Celebrating Women Building New Zealand’s Future
Following last year’s unforgettable event, which brought together more than 600 people from across Aotearoa to celebrate the women shaping the future of construction, we are delighted to announce that the 2026 NAWIC Excellence Awards will be held on Friday 24 July in Wellington, with Naylor Love returning as our valued partner.
From apprentices and students to site leaders and industry trailblazers, the Awards recognise women who are breaking barriers, lifting others, and redefining what’s possible across our sector. This year is especially significant as we mark 30 years of NAWIC in Aotearoa New Zealand, with a special Excellence Awards event planned to reflect both how far we’ve come and the future we are building together.
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Timeline
Entries open Friday 30 January
Entries close Sunday 29 March, 7pm (Late entries will not be accepted)
Main judging day Wednesday 29 April
Awards evening held Friday 24 July in Wellington
More dates to be advised in due course
NAWIC Excellence Awards Events
30 Year Cocktail Party
Join a network of women who are breaking ground and lifting each other up.
Conference
Celebrating excellence, innovation, and impact across every corner of the construction sector on Friday 24 July.
Excellence Awards
From webinars to local activations, we’re
celebrating the 2026 #WICWeek in style.
Click to learn about events near you.
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