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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

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Tammy O'Connor

2024 Sector Champion of the Year.

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Waru Vehicle Hire

2024 New Indigenous Business of the Year.

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John Briggs

2023 Lifetime Supporter Award.

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Biodiversity Australia

2023 Indigenous Business of the Year.

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Rio Tinto

2019 Resource Sector  Business of the Year.

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Moec Pty Ltd

2018 New Indigenous Business of the Year.

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Roger Barnes

2024 Lifetime Supporter Award.

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MundaMurra

2024 Indigenous Business of the Year.

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Shell

2023 Resource Sector Business of the Year.

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KingKira Group

2023 Judges Choice.

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Waayni Downer Joint Venture

2019 Joint Venture Business 

of the Year.

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Rio Tinto

2018 Resource Sector Business of the Year.

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Chevron

2024 Resource Sector Business of the Year.

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BlackRock Industries

2024 Judges Choice.

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Australian Training Works

2023 Resource Sector Collaboration of the Year.

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KingKira Group

2019 New Indigenous Business of the Year.

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Jangga Operations

2019 Resource Sector Collaboration of the Year.

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Far West Coast Investments

2018  Indigenous Business of the Year.

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Biodiversity Australia and QGC

2024 Resource Sector Collaboration of the Year.

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Derek Flucker

2023 Lifetime Supporter Award.

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Gawun

2023 New Indigenous Business of the Year.

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Brida Pty Ltd

2019 Indigenous Business 

of the Year.

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Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation

2019 Judges Choice.

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