AGM 2020

NAWIC NZ (National association of women in construction) held their AGM last night, based out of Wellington and thanks to technology, chapters and members zoomed in from all over the country! It was a meeting of celebration, acknowledgement, and excitement, adding the zoom factor made it more accessible to attend.

With record growth in the last year, the organisation has flourished despite the COVID interruptions. A new standalone chapter was announced, Congratulations to the Bay of Plenty. A new satellite chapter, Queenstown lakes, was launched this month with 99 women registered to attend from all around the region.

Stacey Mendonca, current president, and co-founder of NAWIC, proudly presented 4 lifetime membership awards, in recognition of dedication, and service for these amazing women who have all contributed greatly to the growth of NAWIC and the members of the years.

Congratulations to:

• Cathy Tracey
• Jenny Parker
• Donna Howell
• Gina Jones

4 New chapter chairs, and a satellite chapter chair were welcomed on to the council, and a new president elect was announced.

Congratulations to Rebecca Hodges, former chair of the Canterbury chapter, for your newly elected position as president elect.

New chapter chairs:

• Canterbury – Sonia Barker

With new satellite chapter, Queenstown Lakes, Nell Pooley

• Wellington – Sarah Toase
• BOP – Lynette Oxford
• Auckland – Lenie Buis

Acknowledgements and appreciation were given to the 4 resignations:

• Alison Thirkettle-Tawharu as the Wellington Chapter Chair
• Rebecca Hodges as the Canterbury Chapter Chair
• Sarah Anderson as the Auckland Chapter Chair
• Judith Billington as the Membership Coordinator (standing down March 21)

A significant growth in sponsorship has meant the organisation is able to provide members with quality technical learning and networking events, professional and leadership development, and the prestigious annual excellence awards. Stacey made a special mention and appreciation of the individual sponsorship contributions.

NAWIC is enjoying a collaborative relationship with sponsors willing to become more involved and assist on the ground, we are particularly impressed with the highest number of staff who are now members from Naylor Love Construction, nationwide.

NAWIC looks forward to the next year of supporting its members and continuing to be the voice for women in the construction industry into the future.
To find out more about becoming a member, the annual awards or sponsorship please visit our page
https://www.nawic.org.nz/

Congratulations to our lifetime membership awards recipient: