Finalists transforming New Zealand's construction industry
Women are making their mark in New Zealand’s construction sector.
It is another record year of 190 entries, resulting in 53 finalists for the annual NAWIC Excellence Awards, sponsored by Naylor Love. This reflects the outstanding contribution being made by women across the industry.
The awards, which will be held at The Amokura Gallery, Te Papa, Wellington, on 1 July 2022, celebrate the achievements of women in construction along with honouring organisations who are actively working to redress the industry’s gender imbalance.
NAWIC Past president and Awards Convenor Stacey Mendonça says, “During a trying and demanding time for the construction industry, this awards programme has become a positive way to shine a light and acknowledge stellar women within the workplace. We are constantly facing challenges and asking more from the people in the industry, so we wish to thank all nominees for making the time to prepare their submissions for the 2022 NAWIC Awards. The judges commented on the high calibre and wide range of roles women are undertaking as well as balancing many other activities. They were inspired and impressed by the 190 nominees. This has meant an extremely difficult task for the judges and moderators to select the Finalists. All Finalists and nominees should be proud to be part of this year's awards. We are all excited to meet the Finalists at the NAWIC Excellence Awards Event in Wellington on 1 July.”
A huge thank you to our major event sponsor Naylor Love, and all our minor event sponsors, this event is possible because of your support.
The awards has ten categories which cover a wide range of roles across the industry.
Congratulations to the finalists in each category:
Helen Tippett Award Finalists
Renee Young
Pam McGarry
Becky Cox
Tradeswoman of the Year Finalists
Rebecca Smith
Nikita Porthouse
Chelsey Froese
Billie McDonnell
Anna Julian
Outstanding leader of the Year Finalists - Site:
Suzanne McCormick
Monique De Leijer
Gazelle Moinfar
Fiona Jerry
Ashleigh Kennedy
Outstanding leader of the Year Finalists - Office:
Zoe Thompson
Tanya Sundnes
Linda Kestle
Olivia Pearson
Jaclyn Pow
Rising Star Finalists - Office:
Rebecca Staples
Rachel Pettigrew
Tayler Hubber-Davis
Nalini Gounder
Cathy Xiong
Ashley Mason
Rising Star Finalists – Site based:
Tyler Watkins
Taylor Ashton
Sweta Chand
'Ofa-Ki-Mapalei Halatanu
Fatemeh Ghanbari
Emmolina May
Excellence in Construction Administration office-based Finalists
Shaheen Mangera
Sali Mann
Rusyl Ryman
Kelly Moore
Hollie Atarau
Excellence in Construction Administration site-based Finalists
Sarah van Asperen
Krittima Tamarat
Jen Dransfield
Danielle Matika
Outstanding Achievement in Design Finalists
Marie Vermes
Lynsey Dyer
Karen Ritchie
Isabella Franks
Clare Dring
Student or Apprentice Excellence Award Finalists
(Student)
Lily Sanson
Hayley Ngo
Carla Verryt
Caitlin Sanford
(Apprentice)
Teigan Jopson
Tender-Joy Cooper
Samara Gilson
Katherine Ricketts
Jessica Moverley
A huge congratulations to you all, we look forward to celebrating on 1 July with you.
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