Victorian Women in Resources Awards

The Victorian Women in Resources Awards recognise and promote diversity across Victoria’s minerals industry.

The awards recognise professional success, leadership, and advocacy of women working in the Victorian resources sector.

The awards aim to provide a platform for women to be role models and encourage more women into the mining industry.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 awards.

Nominations can be lodged here and close on 14 April.

Award recipients for each category will be announced in April and Victorian winners proceed to the national BHP Women in Resources Awards which will be announced in September.

The 2025 Victorian Awards are sponsored by Agnico Eagle, Stawell Gold Mines, WIM Resource, Southern Cross Gold and VHM Ltd.

Award categories

Exceptional Woman in Resources

This award recognises the exceptional achievements of women in the Victorian resources sector, in any occupation. It recognises professional success and leadership skills, resilience, methods of overcoming barriers and seeking out and accepting new responsibilities and challenges.

This work may include a commitment to community engagement and development, contributing to inclusion and diversity within the sector and sustainability initiatives.

Exceptional Young Woman in Resources

This category is open to women under 30 who have shown promise and achieved significant milestones in their careers to date. 

Outstanding Australian Trade Operator or Technician

This award recognises the achievement of women currently working in trade, operational or technician roles in Victoria’s resources industry. The award recognises achievement in breaking new ground for women in non-traditional careers as well as resilience, achievement of goals and support for gender diversity.

Gender Diversity Champion Award

This category recognises an individual – male or female – for their excellence in the encouragement, promotion and advocacy for the attraction, inclusion, retention and promotion of women within their company and/or the Victorian resources sector.

Diversity Program Award

This award recognises a resources company/subsidiary for excellence and innovation in inclusion and diversity programs to create a more diverse workplace in the Victorian resources sector.

Companies who have achieved increases in the proportion of women in non-traditional roles, such as senior management, engineering, sciences, operators and trades will be highly regarded.

To be eligible, the company must have a presence in Victoria and be a member of the MCA.

Technological Innovation Award

This award recognises the achievements woman women who are using and promoting technological innovation in mining. It also recognises innovative solutions  developed in the Australian resources industry.