Finalists for the upcoming Women in Industry Awards have been revealed.
They were chosen for demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact across their fields. From engineering and manufacturing to mining, logistics, and beyond, this year’s finalists represent what’s possible when talent, tenacity and passion meet.
The 2025 finalists are:
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
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
Winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 19 at The Carousel, Melbourne.
Tickets can be purchased here.
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