The annual RIN Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Friday, 22 August 2025 at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre (MECC) in Mackay. The RIN Awards recognise the significant achievements and enterprise that local businesses are demonstrating across seven categories including inclusion and diversity, expansion into new markets, safety foremost, standing out from the crowd, connecting in the community, champion culture and manufacturing excellence. The RIN Awards provide a means by which outstanding performance can be revealed, acknowledged and celebrated. With more than 350 people in attendance, it is a special night where industry gathers and collectively applauds the regional businesses doing great things. Don't miss this fabulous night to celebrate the nominees, finalists and winners across seven award categories and enjoy a delicious meal and live music!
Tickets for the 2025 Gala Dinner will be released Monday 9th June @ 9.00am.
With thanks to our 2025 Event Partners
MAJOR PARTNER: Kaefer
SILVER PARTNER: Mackay Regional Council
AWARD CATEGORIES:
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Safety Foremost Award – Sponsored by Diacon Australia
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Champion Culture Award – Sponsored by FMS Group
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Connecting in the Community Award - Sponsored by Local Buying Foundation
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Expansion into New Markets Award - Sponsored by Capricornia Pumped Hydro
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Manufacturing Excellence Award – Sponsored by Queensland Manufacturing Hubs
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Standing out from the Crowd Award – Sponsored by Onsite Training Australia
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Inclusion and Diversity Award – Sponsored by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)
For more information about the RIN Awards Categories and criteria, download the award nominations pack to start your application today.
Award nominations for 2025 are NOW OPEN and close Sunday 6th July 2025.
Contact Sonia for the 2025 Nomination pack via email: sonia@rin.org.au
There are seven (7) award categories. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to nominate. Judges consider an organisation's size when assessing its nomination.
Safety Foremost Award – Sponsored by Diacon Australia
Awarded to an organisation that demonstrates a sustained safety performance and/or culture in a workplace, incorporating both physical safety and mental well-being.
Champion Culture Award – Sponsored by FMS Group
Awarded to an organisation that best demonstrates how they successfully engaged with their employees to deliver an improved workplace culture for their people and business operations.
Connecting in the Community Award - Sponsored by Local Buying Foundation
Awarded to an organisation that best demonstrates how they successfully engaged with the community or external stakeholders.
Expansion into New Markets Award - Sponsored by Capricornia Pumped Hydro
Awarded to an organisation that demonstrates the most initiative, diversification, or success in developing a product or service that will aid in advancing decarbonisation or exploring foreign markets or expanding their supply chain to improve their domestic business outcomes.
Manufacturing Excellence Award – Sponsored by Queensland Manufacturing Hubs
Awarded to an organisation that demonstrates excellence in manufacturing to meet the current or future business environment. This may include innovation in the development of products, or superior performance in the manufacturing process.
Standing out from the Crowd Award – Sponsored by Onsite Training Australia
Awarded to one outstanding individual within your organisation who demonstrates commitment, loyalty, dedication, and resilience in current market conditions.
Inclusion and Diversity Award – Sponsored by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)
Awarded to an organisation that demonstrates leadership in diversity, promotes equity, engages in inclusive and equitable workplace practices, and embraces workplace diversity in a meaningful way.
Nominating your business is quick and simple! First download and review the award nominations pack, read the entry guidelines, including eligibility details and award criteria. Start gathering relevant accomplishments and jotting dot points. Ask for help to stand out - outsource the application to an internal word wizard or copywriting subcontractor. Further details on award submissions are found in the nominations pack. Award Nominations Are NOW Open! You can nominate yourself or a worthy division of your business operating from the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday and Bowen Basin regions. Start your application today! Applications close in four weeks, with winners announced at the Gala Dinner event on Friday 22 August 2025 at the MECC.
Judges: The assessment panel representing the Central Queensland resources sector business community will judge the nominees against the award's selection criteria and the impact in helping the region grow.
For an unforgettable experience celebrating people, innovation and excellence in the broader resources sector, the prestigious RIN Awards have been the pinnacle of industry recognition since 2008 in the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday and Bowen Basin regions. Bringing together industry leaders, innovators and professionals from across Central Queensland and beyond, the RIN Awards is dedicated to honouring the remarkable contributions of businesses to our economy and community.
The RIN Awards are a positive way to celebrate the many accomplishments in the resources sector. Come along to the mineral, energy and resources services sector’s night of nights as we recognise the outstanding achievements of supply chain businesses across the Central Queensland region!