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2027 QRC and WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women

Celebrating the women, allies and organisations shaping the future of Queensland’s resources sector.

The QRC and WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women recognise and celebrate outstanding achievement, leadership and advocacy across Queensland’s resources sector. The awards shine a light on women making an impact through their careers and communities, alongside the individuals and organisations championing meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion outcomes across the sector.

Ready to be recognised, or know someone who should be? Explore the award categories below and apply or nominate someone for the 2027 awards.

Key dates

9 September 2026

Applications open

6 November 2026

Applications close

29 January 2027

Finalists notified

5 March 2027

Awards Ceremony

Find your award category

Seven award categories recognise achievement across careers, trades and technical roles, innovation, leadership and diversity and inclusion.

Award category 01

Exceptional Woman

Recognises an exceptional woman at any career stage for her achievements, leadership, resilience and contribution to Queensland’s resources sector and community.

Award category 02

Exceptional Young Woman

Recognises an outstanding woman aged 30 or under who is making her mark through career achievement, leadership and contribution to a more inclusive resources sector.

Award category 03

Exceptional Tradeswoman | Operator | Technician

Recognises the achievements of a woman working in a trade, operator or technical role in Queensland’s resources sector, including breaking new ground in non-traditional roles, demonstrating resilience, achieving career goals and supporting greater gender diversity.

Award category 04

Technological Innovation

Recognises a woman who has developed or applied technological innovation in mining in a new, unique or specialist way, with a clear technical or specialist contribution beyond traditional project management.

Award category 05

DEI Champion

Recognises an individual of any sex or gender identity who champions the attraction, retention, inclusion and advancement of women and other underrepresented groups within their organisation and/or Queensland’s resources sector. Male allies are encouraged to apply.

Award category 06

Excellence in DEI Programs and Performance

Recognises a QRC member company delivering innovative and measurable diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that are creating a more diverse workforce.

Award category 07

Exceptional Female QMEA Student

Recognises an outstanding female Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA) student.

This category uses a separate entry platform. For more information or to apply please contact QMEA.

Contact the QMEA for more details

Not sure which category is right for you?

Download the Applicant Information document for full eligibility requirements, assessment criteria and application guidance.

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Know someone who deserves recognition?

Nominate a colleague

Know an exceptional woman, ally or industry champion who deserves to be recognised? Submit a nomination and we’ll invite them to apply for the 2027 QRC and WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women.

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Ready to apply?

Applications are submitted online through the Judgify awards portal.

If it’s your first time using Judgify, you will be prompted to create an account. Simply select your award category, complete the online application and submit your entry by 6 November 2026.

Before you start, we recommend downloading the Applicant Information document, which includes:

Eligibility requirements

Full assessment criteria and word limits

Judging information

Application tips

Supporting material requirements

Privacy information.

All applications will require entrant and company details, responses to the relevant criteria and a current CV.

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Resources Awards for Women