2024 Excellence Awards - What a night!

What a fabulous night we had on 19 July 2024, at the beautiful Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre.

With over 550 in attendance from across the sector and Aotearoa, the energy and vibe was electric, it was lovely to see so much appreciation, celebration and support for the finalists, and the award recipients.

66 finalists were presented with a beautiful taonga at the special pre event.

There were 32 award recipients, which included 12 category winners. Congratulations to you all.

“It was a privilege to host a diverse group of amazing finalists, to share the Award recipient’s achievements, and hear from the category incredible winners, to the captivated audience”. Recalls, Stacey Mendonca, MNZM, Awards Director, Co-presenter and NAWIC Co-founder. She adds “ The Awards recipients were clearly thrilled, and some shed tears of joy and surprise. The audience showed their appreciation, finishing with a standing ovation for the Helen Tippett winner, Priyana de Sliver-Currie, it was unforgettable”.

“I am struggling to put into words how proud I am of the 2024 NAWIC Awards.  So much awesomeness in one room!  It was a night to remember, not just for award recipients but for all those who attended.  As our award winners spoke I could not help but think - " A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman".  We certainly saw a lot of them on Friday the 19th of July!” Colleen Upton OMNZ, NAWIC President

Not only was it a spectacular evening full of anticipation to discover and celebrate the Awards recipients, but the audience got to enjoy the impressive Pacific Connection choir and the sensational Anita’s dance academy troupe from Upper Hutt.

Thanks to our awards partner Naylor Love, all our category and support sponsors, NAWIC Awards committee, and chapter volunteers for contributing to the success of this event, we could not do it without you.

Congratulations to all the award recipients and category winners.

Specialist Plant & Machinery Operators Excellence Award

• Winner - Willow Rolton
• Highly Commended - Lucy Clark

Apprentice Excellence Award

• Winner - Maria Contreras Huerta
• Highly Commended - Bex Chapman
• Special Merit - Daena Stephenson

Student Excellence Award

• Winner - Hinearoha McAllister
• Winner - Paige Leota
• Special Merit - Sariah Hann

Excellence in Health, Safety & Wellbeing Award

• Winner - Modi Chen
• Highly Commended - Alicia Tomchuk
• Special Merit - Camilla Gibbons

Rising Star - Site Award

• Winner - Darcy Gallagher
• Highly Commended - Hayley Riddle

Rising Star - Office Award

• Winner - Emily Newmarch
• Highly Commended - Abi Richards

Excellence in Site Operational Management - Site Award

• Winner - Cara Daggar
• Highly Commended - Steph Kirk
• Special Merit - Deanna Lendrum

Excellence in Construction Organisation - Office Award

• Winner - Kirsten Bell
• Highly Commended - Cheryl Reid
• Special Merit - Isabelle Chong

Outstanding Leader of the Year - Site Award

• Winner - Amy FitzPatrick
• Highly Commended - Amanda Robinson

Outstanding Leader of the Year - Office Award

• Winner - Nicola Tagiston
• Highly Commended - Charlotte Veikune
• Special Merit - Miko Brouwer

Wahine Toa Tradeswoman Award

• Winner - Diez Beazley
• Highly Commended - Niamh Barraud
• Special Merit - Phoebe Coers

Helen Tippett Award

• Winner - Priyani de Silva-Currie
• Highly Commended - Professor Robyn Phipps
• Special Merit - Nicola Wilson

Keep an eye on our awards page for the gallery of photos.