13/03/2026
Celebrating Sammi Rae! So well deserved. Your dedication, leadership and passion for supporting the future of women in mining is inspiring. We're so proud of you.
Congratulations to Sammi Rae, our 2026 winner of the WIRA Outstanding Operator/Technician/Trade Woman Award!
Sammi began her career in 2018 as a labour-hire operator before joining South32 Worsley Alumina as a Superintendent of Drill, Blast and Exploration.
She has delivered record drilling performance, improved efficiency and reduced safety incidents through stronger planning and team development.
Beyond operations, Sammi coaches emerging leaders, supports inclusive hiring and development programs, and has spoken to girls at Narrogin Agricultural College about careers in mining. She also volunteers through her local community resource centre.
Congratulations to our finalists - Jackie Stone at Woodside Energy and Sinewadaeia Ovens at Alcoa Australia.