National Association of Women in Construction (New Zealand) Excellence Awards

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The National Association of Women in Construction (New Zealand) Excellence Awards is an annual set of awards which recognise the achievements of women working in construction and affiliated industries in New Zealand, as well as recognising organisations active in redressing the industry's gender imbalance. [1] The inaugural awards were made in 2015, and have been made every year since with the exception of 2020. [2] The National Association of Women in Construction (New Zealand) is the organising body for the awards. [3]

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The awards were originally made in 6 categories. [2] In 2023, the category "Outstanding Achievement in Design" will not be awarded; awards will be made in 8 categories, with up to 11 winners. [1]

Award ceremonies and recipients

2023

The 2023 awards attracted 238 nominations and a group of 37 judges and 5 moderators decided on the finalists and winners. [4] The ceremony was held on 21 July in Christchurch at Te Pae. Construction company Naylor Love was the major sponsor for the event. [3] The Outstanding Achievement in Design award was not awarded and a new award was introduced: Achievement in Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment.

AwardRecipient and EmployerNotes
Helen Tippett AwardAurelie Le Gall, Fletcher Living [5] [4]
Tradeswoman of the YearElla Star, Plumberella

Billie McDonnell, South Auckland Plumbing

Outstanding Leader of the Year - Site BasedNicky Leman, Fletcher Construction
Outstanding Leader of the Year - Office BasedAleshia Perry, Link Alliance (WSP)
Rising Star - Office BasedEliza Cowey, AECOM
Rising Star - Site BasedBayley Smith, Fletcher Construction
Excellence in Construction Administration - Office BasedRowena Massey, PlaceMakers
Excellence in Construction Administration - Site BasedTui Simon, Fulton Hogan
Student Excellence AwardOlivia Kieser, Downer NZ
Apprentice Excellence AwardNicola Ross, Nicola Ross Design
Achievement in Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment AwardKate Perrott, Fulton Hogan

2022

The 2022 awards attracted 190 nominations and a group of 40 judges determined the finalists and winners. The ceremony was held on 1 July in Wellington at Te Papa. Construction company Naylor Love was the major sponsor for the event. [6]

AwardRecipient and EmployerNotes
Helen Tippett AwardBecky Cox, Fulton Hogan [6]
Tradeswoman of the YearNikita Porthouse, Hutt Gas and Plumbing
Outstanding Leader of the Year - Site BasedFiona Jerry, Pipeline and Civil
Outstanding Leader of the Year - Office BasedLinda Kestle, Unitec
Rising Star - Office BasedNalini Gounder, BECA
Rising Star - Site Based'Ofa-Ki-Mapalei Halatanu, Brian Perry Civil
Excellence in Construction Administration - Office BasedSali Mann, Fulton Hogan
Excellence in Construction Administration - Site BasedDanielle Matika, Fulton Hogan
Outstanding Achievement in DesignClare Dring, Fulton Hogan
Student Excellence AwardCaitlin Sanford, Massey University
Apprentice Excellence AwardKat Ricketts, J Grae Building

2021

The 2021 awards were sponsored by BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation). The ceremony included a keynote speech from the Minister of Building and Construction, Poto Williams. [7]

AwardRecipient and EmployerNotes
Helen Tippett AwardAnita Varga, Fulton Hogan [7]
Tradeswoman of the YearTegan Williams, Alan Trow Painters
Professional Woman of the Year - Site BasedHelen Russell, Brian Perry Civil
Professional Woman of the Year - Office BasedKelly Churchill, Fulton Hogan
Rising Star - Office BasedEvie Wallace, BECA and Rochelle Kirby, WSP
Rising Star - Site BasedTevunga (Vee) Ungo'unga, Piritahi Alliance
Excellence in Construction AdministrationKim Booker, Brosnan Construction
Outstanding Achievement in Design Kat Salm, Harrison Grierson
Student or Apprentice Excellence AwardChelsea Roper, Queenstown Carpenters

2019

The 2019 awards were sponsored by BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation). The ceremony was held on 27 September at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Auckland. [8]

AwardRecipient and EmployerNotes
Helen Tippett AwardColleen Upton, Hutt Gas & Plumbing [9]
Tradeswoman of the YearElizabeth Watson, Stone Roofing Ltd
Professional Woman of the YearErin Black, BECA and Kathryn Kitchen, Fisher Aluminium
Rising Star - Office BasedLisa Mace, BECA and Neha Sharma, Jacobs Ltd
Rising Star - Site BasedMorgan Raby, HEB Structures
Excellence in Construction AdministrationTracy Shaw, Higgins Contractors and Kylie Wech, Downer
Outstanding Achievement in Design Hedda Oosterhoff, T&R Interior Systems
Apprentice of the YearCorinna Bohny, Contract Construction
Student of the YearDanielle Platt, Rider Levett Bucknall and Anna Winskill-Moore, Osborn Brothers Construction

2018

The 2018 awards were sponsored by Hays, a recruitment company. The ceremony was held on 17 August at the Auckland Town Hall. [10]

AwardRecipient and EmployerNotes
Helen Tippett AwardGabrielle Bush, CPB Contractors [10]
Tradeswoman of the YearPip Buunk, Fulton Hogan
Professional Woman of the YearHeidi Johnston, Windowmakers
Rising Star - Office Based Elisapeta Heta, Jasmax
Rising Star - Site BasedAmelia Gilbert-Milne, Brian Perry Civil and Jemma Dutton, CPB Contractors
Excellence in Construction AdministrationEmlyn Moore, Fletcher Construction
Outstanding Achievement in DesignStephanie Thompson, Stantec
Apprentice of the YearJessica Curtis, Integrated Systems Design

2017

The 2017 awards were sponsored by Hays, a recruitment company. The ceremony was held on 10 August at the Aotea Centre in Auckland. [11]

AwardRecipient and EmployerNotes
Helen Tippett AwardLaura Clifford, Hawkins Construction [11]
Tradeswoman of the YearVerena Maeder, Solid Earth
Professional Woman of the YearRachael Rush, Klein
Rising StarSteph McLeod, Stantec NZ and Vikki Stephens, BECA
Excellence in Construction ServicesSophie Lackey, Leighs Construction
Outstanding Achievement in DesignSian France, BECA
Apprentice and Student (Professional)Gillian Linton, Arvida
Apprentice and Student (Trades)Emily Sutton, City Care

2016

The 2016 awards were sponsored by Hays, a recruitment company. The ceremony was held on 15 September at Mac's Function Centre in Wellington. [12]

AwardRecipient and EmployerNotes
Helen Tippett Award Megan Rule, South Pacific Architecture [12]
Tradeswoman of the YearCarmen Sutton, McIntosh Builders
Professional Woman of the Year (Construction)Lynne Makepeace, Fletcher Construction
Professional Woman of the Year (Professional)Karen Sanderson, BECA
Excellence in Construction AdministrationCarolyn Pitman, Fletcher Construction
Outstanding Achievement in Design Vanessa Carswell, Warren and Mahoney and Gemma Collins, Fletcher Construction
Apprentice and Student (Professional)Vanessa Coxhead, Victoria University
Apprentice and Student (Trades)Natalie Thornton, City Decorators

2015

The 2015 awards were sponsored by Hays, a recruitment company. The winners were announced on 15 May in Christchurch. [2]

AwardRecipient and EmployerNotes
Helen Tippett AwardSCIRT Women in Construction, SCIRT [2] [13]
Tradeswoman of the YearMary Clare Bartlett, Tickled Pink
Professional Woman of the Year Deborah Cranko, Cranko Architects
Excellence in Construction AdministrationKristina Wyschnowsky, Corbel Construction
Outstanding Achievement in DesignLianne Cox, Studio Pacific Architecture and Sarah Neill, BECA
Student or Apprentice ExcellenceGail Roysten, BECA

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