Thank you for celebrating the 2026 Resources Awards for Women

Posted 10 March, 2026
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Thank you to everyone who celebrated the QRC and WIMARQ 2026 Resources Awards for Women on Friday 6 March, whether in person at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre or via livestream.

About 900 guests from industry, government and students filled the room – in a powerful reminder of the Queensland resources sector’s shared commitment to inclusion and progress.

Congratulations to all 2026 winners and finalists:

Exceptional Woman: Rae O’Brien (Thiess)
Exceptional Young Woman: Georgia Mehmet (Hastings Deering)
Technological Innovation: Humaira Ehsan (Hastings Deering)
DEI Champion: Bec Wright (Hastings Deering)
Exceptional Tradeswoman / Operator / Technician: Kymberly Bouchardt (BMA)
Excellence in Diversity Programs and Performance: BMA WomenRise program
Exceptional Female QMEA Student: Giselle Dickson (Moura State High School)

Thank you also to our wonderful panellists who shared their experiences about how to ‘Balance the Scales’.

Brian Gillespie from CS Energy, Susie Corlett, non-executive director, Brent Stowers from BUMA International Group, Kanae Dyas from PowerSkills AI and Nikki Hughes from Stanwell Corporation shared their real and practical insights for the sector.

And, thank you to all our sponsors and partners.