


2025 National AEMEE Awards
Celebrating Excellence in Resources and Energy
Presented by Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation
Since 2018, the AEMEE National Resource Sector Awards have recognised the contribution of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous businesses within the resource sector across a range of categories. The presentation of these prominent awards conclude AEMEE's Annual Conference.
Nominations for the 2025 Awards are now closed and Finalists have been announced on our socials.
2025 AWARD CATEGORIES
Indigenous Business of the Year
Recognises an established Indigenous-owned business demonstrating exceptional performance, sustained growth, innovation, and measurable impact in the resources and energy sector.
New Indigenous Business of the Year
Celebrates an Indigenous-owned business established within the last three years that shows strong potential, innovation, and early sector success.
Sector Champion Award
Acknowledges an individual or organisation significantly advancing Indigenous participation, capability, and leadership in the resources and energy sector.
Powering Country Award (energy, environment and sustainability)
Recognises excellence in projects or initiatives that advance energy transition, renewable energy, environmental stewardship, or sustainable development.
Resource Sector Business of the Year
Honours a business that has excelled in delivering products, services, or projects in the resources sector while demonstrating best practice, safety, and positive community outcomes.
Collaboration of the Year Award
Rewards a partnership or collaborative initiative between Indigenous and non-Indigenous organisations that delivers shared value and measurable benefits in the sector.
Independent Judging Panel
All nominations will be reviewed and scored by an independent judging panel made up of respected leaders from across the resources, energy, and Indigenous business sectors. The judging process is designed to ensure fairness, integrity, and transparency, with awards granted purely on merit and alignment with the criteria for each category.
Previous Winners

Tammy O'Connor
2024 Sector Champion of the Year.

Waru Vehicle Hire
2024 New Indigenous Business of the Year.

John Briggs
2023 Lifetime Supporter Award.

Biodiversity Australia
2023 Indigenous Business of the Year.

Rio Tinto
2019 Resource Sector Business of the Year.

Moec Pty Ltd
2018 New Indigenous Business of the Year.

Roger Barnes
2024 Lifetime Supporter Award.

MundaMurra
2024 Indigenous Business of the Year.

Shell
2023 Resource Sector Business of the Year.

KingKira Group
2023 Judges Choice.

Waayni Downer Joint Venture
2019 Joint Venture Business
of the Year.

Rio Tinto
2018 Resource Sector Business of the Year.

Chevron
2024 Resource Sector Business of the Year.

BlackRock Industries
2024 Judges Choice.

Australian Training Works
2023 Resource Sector Collaboration of the Year.

KingKira Group
2019 New Indigenous Business of the Year.

Jangga Operations
2019 Resource Sector Collaboration of the Year.

Far West Coast Investments
2018 Indigenous Business of the Year.

Biodiversity Australia and QGC
2024 Resource Sector Collaboration of the Year.

Derek Flucker
2023 Lifetime Supporter Award.

Gawun
2023 New Indigenous Business of the Year.

Brida Pty Ltd
2019 Indigenous Business
of the Year.

Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation
2019 Judges Choice.