Friday 4 September 2026 | MECC Mackay
RIN Awards Gala Dinner 2026
Celebrate 25 years of Resource Industry Network and the people, businesses and achievements driving our region forward.
The RIN Awards Gala Dinner returns to the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre on Friday 4 September 2026, bringing together industry leaders, businesses and professionals for one of the region’s biggest nights of recognition and celebration.
This milestone event will recognise outstanding achievements across the resource and supply chain sectors while celebrating 25 years of RIN connecting, developing and promoting regional industry.
Major Partner
Ausgroup Industrial Services
Silver Partner
Mackay Regional Council
Tickets Are On Sale Now
Join more than 250 industry representatives for an unforgettable evening featuring award presentations, premium dining, live entertainment and plenty of opportunity to connect and celebrate.
Friday 4 September 2026 MECC Mackay Gala Dinner Live Entertainment
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Celebrate our region’s success. Gather your team, invite your clients and join industry for a milestone evening recognising excellence, innovation and impact.
Meet the 2026 Finalists
Congratulations to our 2026 RIN Awards finalists. These outstanding businesses, organisations and individuals are helping drive our region’s industry and communities forward.
Safety Foremost Award
Wisely Group
Richglen Maintenance Services
Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure
Champion Culture Award
Jennmar Australia
QCCS
Ausgroup Industrial Services
Connecting in the Community Award
The Neighbourhood Hub
Mackay Women’s Services
M&P Services
Expansion into New Markets Award
Get Real Workwear & Safety
Cru Software
CQUniversity Australia
Manufacturing Excellence Award
Jennmar Australia
Consolidated Engineering Plastics Products
TAFE Queensland
Standing out from the Crowd Award
Sharon Johnston Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal
Jon Byrnes Ausgroup Industrial Services
Matt Masterson Mastermyne
The Tony Britton Award
This award is adjudicated by the RIN Board, with the recipient to be revealed live at the 2026 RIN Awards Gala Dinner.
Be there when the winners are revealed. Join the finalists, their teams and industry colleagues for an unforgettable night of recognition and celebration.
Award Categories and Partners
The 2026 RIN Awards recognise excellence across seven award categories. We proudly thank the partners supporting each category and helping make this milestone celebration possible.
Safety Foremost Award
Recognising an organisation demonstrating sustained safety performance and a strong workplace culture incorporating physical safety and mental wellbeing.
Champion Culture Award
Celebrating an organisation that has successfully engaged its people to build a stronger and more positive workplace culture.
Connecting in the Community Award
Recognising an organisation creating meaningful impact through community engagement, partnerships and support.
Expansion into New Markets Award
Celebrating initiative, diversification and success in developing new products, services, markets or supply chain opportunities.
Manufacturing Excellence Award
Recognising excellence in manufacturing through innovation, quality, performance and continuous improvement.
Standing out from the Crowd Award
Recognising an outstanding individual who demonstrates commitment, leadership, loyalty, dedication and resilience.
The Tony Britton Award
Recognising an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership, dedication and support for the wider resource services sector and local community.
Entertainment & Event Partners
Entertainment Sponsor
M&P Services
Event Décor
Starcut Flowers
Photo Booth Partner
Mirrored Memories
Join Us for the Region’s Night of Nights
The RIN Awards Gala Dinner is a standout event on the regional calendar and an opportunity to celebrate the businesses, people and achievements strengthening Central Queensland’s resources sector and supply chain.
Bring your team, host your clients and enjoy an evening of recognition, connection and celebration as we mark 25 years of Resource Industry Network.
Secure your table and celebrate with the finalists. Tickets are available now, and this milestone celebration is expected to attract strong industry attendance.
About the RIN Awards
The RIN Awards celebrate people, innovation and excellence across the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday and Bowen Basin regions. They provide an important platform to reveal, acknowledge and celebrate the businesses and individuals contributing to regional industry, the economy and our communities.
Join us on Friday 4 September 2026 for an unforgettable evening celebrating regional success and the achievements shaping our industry’s future.
Relive the 2025 RIN Awards
Take a look back at last year’s celebration before joining us for the milestone 2026 RIN Awards Gala Dinner.