Sponsors
The Office for Women would like to thank the following organisations for their support of the Our Women, Our State Awards.
Gold sponsors
Category 1 – Secondary student/group of students
Proudly sponsored by the Queensland Resources Council
QRC is the peak representative body for the minerals and energy sector in Queensland. QRC member companies have committed to increasing the ratio of women in non-traditional resource sector roles to at least 12 per cent by 2020. This goal is being supported by the Women in Resources Action Plan (WRAP).
Category 2 - Undergraduate student/group of students
Proudly sponsored by Energex
ENERGEX is pleased to recognise and embrace the role of women in the engineering field by supporting the Our Women, Our State Awards 2009. As one of the largest electricity suppliers in Australia, ENERGEX is committed to developing and supporting the advancement of women’s careers in the non-traditional technical fields of our business.
ENERGEX - powering positive careers for women.
Category 3 - Postgraduate student/group of students
Proudly sponsored by The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland is a leader in research and teaching in a comprehensive range of disciplines, including bioscience, nanotechnology, sustainable development, social science and humanities. Our diverse community of students, teachers and researchers includes a number of Smart Women – Smart State Award recipients, such as world-leading bioscientists Professor Jenny Stow and Professor Melissa Little. In 2008 five UQ students were highly commended for their research into biodiversity conservation and green algae. As a recognised employer of choice for women, UQ actively promotes opportunities for women across a broad range of disciplines.
Category 4 - Industry or business (senior position/s or researcher/s)
Proudly sponsored by IMBcom and The Institute for Molecular Bioscience
IMBcom and The Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) are delighted to jointly sponsor the Industry or Business award in the Our Women, Our State Awards 2009. These awards recognise positive role models whose contributions to society through science and technology encourage young women and girls entering these fields. Both IMBcom and the IMB recognise the importance of fostering an environment that encourages the engagement of women in science and industry.
Category 5 - Public or community sector (including teacher/s)
Proudly sponsored by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is proud to acknowledge Queensland's brightest women working in the public or community sector in the fields of non-traditional science, engineering and technology. The awards are important in recognising those committed and talented females who are leading the way as role models for Queensland women.
Category 6 - Green Award - Promoting female participation in environmental initiatives in SET
Proudly sponsored by Griffith University
Griffith University is a proud sponsor of the Our Women, Our State Awards 2009. Named 'Employer of Choice for Women' for the eighth straight year, Griffith University is committed to the development and recognition of outstanding achievements by women within the fields of science, environment, engineering and IT.
Category 7 - Promoting Indigenous women's participation in SET
Proudly sponsored by the Department of Transport and Main Roads
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is proud to support and encourage women in the pursuit of careers in science, engineering and other technical fields through the Our Women, Our State Awards. We currently provide a number of forums designed to enhance development and leadership opportunities for women, as well as addressing and discussing issues that affect women in today's working environment.
Category 8 - Great Queensland Woman Award - in recognition of Q150
Proudly sponsored by the QUT Built Environment and Engineering
Ruby sponsors
- Department of Community Safety
- Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
- Department of Environment and Resource Management
- Queensland Treasury
Brighter Futures supporter
Last updated: 11 November 2009
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