5 reasons to nominate for a GRX Industry Award
Nominations for the 2026 GRX Industry Awards are closing soon. With the awards covering six diverse categories, this is the perfect way to showcase yourself, your team or your company to a highly influential audience of mining and METS decision makers.
Here are five reasons why nominating could be a gamechanger for your career or organisation.
1. Elevate your reputation
Being nominated – let alone winning – immediately positions you as a leader in your field. The GRX Awards recognise meaningful impact, innovation and leadership right across the resources sector. Whether you’re an early career professional, a growing METS company, or a seasoned innovator, you can clearly demonstrate your value to peers and industry.
2. Showcase your innovation to a global audience
GRX26 attracts forward thinking mining companies, entrepreneurs and international delegations from around the world. The GRX Awards Dinner puts your achievements on centre stage in front of hundreds of influential industry leaders. The first ever dinner in 2025 drew more than 800 participants, with even more expected in 2026.
3. Recognise and celebrate your team
Nominating is a powerful way to acknowledge the hard work, creativity and commitment of your colleagues. Plus, celebrating wins boosts morale, strengthens team culture and reinforces the importance of innovation across your organisation.
4. Boost your career trajectory
For individuals, being nominated signals to employers, leaders and peers that you are committed to making a meaningful impact. Categories such as the Excellence in Resources by a New Professional celebrate early career achievements, while the Women in STEM and Resources Impact Award boosts visibility and opens doors to new opportunities for women in the sector.
5. Contribute to shaping the future of the resources sector
The GRX Awards are all about celebrating ideas and breakthroughs that drive our industry forward. By nominating, you help highlight initiatives that raise the bar for excellence, sustainability, productivity and innovation across mining and METS. Your contribution could inspire others, influence industry standards and help accelerate meaningful change.
Ready to nominate? Here’s what to do next:
Nominations are open until Friday 13 February 2026. Submitting is simple:
- Review the category criteria
- Prepare your nomination and submit via the online portal before the deadline.
Whether you’re recognising yourself, your team or your organisation, now is the perfect time to put your impact in the spotlight!