suburban Connect
Excellence in Transport
- Kirryn Crossman, SMEC
- Sally-Ann Eather, Transport Women Australia Limited
- Sue Tomic, Chain Consulting Services
- Kelly Crossley, Transitrainer WA
- Alex Payne-Billard, Atkins Realis
Excellence in Mining
- Amanda Mitchell, Outliers Mining Solutions
- Brooke Adamson, Newmont
- Becky May Felstead, Strong Minds, Strong Mines
- Leanne Brock, AMETS
- Lisa Gibbons, Southern Cross Gold Consolidated
- Safety Advocacy Award
Mentor of the Year
- Tracy Adams, Fulton Hogan
- Tash Fee, Clough
- Gretchen Gagel, Women Thriving in Construction: A Global Institute
- Louise Azzopardi, TRANSPORT WOMEN AUSTRALIA LIMITED
- Lindsey Brown, GHD
Rising Star of the Year
- Natalie Chandra, Epic Environmental (a Montrose Environmental Group Company)
- Aiyana Roberts, Alstom
- Jennifer Clements, Consultex
- Teigan Baker, Busways
- Olivia Salamone, Knox City Council
Business Development Success of the Year
- Tammy O’Connor, KingKira Group
- Abby Crawford, Australian Power Equipment
- Rebecca Manley, Stanwell Asset Maintenance Company
- Jodie Dean, The Landscape Association
- Georgia O’Connor, Marvel Engineers
Safety Advocacy Award
- Joanne Edwards, Busways
- Samantha Novak, NW People Group
- Pip O’Donnell, Essential Energy
- Mandeep Singh, Ego Pharmaceuticals
- Yameena Cossins, Optiscan
Industry Advocacy Award
- Eileen Breen, NTEX
- Karlie Zec, Tiny Tins
- Cherie Ellis, Fulton Hogan
- Lauren Goodheart, Cleanaway Waste Management
- Stefanie Nutt, M7-M12 Integration project
