Finalists transforming New Zealand's construction industry.

Women are making their mark in New Zealand’s construction sector with another record year of 190 entries, resulting in 53 finalists in the annual NAWIC Excellence Awards, sponsored by Naylor Love. This reflects the outstanding contribution being made by women across the industry.

The awards, which will be held at The Amokura Gallery, Te Papa, Wellington, on the 1st July 2022, celebrates the achievements of women in construction along with honouring organisations who are actively working to redress the industry’s gender imbalance.

NAWIC Past president and Awards Convenor Stacey Mendonça says:

“During a trying and demanding time for the construction industry, this awards programme has become a positive way to shine a light and acknowledge stellar women within the workplace. We are constantly facing challenges and asking more from the people in the industry, so we wish to thank all nominees for making the time to prepare their submissions for the 2022 NAWIC Awards. The judges commented on the high calibre and wide range of roles women are undertaking as well as balancing many other activities. They were inspired and impressed by the 190 nominees. This has meant an extremely difficult task for the judges and moderators to select the Finalists. All Finalists and nominees should be proud to be part of this year's awards. We are all excited to meet the Finalists at the NAWIC Excellence Awards Event in Wellington on 1 July.”

A huge thank you to our major event sponsor Naylor Love, and all our minor event sponsors, this event is possible because of your support.

The awards have ten categories which cover a wide range of roles across the industry.

Congratulations to the finalists in each category:

Helen Tippett Award Finalists

• Renee Young
• Pam McGarry
• Becky Cox

Tradeswoman of the Year Finalists

• Rebecca Smith
• Nikita Porthouse
• Chelsey Froese
• Billie McDonnell
• Anna Julian

Outstanding leader of the Year Finalists - Site:

• Suzanne McCormick
• Monique De Leijer
• Gazelle Moinfar
• Fiona Jerry
• Ashleigh Kennedy

Outstanding leader of the Year Finalists - Office:

• Zoe Thompson
• Tanya Sundnes
• Linda Kestle
• Olivia Pearson
• Jaclyn Pow

Rising Star Finalists - Office:

• Rebecca Staples
• Rachel Pettigrew
• Tayler Hubber-Davis
• Nalini Gounder
• Cathy Xiong
• Ashley Mason

Rising Star Finalists – Site based:

• Tyler Watkins
• Taylor Ashton
• Sweta Chand
• 'Ofa-Ki-Mapalei Halatanu
• Fatemeh Ghanbari
• Emmolina May

Excellence in Construction Administration office-based Finalists

• Shaheen Mangera
• Sali Mann
• Rusyl Ryman
• Kelly Moore
• Hollie Atarau

Excellence in Construction Administration site-based Finalists

• Sarah van Asperen
• Krittima Tamarat
• Jen Dransfield
• Danielle Matika

Outstanding Achievement in Design Finalists

• Marie Vermes
• Lynsey Dyer
• Karen Ritchie
• Isabella Franks
• Clare Dring

Student or Apprentice Excellence Award Finalists

Student

• Lily Sanson
• Hayley Ngo
• Carla Verryt
• Caitlin Sanford

Apprentice

• Teigan Jopson
• Tendy Cooper
• Samara Gilson
• Katherine Ricketts
• Jessica Moverley

A huge congratulations to you all, we look forward to celebrating on the 1st of July with you.

For further information on the 2022 NAWIC Excellence Awards Please visit

NAWIC Excellence Awards Information