Proudly initiated by the ATS Diversity in Tunnelling group and generously sponsored by Bouygues Construction Australia, the Women in Tunnelling Achievement Award is designed to draw attention to the women who are making a difference in the tunnelling industry.
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN NOW!
By recognising their leadership and achievements, we aim to promote career advancement and inspire others to support and recognise women who are contributing to our field. Additionally, the award will help women of all ages visualise themselves growing their careers and achieving great things within the tunnelling industry.
The prize will be awarded to a woman who has stood out in this sector for their technical excellence and industry leadership in their chosen field (for example tunnel design, construction or research) and are active in industry involvement including promoting the role of women in the industry through role modelling, mentoring and/or advocacy to attract and retain women and girls in the field of tunnelling.
Nominations are now open and the winner will be announced at the 2025 Australasian Tunnelling Conference in Perth.
How to nominate
- Using the Nomination Form, you may self-nominate, nominate a colleague or nominate any other woman who has made a positive contribution to the tunnelling industry or associated fields.
- Please read the Judging Criteria before completing the form.
2025 Terms and Conditions of Entry:
- The competition is open to women who are ATS members, NZTS members or Engineers Australia members (as at 5 November 2025).
- The nominations will be judged by a diverse range of members from the ATS Diversity in Tunnelling group, Bouygues Construction Australia and the New Zealand Tunnelling Society.
- Submissions open 26 June and close on 31 August 2025
- Any issues with the nomination process or questions should be emailed to pjones@engineersaustralia.org.au with the subject line ATS Women in Tunnelling Achievement Award
Prize:
$5000 cash
The Australian Tunnelling Society is committed to raising awareness, promoting discussion and encouraging action as part of its diversity strategy. Through industry and your support for these initiatives, we can help keep the message of diversity prevalent.