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

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]

Categories

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The awards were originally made in 6 categories.[2] In 2023, the category "Outstanding Achievement in Design" will not be awarded; awards will be made in 8 categories, with up to 11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

  • Helen Tippett Award: named after Helen Tippett, a lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington's School of Architecture. The award celebrates achievements in advancing and furthering the interests of women in the construction industry. It is open to any organisation, company, partnership, firm, or individual operating in New Zealand.
  • Tradeswoman of the Year: celebrates the contributions made by tradeswomen working in the construction industry. It is open to all tradeswomen working in the construction industry in New Zealand
  • Outstanding Leader of the Year - Site or Office Based: this was a new category in 2022 and replaced "Professional Woman of the Year". It is open to women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in a management or supervisory role or who own and run their own business in the industry.
  • Rising Star - Site or Office Based: this category was first awarded in 2017. It is open to women who have worked in the construction industry for no more than 7 years
  • Excellence in Construction Administration - Site or Office Based: celebrates the contributions of women in an administrative, sales/marketing, or operational role within the construction industry
  • Health, Safety, Wellbeing, and Environment Award: this is a new category for 2023. It recognises a woman who actively promotes the inclusion of health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental risk management practices, initiatives, or innovations on a project or across an organisation
  • Student Excellence Award: this category was previously named "Student of the Year". It celebrates female students who demonstrate a high level of potential and commitment within the construction industry.
  • Apprentice Excellence Award: this category was previously named "Apprentice of the Year". It celebrates female apprentices who demonstrate a high level of potential and commitment within the construction industry.

Award ceremonies and recipients

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2023

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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.

Award Recipient and Employer Notes
Helen Tippett Award Aurelie Le Gall, Fletcher Living [5][4]
Tradeswoman of the Year Ella Star, Plumberella

Billie McDonnell, South Auckland Plumbing

Outstanding Leader of the Year - Site Based Nicky Leman, Fletcher Construction
Outstanding Leader of the Year - Office Based Aleshia Perry, Link Alliance (WSP)
Rising Star - Office Based Eliza Cowey, AECOM
Rising Star - Site Based Bayley Smith, Fletcher Construction
Excellence in Construction Administration - Office Based Rowena Massey, PlaceMakers
Excellence in Construction Administration - Site Based Tui Simon, Fulton Hogan
Student Excellence Award Olivia Kieser, Downer NZ
Apprentice Excellence Award Nicola Ross, Nicola Ross Design
Achievement in Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment Award Kate Perrott, Fulton Hogan

2022

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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]

Award Recipient and Employer Notes
Helen Tippett Award Becky Cox, Fulton Hogan [6]
Tradeswoman of the Year Nikita Porthouse, Hutt Gas and Plumbing
Outstanding Leader of the Year - Site Based Fiona Jerry, Pipeline and Civil
Outstanding Leader of the Year - Office Based Linda Kestle, Unitec
Rising Star - Office Based Nalini Gounder, BECA
Rising Star - Site Based 'Ofa-Ki-Mapalei Halatanu, Brian Perry Civil
Excellence in Construction Administration - Office Based Sali Mann, Fulton Hogan
Excellence in Construction Administration - Site Based Danielle Matika, Fulton Hogan
Outstanding Achievement in Design Clare Dring, Fulton Hogan
Student Excellence Award Caitlin Sanford, Massey University
Apprentice Excellence Award Kat Ricketts, J Grae Building

2021

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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]

Award Recipient and Employer Notes
Helen Tippett Award Anita Varga, Fulton Hogan [7]
Tradeswoman of the Year Tegan Williams, Alan Trow Painters
Professional Woman of the Year - Site Based Helen Russell, Brian Perry Civil
Professional Woman of the Year - Office Based Kelly Churchill, Fulton Hogan
Rising Star - Office Based Evie Wallace, BECA and Rochelle Kirby, WSP
Rising Star - Site Based Tevunga (Vee) Ungo'unga, Piritahi Alliance
Excellence in Construction Administration Kim Booker, Brosnan Construction
Outstanding Achievement in Design Kat Salm, Harrison Grierson
Student or Apprentice Excellence Award Chelsea Roper, Queenstown Carpenters

2019

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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]

Award Recipient and Employer Notes
Helen Tippett Award Colleen Upton, Hutt Gas & Plumbing [9]
Tradeswoman of the Year Elizabeth Watson, Stone Roofing Ltd
Professional Woman of the Year Erin Black, BECA and Kathryn Kitchen, Fisher Aluminium
Rising Star - Office Based Lisa Mace, BECA and Neha Sharma, Jacobs Ltd
Rising Star - Site Based Morgan Raby, HEB Structures
Excellence in Construction Administration Tracy Shaw, Higgins Contractors and Kylie Wech, Downer
Outstanding Achievement in Design Hedda Oosterhoff, T&R Interior Systems
Apprentice of the Year Corinna Bohny, Contract Construction
Student of the Year Danielle Platt, Rider Levett Bucknall and Anna Winskill-Moore, Osborn Brothers Construction

2018

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

Award Recipient and Employer Notes
Helen Tippett Award Gabrielle Bush, CPB Contractors [10]
Tradeswoman of the Year Pip Buunk, Fulton Hogan
Professional Woman of the Year Heidi Johnston, Windowmakers
Rising Star - Office Based Elisapeta Heta, Jasmax
Rising Star - Site Based Amelia Gilbert-Milne, Brian Perry Civil and Jemma Dutton, CPB Contractors
Excellence in Construction Administration Emlyn Moore, Fletcher Construction
Outstanding Achievement in Design Stephanie Thompson, Stantec
Apprentice of the Year Jessica Curtis, Integrated Systems Design

2017

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

Award Recipient and Employer Notes
Helen Tippett Award Laura Clifford, Hawkins Construction [11]
Tradeswoman of the Year Verena Maeder, Solid Earth
Professional Woman of the Year Rachael Rush, Klein
Rising Star Steph McLeod, Stantec NZ and Vikki Stephens, BECA
Excellence in Construction Services Sophie Lackey, Leighs Construction
Outstanding Achievement in Design Sian France, BECA
Apprentice and Student (Professional) Gillian Linton, Arvida
Apprentice and Student (Trades) Emily Sutton, City Care

2016

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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]

Award Recipient and Employer Notes
Helen Tippett Award Megan Rule, South Pacific Architecture [12]
Tradeswoman of the Year Carmen 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 Administration Carolyn 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

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

Award Recipient and Employer Notes
Helen Tippett Award SCIRT Women in Construction, SCIRT [2][13]
Tradeswoman of the Year Mary Clare Bartlett, Tickled Pink
Professional Woman of the Year Deborah Cranko, Cranko Architects
Excellence in Construction Administration Kristina Wyschnowsky, Corbel Construction
Outstanding Achievement in Design Lianne Cox, Studio Pacific Architecture and Sarah Neill, BECA
Student or Apprentice Excellence Gail Roysten, BECA

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "NAWIC Call for Entries, criteria & terms conditions 2023" (PDF). Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Hays NAWIC Excellence Awards 2015". Architecture Now. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  3. ^ a b "National Association of Women in Construction NZ". www.nawic.org.nz. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  4. ^ a b "NAWIC names 2023 Excellence Awards winners!". PlaceMakers. 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  5. ^ "National Association of Women in Construction NZ". www.nawic.org.nz. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  6. ^ a b "NAWIC Excellence Awards Finalists Celebrated, Winners Announced". www.nawic.org.nz. 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  7. ^ a b "National Association of Women in Construction NZ". www.nawic.org.nz. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
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  9. ^ "Winners' profiles". www.nawic.org.nz. 2019-09-29. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  10. ^ a b "Celebrating inspiring women in construction". www.nawic.org.nz. 2018-08-18. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
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  12. ^ a b "Winners: Hays NAWIC Excellence Awards". Architecture Now. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  13. ^ "Wellington.Scoop » Wellington architect Deborah Cranko wins woman of the year award". Retrieved 2023-05-21.