The National Association of Women in Construction (New Zealand) Excellence Awards is an annual set of awards which recognise the achievements of women working in construction and affiliated industries in New Zealand, as well as recognising organisations active in redressing the industry's gender imbalance. The inaugural awards were made in 2015, and have been made every year since with the exception of 2020. The National Association of Women in Construction (New Zealand) is the organising body for the awards.
Categories The awards were originally made in 6 categories. In 2023, the category "Outstanding Achievement in Design" will not be awarded; awards will be made in 8 categories, with up to 11 winners.
Helen Tippett Award: named after Helen Tippett, a lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington's School of Architecture. The award celebrates achievements in advancing and furthering the interests of women in the construction industry. It is open to any organisation, company, partnership, firm, or individual operating in New Zealand. Tradeswoman of the Year: celebrates the contributions made by tradeswomen working in the construction industry. It is open to all tradeswomen working in the construction industry in New Zealand Outstanding Leader of the Year - Site or Office Based: this was a new category in 2022 and replaced "Professional Woman of the Year". It is open to women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in a management or supervisory role or who own and run their own business in the industry. Rising Star - Site or Office Based: this category was first awarded in 2017. It is open to women who have worked in the construction industry for no more than 7 years Excellence in Construction Administration - Site or Office Based: celebrates the contributions of women in an administrative, sales/marketing, or operational role within the construction industry Health, Safety, Wellbeing, and Environment Award: this is a new category for 2023. It recognises a woman who actively promotes the inclusion of health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental risk management practices, initiatives, or innovations on a project or across an organisation Student Excellence Award: this category was previously named "Student of the Year". It celebrates female students who demonstrate a high level of potential and commitment within the construction industry. Apprentice Excellence Award: this category was previously named "Apprentice of the Year". It celebrates female apprentices who demonstrate a high level of potential and commitment within the construction industry.
Award ceremonies and recipients
2023 The 2023 awards attracted 238 nominations and a group of 37 judges and 5 moderators decided on the finalists and winners. The ceremony was held on 21 July in Christchurch at Te Pae. Construction company Naylor Love was the major sponsor for the event. The Outstanding Achievement in Design award was not awarded and a new award was introduced: Achievement in Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment. +AwardRecipient and EmployerNotesHelen Tippett AwardAurelie Le Gall, Fletcher LivingTradeswoman of the YearElla Star, Plumberella Billie McDonnell, South Auckland PlumbingOutstanding Leader of the Year - Site BasedNicky Leman, Fletcher ConstructionOutstanding Leader of the Year - Office BasedAleshia Perry, Link Alliance (WSP)Rising Star - Office BasedEliza Cowey, AECOMRising Star - Site BasedBayley Smith, Fletcher ConstructionExcellence in Construction Administration - Office BasedRowena Massey, PlaceMakersExcellence in Construction Administration - Site BasedTui Simon, Fulton HoganStudent Excellence AwardOlivia Kieser, Downer NZApprentice Excellence AwardNicola Ross, Nicola Ross DesignAchievement in Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environment AwardKate Perrott, Fulton Hogan
2022 The 2022 awards attracted 190 nominations and a group of 40 judges determined the finalists and winners. The ceremony was held on 1 July in Wellington at Te Papa. Construction company Naylor Love was the major sponsor for the event. +AwardRecipient and EmployerNotesHelen Tippett AwardBecky Cox, Fulton HoganTradeswoman of the YearNikita Porthouse, Hutt Gas and PlumbingOutstanding Leader of the Year - Site BasedFiona Jerry, Pipeline and CivilOutstanding Leader of the Year - Office BasedLinda Kestle, UnitecRising Star - Office BasedNalini Gounder, BECARising Star - Site Based'Ofa-Ki-Mapalei Halatanu, Brian Perry CivilExcellence in Construction Administration - Office BasedSali Mann, Fulton HoganExcellence in Construction Administration - Site BasedDanielle Matika, Fulton HoganOutstanding Achievement in DesignClare Dring, Fulton HoganStudent Excellence AwardCaitlin Sanford, Massey UniversityApprentice Excellence AwardKat Ricketts, J Grae Building
2021 The 2021 awards were sponsored by BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation). The ceremony included a keynote speech from the Minister of Building and Construction, Poto Williams.
+AwardRecipient and EmployerNotesHelen Tippett AwardAnita Varga, Fulton HoganTradeswoman of the YearTegan Williams, Alan Trow PaintersProfessional Woman of the Year - Site BasedHelen Russell, Brian Perry CivilProfessional Woman of the Year - Office BasedKelly Churchill, Fulton HoganRising Star - Office BasedEvie Wallace, BECA and Rochelle Kirby, WSPRising Star - Site BasedTevunga (Vee) Ungo'unga, Piritahi AllianceExcellence in Construction AdministrationKim Booker, Brosnan ConstructionOutstanding Achievement in DesignKat Salm, Harrison GriersonStudent or Apprentice Excellence AwardChelsea Roper, Queenstown Carpenters
2019 The 2019 awards were sponsored by BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation). The ceremony was held on 27 September at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Auckland.
+AwardRecipient and EmployerNotesHelen Tippett AwardColleen Upton, Hutt Gas & PlumbingTradeswoman of the YearElizabeth Watson, Stone Roofing LtdProfessional Woman of the Year Erin Black, BECA and Kathryn Kitchen, Fisher AluminiumRising Star - Office BasedLisa Mace, BECA and Neha Sharma, Jacobs LtdRising Star - Site BasedMorgan Raby, HEB StructuresExcellence in Construction AdministrationTracy Shaw, Higgins Contractors and Kylie Wech, DownerOutstanding Achievement in DesignHedda Oosterhoff, T&R Interior SystemsApprentice of the Year Corinna Bohny, Contract ConstructionStudent of the YearDanielle Platt, Rider Levett Bucknall and Anna Winskill-Moore, Osborn Brothers Construction
2018 The 2018 awards were sponsored by Hays, a recruitment company. The ceremony was held on 17 August at the Auckland Town Hall.
+AwardRecipient and EmployerNotesHelen Tippett AwardGabrielle Bush, CPB ContractorsTradeswoman of the YearPip Buunk, Fulton HoganProfessional Woman of the Year Heidi Johnston, WindowmakersRising Star - Office BasedElisapeta Heta, JasmaxRising Star - Site BasedAmelia Gilbert-Milne, Brian Perry Civil and Jemma Dutton, CPB ContractorsExcellence in Construction AdministrationEmlyn Moore, Fletcher ConstructionOutstanding Achievement in DesignStephanie Thompson, StantecApprentice of the Year Jessica Curtis, Integrated Systems Design
2017 The 2017 awards were sponsored by Hays, a recruitment company. The ceremony was held on 10 August at the Aotea Centre in Auckland. +AwardRecipient and EmployerNotesHelen Tippett AwardLaura Clifford, Hawkins ConstructionTradeswoman of the YearVerena Maeder, Solid EarthProfessional Woman of the Year Rachael Rush, KleinRising StarSteph McLeod, Stantec NZ and Vikki Stephens, BECAExcellence in Construction ServicesSophie Lackey, Leighs ConstructionOutstanding Achievement in DesignSian France, BECAApprentice and Student (Professional) Gillian Linton, ArvidaApprentice and Student (Trades)Emily Sutton, City Care
2016 The 2016 awards were sponsored by Hays, a recruitment company. The ceremony was held on 15 September at Mac's Function Centre in Wellington. +AwardRecipient and EmployerNotesHelen Tippett AwardMegan Rule, South Pacific ArchitectureTradeswoman of the YearCarmen Sutton, McIntosh Builders Professional Woman of the Year (Construction) Lynne Makepeace, Fletcher ConstructionProfessional Woman of the Year (Professional)Karen Sanderson, BECAExcellence in Construction AdministrationCarolyn Pitman, Fletcher ConstructionOutstanding Achievement in DesignVanessa Carswell, Warren and Mahoney and Gemma Collins, Fletcher Construction Apprentice and Student (Professional) Vanessa Coxhead, Victoria University Apprentice and Student (Trades)Natalie Thornton, City Decorators
2015 The 2015 awards were sponsored by Hays, a recruitment company. The winners were announced on 15 May in Christchurch. +AwardRecipient and EmployerNotesHelen Tippett AwardSCIRT Women in Construction, SCIRTTradeswoman of the YearMary Clare Bartlett, Tickled PinkProfessional Woman of the Year Deborah Cranko, Cranko ArchitectsExcellence in Construction AdministrationKristina Wyschnowsky, Corbel ConstructionOutstanding Achievement in DesignLianne Cox, Studio Pacific Architecture and Sarah Neill, BECAStudent or Apprentice Excellence Gail Roysten, BECA
See also
List of awards honoring women
References