NAWIC celebrates significant contributions to the construction sector

14 Jun 2021

Each year, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) holds the NAWIC Excellence Awards to celebrate the amazing women in the construction industry. This year saw a record number of nominations, finalists and ticket sales, making it a special awards night of celebration and recognition. The evening’s programme included an appearance by the Minister of Building and Construction, Minister Poto Williams, who has a strong background in the sector and had some words of wisdom and encouragement for all.

The judges say the exceptional line up of finalists made it difficult to choose the winners and highly commended award recipients. The winners of each category were:

Student or Apprentice Excellence Award: Chelsea Roper, Queenstown Carpenters

Tradeswoman of the Year: Tegan Williams, Alan Trow Painters

Excellence in Construction Administration: Kim Booker, Brosnan Construction

Outstanding Achievement in Design: Kat Salm, Harrison Grierson

Rising Star - Office based: Evie Wallacew, BECA and Rochelle Kirby, WSP

Rising Star - Site based: Tevunga (Vee) Ungo'unga, Piritahi Alliance

Professional Woman of The Year - Office based: Kelly Churchill, Fulton Hogan

Professional Woman of The Year - Site based: Helen Russell, Brian Perry Civil

Helen Tippett Award - Supreme Winner: Anita Varga, Fulton Hogan

For more on the award recipients and to see further images from the events, visit the NAWIC website.

images Rachel Buer

Published: 14 Jun 2021