Nominees announced for the 2026 Emerging Star Award

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March 16 2026

Emerging Star Nominees

MITO is proud to celebrate the nominees for the Emerging Star Award at the upcoming Komatsu Women in Extractives 2026 Awards.

Sponsored by MITO, the award recognises women in the extractives industry who bring innovative thinking, fresh perspectives, and a strong commitment to excellence in their roles. Nominees demonstrate outstanding personal performance, contribute positively to their teams and workplaces, and show leadership through support and consideration for others.

Hosted by the New Zealand Minerals Council, AQA, and MinEx, the annual Women in Extractives lunch and awards ceremony highlights leadership, diversity, inclusion, and achievement across the sector. The 2026 event will be held on Thursday 26 March in Hamilton.

We congratulate all nominees and wish them the very best ahead of this year’s awards ceremony.

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