Sudbury, ON – November 7, 2024 Women in Mining Sudbury is pleased to announce the first annual “Mining for Diversity” Gala, taking place on November 21, 2024, at the Steelworker’s Hall in Sudbury, Ontario.
The event will bring together industry leaders, advocates for diversity, and community members to celebrate the achievements of women in the mining industry. The gala will also feature the presentation of bursaries to women pursuing careers in mining, thanks to the generous support of industry sponsors.
The judging committee was built with community leaders from the industry including Jennifer Mailloux, Stuart Olsen Inc., Brad Hofford, Technica Mining, Theresa Nyabeze, Vale Base Metals and Christine Bertoli, Deswik.
We are proud to announce the award winners as follows:
Genevieve Sulatycky [Mentorship Award]
Kimberly Dwyer [Trailblazer Award]
Jennifer Constant [Indigenous Trailblazer Award]
Student Trailblazer Awards and $2000 bursary recipients:
Aysa Samareh Abolhassani
Anosha Rangalla
Brianna Brohm
Kimia Kariman
Navraj Kaur
A huge thank you to all our sponsors for making this event possible, with special gratitude to our Gold Sponsors—Cambrian College, MICA managed by CEMI, Responsible Mining Solutions, Vale Base Metals, and Glencore—whose support directly funds the Student Trailblazer bursaries.
The gala aims to highlight and support the advancement of women in the mining sector, promote diversity in an industry traditionally dominated by men, and provide financial support to women seeking to advance their careers in the field. The event will also foster networking and mentorship opportunities, helping to create a more inclusive and diverse workforce in the mining industry.
About Women in Mining Sudbury
Women in Mining Sudbury is a local chapter of Women in Mining Canada, dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within the mining industry. Through networking events, mentorship programs, and advocacy, we support the advancement of women and underrepresented groups in mining and related fields.
