The long awaited awards evening took place at the beautiful Te Pae, Christchurch Convention Centre.
With record numbers of entries, the event experienced record numbers of attendance at the celebration. It was a fantastic evening where the support for the finalists was loud and proud.
66 pounamu were blessed and presented to finalists in an exclusive pre awards event and special guest, Miranda Swift, the 2022 Undergraduate Excellence in Construction Award for NAWIC NSW,joined the celebrations to share her inspiring journey.
“It’s hard to fully convey how proud I am. Proud of our entrants, finalists, winners and recipients (I hope you are all proud of yourselves too!). Proud of our NAWIC team (of mostly all volunteers) who together pulled off an incredible, highly professional and inspirational event. Proud of how far the awards have come over the last 9 years and finally, proud of Stacey Mendonca and myself for being brave and bold by getting up on stage in front of 640 people to co-present. Thank you to all of our sponsors, in particular our partner for the evening Naylor Love and thank you to all our attendees. I hope you were all inspired by our incredible winners and recipients to help make our industry a better place for all.” Rebecca Hodges - NAWIC President
“In our 9th year of NAWIC Awards of Excellence in the construction industry, we were privileged to shine the light on a diverse group of stellar Finalists. With a record uptake of 238 entries from the industry, it had been an extremely difficult task for the 46 Judges and moderators to select the winners and other trophy recipients from this amazing group.
Thank you to all entry nominees for accepting the challenge to enter and experience the judging process, it is not easy to do this. To all the nominators, thank you for acknowledging and sharing your outstanding staff for the excellent mahi they do everyday. It was a thrilling evening full of inspiring acceptance speeches, a few surprises and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all the Winners, Highly Commended and Special Merit recipients and Finalists together.
The success of the evening was due to the NAWIC Awards team and supported by NAWIC Chapter committee members from around the motu all willing to work together to encourage other women.” Stacey Mendonça, NAWIC Awards Director.
Congratulations to our Awards recipients:
Helen Tippett Award
- Winner - Aurelie Le Gall, Fletcher Living
- Highly commended - Chloe Williams, Fulton Hogan
- Special merit - Sonia Muir, Naylor Love
- Special merit - Jennifer Parker, She Property Care
Tradeswoman of the Year
- Winner - Billie McDonnell, South Auckland Plumbing
- Winner - Ella Star, Plumberella
- Special merit - Alex van Dam, Van Dam Construction
Outstanding leader of the Year - Office
- Winner - Aleshia Perry, Link Alliance (WSP)
- Highly commended - Gabrielle Tabron, Ka Huanui a Tahuna Alliance (QLDC)
- Highly commended - Natasha Possenniskie, Urban Outcomes
- Special merit - Jennifer McLean, Waka Kotahi
Outstanding leader of the Year - Site
- Winner - Nicky Leman, Fletcher Construction
- Highly commended - Clare Miller, Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway Alliance (Goodman Contractors)
- Special merit - Betty Mitrova, Downer NZ
Excellence in Construction Administration - Office
- Winner - Rowena Massey, PlaceMakers
- Highly commended - Barbara MacGregor, MyHome Renovations
- Special merit - Marcelle Moore, Naylor Love
Excellence in Construction Administration - Site
- Winner - Tui Simon, Fulton Hogan
- Highly commended - Jeniffer Lourdsamy, ACCIONA
- Special merit - Michelle Goggans, Southbase Construction
Rising Star - Office
- Winner - Eliza Cowey, AECOM
- Highly commended - Tina Wieczorek, Scaffolding, Access and Rigging NZ
- Special merit - Virginia Hogan, McConnell Dowell Constructors
Rising Star - Site
- Winner - Bayley Smith, Fletcher Construction
- Highly commended - Jasmin Lawrence, Fletcher Living
- Special merit - Mary Fatima Atonio, Brian Perry Civil
Student Excellence Award
- Winner - Olivia Kieser, Downer NZ
- Highly commended - Oriwa Curtis, Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway Alliance
Apprentice Excellence Award
- Winner - Nicola Ross, Nicola Ross Design
- Highly commended - Hera Eruera, Auckland Plumbers Group
- Special merit - Bridget Cassie, Hockly Plumbers
Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment
- Winner - Kate Perrott, Fulton Hogan
- Highly commended - Esmarie Jackson, Ghella Abergeldie Joint Venture
- Special merit - Fran Edmunds, Hawkins
Congratulations to you all. We look forward to hearing more about your journeys as you continue to inspire others in the sector to thrive.
Thanks again to our sponsors
Thank you to our main event partner, Naylor Love, for their ongoing support.
Thank you to our category sponsors
Health Safety Wellbeing and Environment
Fulton Hogan
Apprentice Excellence Award
Te Pukenga Work Based Learning T/A BCITO
Student Excellence Award
Mates In Construction
Rising Star - Site
HEB Construction
Rising Star - Office
Resene
Excellence in Construction Administration - Site
Master Builders
Excellence in Construction Administration - Office
Waihanga Ara Rau
Outstanding Leader of The Year - Site
Summerset Retirement Villages
Outstanding Leader of The Year - Office
Fletcher Construction
Tradeswoman of the Year
Marley
Helen Tippett Award
Plumbing World
Thank you to all our Support Sponsors
Next year's awards will be in Wellington, Date and venue to be announced, watch this space!
