The annual RIN Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Friday, 9 August 2024 at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) in Mackay. The RIN Awards recognise the significant achievements and enterprise that local businesses are demonstrating across seven categories including inclusion and diversity, expansion into new markets, safety foremost, standing out from the crowd, connecting in the community, champion culture and manufacturing excellence. The RIN Awards provide a means by which outstanding performance can be revealed, acknowledged and celebrated. With more than 350 people in attendance, it is a special night where industry gathers and collectively applauds the regional businesses doing great things. Don't miss this fabulous night to celebrate the nominees, finalists and winners across seven award categories and enjoy a delicious meal and live music from the awesome The Australian INXS Experience!

 

Tickets for the Gala Dinner are now available until sold out. Ticket box closes 26 July.

 

With thanks to our 2024 Event Partners

MAJOR PARTNER: Kaefer

SILVER PARTNER: Mackay Regional Council

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR: PIMS Group

 

 

AWARD CATEGORIES:

  • Safety Foremost Award – Sponsored by Diacon Australia

  • Champion Culture Award – Sponsored by Field Mining Services Group

  • Connecting in the Community Award - Sponsored by Local Buying Foundation

  • Expansion into New Markets Award - Sponsored by Queensland Hydro

  • Manufacturing Excellence Award – Sponsored by Queensland Manufacturing Hubs Program

  • Standing out from the Crowd Award – Sponsored by Onsite Training Australia

  • Inclusion and Diversity Award – Sponsored by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)

 

For more information about the RIN Awards Categories and criteria, download the award nominations pack to start your application today.

Award nominations close on 5.00pm Sunday 30 June 2024.

 

There are seven (7) award categories. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to nominate. Judges consider an organisation's size when assessing its nomination.

Safety Foremost Award – Sponsored by Diacon Australia
Awarded to an organisation that demonstrates a sustained safety performance and/or culture in a workplace, incorporating both physical safety and mental well-being.

Champion Culture Award – Sponsored by Field Mining Services Group
Awarded to an organisation that best demonstrates how they successfully engaged with their employees to deliver an improved workplace culture for their people and business operations.

Connecting in the Community Award - Sponsored by Local Buying Foundation
Awarded to an organisation that best demonstrates how they successfully engaged with the community or external stakeholders.

Expansion into New Markets Award – Sponsored by Queensland Hydro
Awarded to an organisation that demonstrates the most initiative, diversification, or success in developing a product or service that will aid in advancing decarbonisation or exploring foreign markets or expanding their supply chain to improve their domestic business outcomes.

Manufacturing Excellence Award – Sponsored by Queensland Manufacturing Hubs Program
Awarded to an organisation that demonstrates improving business sustainability by seeking out opportunities or altering practices to meet the current or future business environment. This may include innovations or the modification of products or services.

Standing out from the Crowd Award – Sponsored by Onsite Training Australia
Awarded to one outstanding individual within your organisation who demonstrates commitment, loyalty, dedication, and resilience in current market conditions.

Inclusion and Diversity Award – Sponsored by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)
Awarded to an organisation that demonstrates leadership in diversity, promotes equity, engages in inclusive and equitable workplace practices, and embraces workplace diversity in a meaningful way.

 

Nominating your business is quick and simple! First download and review the award nominations pack, read the entry guidelines, including eligibility details and award criteria. Start gathering relevant accomplishments and jotting dot points. Ask for help to stand out - outsource the application to an internal word wizard or copywriting subcontractor. Further details on award submissions are found in the nominations pack. Award Nominations Are NOW Open! You can nominate yourself or a worthy division of your business operating from the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday and Bowen Basin regions. Start your application today! Applications close at 5pm Sunday 30 June 2024, with winners announced at the Gala Dinner event on Friday 9 August 2024 at the MECC.

 

Judges: The assessment panel representing the Central Queensland resources sector business community will judge the nominees against the award's selection criteria and the impact in helping the region grow.

 

For an unforgettable experience celebrating people, innovation and excellence in the broader resources sector, the prestigious RIN Awards have been the pinnacle of industry recognition since 2008 in the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday and Bowen Basin regions. Bringing together industry leaders, innovators and professionals from across Central Queensland and beyond, the RIN Awards is dedicated to honouring the remarkable contributions of businesses to our economy and community.

The RIN Awards are a positive way to celebrate the many accomplishments in the resources sector. Come along to the mineral, energy and resources services sector’s night of nights as we recognise the outstanding achievements of supply chain businesses across the Central Queensland region!

Recap for last year's RIN Award Winners!

Rod Erwin - (Mastermyne), Reece Schulte - (Kaefer), Jon Byrnes - (Ausgroup Industrial Services), Tim Magoffin - (RIN Board Chair),

Kay Nyenuh - (Muscle Garden), Dan Grech - (BMA Hay Point Coal Terminal), Doug Paul - (KCL Industries), Stephen Burt - (Twin Hills Engineering)

 

Inclusion and Diversity Award Winner - Kaefer

Category Sponsor: BMA BHP Mitsubisi Alliance 

Photo: Reece Schulte - Kaefer (Winner), Dan Grech - BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (Category Sponsor)

 

Expansion into New Markets Award Winner - Twin Hills Engineering

Category Sponsor: Queensland Hydro

Photo:   Stephen Burt - Twin Hills Engineering (Winner), Ashley Schultz - Queensland Hydro (Category Sponsor)

 

Safety Foremost Award Winner - BMA Hay Point Coal Terminal

Category Sponsor - Diacon Australia

Photo:  Dan Grech - BMA Hay Point Coal Terminal (Winner), Brendan Refalo - Diacon Australia (Category Sponsor)

 

Standing out from the Crowd Award Winner - Rob Erwin from Mastermyne

Category Sponsor - Onsite Training

Photo:  Rob Erwin - Mastermyne (Winner) Nathan Corbett - Onsite Training Australia (Category Sponsor),

 

Connecting in the Community Award Winner - Muscle Garden Health and Fitness Centre

Catergory Sponsor - The Local Buying Foundation

Photo:   Kay Nyenuh - Muscle Garden Health and Fitness Centre (Winner), Kirsty Appletou - Local Buying Foundation (Category Sponsor)

 

Champion Culture Award Winner - Ausgroup Industrial Services

Category Sponsor - FMS Group

Photo:  Jon Byrnes - Ausgroup Industrial Services (Winner),

 

Manufacturing Excellence Award Winner - KCL Industries

Category Sponsor - Queensland Manufacturing Hubs Program

Photo:  Bernadette Zerba - Queensland Manufacturing Hubs Program (Category Sponsor),  Doug Paul - KCL Industries (Winner)

Nominate your business for the RIN Awards 2024 and advance your organisation's leadership, innovation and capability credibility across Central Queensland!