WOMEN WINNING ACROSS INDUSTRY

THE ANNUAL WOMEN IN INDUSTRY AWARDS SPOTLIGHT REMARKABLE WOMEN MAKING A LASTING IMPACT ACROSS AUSTRALIA'S INDUSTRIAL SECTORS.

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The Women in Industry Awards remain the night of nights for celebrating women making a difference across industrial sectors. Now in their 11th year, the awards spotlight outstanding women driving change and creating new possibilities for future generations by breaking down barriers in multiple industries.

Held in Melbourne, the 2025 Women in Industry Awards celebrated nominees and winners across several categories. Australian Mining is proud to celebrate the hard work and dedication of so many exceptional women.

Woman of the Year and Business Development Success of the Year Awards
Winner: Tammy O’Connor

A proud Nyiyaparli Palyku woman from the Pilbara region of Western Australia, O’Connor established KingKira in early 2014 to drive innovation across the resources sector and empower local Aboriginal communities. Named after O’Connor’s daughters Kingston and Shakira, KingKira delivers industrial services, equipment hire, people solutions, maintenance and booms.

O’Connor strives to create meaningful long-term change by building a legacy of opportunity for Indigenous people while championing safety and environmental responsibility across industry.

The Business Development Success of the Year award recognises someone who has created new growth opportunities, allowing their organisation to expand and generate greater revenue. And O’Connor has done just that with KingKira.

“We went from a self-funded, small business (and) our revenue today is up to about $80 million,” O’Connor said.

O’Connor also took out the Woman of the Year Award, cementing her position as an industry trailblazer.

“I think (women) do things differently, and it shows,” O’Connor said. “Growing up, my mum and grandmother didn’t work.

“With my kids seeing other girls and women in leadership, they can see that we can do more than the things we’re told we should be doing.”