Exceptional women are all around us and that was certainly the case at the annual Resources Awards for Women, where we recognised women for their outstanding achievements in the resources and mining industry. 

As the sponsor for the award for Exceptional Tradeswoman, Operator or Technician in Queensland Resources, we were pleased to present the award to Jacqueline Kelly, Operations Maintenance Coordinator at Shell QGC for actively supporting emerging female leaders to build their confidence and unlock their potential.

The awards were presented at the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and Women in Mining and Resources Queensland (WIMARQ) 2023 International Women's Day Breakfast, with more than 1,000 women and men invested in making our sector's workforce more diverse and inclusive. 
 

_{Pictured: General Manager for Pre-Contracts, Fiona McDougall} 
 

Ventia's General Manager for Pre-Contracts, Fiona McDougall, said the event was a wonderful celebration of the achievements of women in the resources industry. 

"It was an honour to present Jacqueline with her award.'

'The breakfast and awards form part of the QRC's diversity and inclusion strategy which aims to increase the proportion of women in Queensland's resources sector to 30% by 2026. 

_{Pictured: The Queensland Resources Council and Women in Mining and Resources Queensland 2023 IWD Breakfast}