Record number of entries for Hays NAWIC Excellence Awards

1st August 2016

Record number of entries for Hays NAWIC Excellence Awards

A 50 percent increase in the number of entries received for the second annual Hays NAWIC Excellence Awards reflects the increasingly significant contribution women are making to New Zealand’s construction industry.

The awards which will be held at Mac’s Event Centre in Wellington on 14 September celebrate the achievements of women in construction as well as honouring those organisations which are redressing the industry’s gender imbalance.

NAWIC president Donna Howell says the high standard of entries and nominations received made last week’s judging process extremely difficult.

“It was extremely difficult to select the winners from a highly talented group of women who cover a very wide spectrum of the construction industry.

“From those starting out in their career through to women at a senior level it is inspiring to witness such talent and commitment with many awards candidates giving back to the industry while bettering themselves and the world around them.”

New Zealand’s building boom has seen more women than ever before taking up tools and joining the construction industry. The number of women in the construction sector has doubled to 17 per cent over the last 15 years and is continuing to grow with women now making up 12 per cent of trades apprentices.

The awards have six categories which cover a wide range of roles across the industry. The categories are:

The Helen Tippett Award which celebrates achievement in advancing the interests of women in the construction industry.

Tradeswoman of the Year which celebrates the contribution tradeswomen are making to the industry.

Professional Woman of the Year which focuses on women who have managed a construction project or those who operate their own business in the industry.

Outstanding Achievement in Design which celebrates the design aspect of a construction project in engineering, architecture or urban/landscape design.

Excellence in Construction Administration which honours the contribution of women in administration, sales/marketing or operational roles within the industry.

Student/Apprentice Excellence Award which is open to all women engaged in construction-related study or apprenticeships.

Visit the NAWIC website for further information – www.nawic.org.nz

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