The achievements of Victoria’s female construction workforce were honoured at the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Victoria and Tasmania Awards of Excellence this week in Melbourne.
The awards are held annually to recognise the significant contributions of women in the sector, and this year’s program attracted a record number of entries across the spectrum of the industry.
Livinia Nixon
More than 600 guests from across the building and construction industry attended the awards night as Australian media personality Livinia Nixon hosted, welcoming individual award winners to share their stories.
Janet Holmes á Court Chairman of John Holland opened the evening with her inspirational story.
NAWIC Victoria and Tasmania Chapter President, Laurice Temple said: “I am extremely proud to represent this organisation that continues to help build the industry by attracting and retaining woman through such initiatives as holding these prestigious awards.
"The Award nominees and winners are all exceptional women, undertaking momentous projects head on while overcoming many personal and professional challenges.”
“These women who have been recognised by their peers and management. Each have a different story of their individual successes which has been formed by their determination and initiative, these awards are an important acknowledgement of the contribution that women are making to the industry.”
Winners of the 2011 NAWIC Awards of Excellence
LEND LEASE CRYSTAL VISION AWARD FOR ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF WOMEN IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Winner: Efy Karagiannis of Melbourne
Victorian Managed Insurance Authority
JOHN HOLLAND AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AS A BUSINESSWOMAN
Winner: Carolyn Viney of Melbourne
Grocon
BAULDERSTONE AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Winner: Rachel Lowe of Richmond
Fulton Hogan
THIESS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DELIVERY AND DEVELOPMENT
Winner: Diana Quiceno of Malvern East
Metro Trains
ABIGROUP AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION
Winner: Dusanka Pupovac of South Wharf
Baulderstone
HICKORY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DESIGN
Winner: Rachel Nicholls of Melbourne
ARUP
BROOKFIELD MULTIPLEX AWARD TO A YOUNG ACHIEVER
Winner: Vicki Grima of Brighton Tasmania
Thiess
AQUENTA CONSULTING AWARD TO AN EMERGING LEADER
Winner: Karen Burnie of Tullamarine
Thiess
AQUENTA CONSULTING AWARD TO AN EMERGING LEADER
Winner: Coralie Sutcliffe of South Melbourne
Probuild Constructions
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT BY AN APPRENTICE / TRAINEE
Winner: Bianca Lucantonio of Carlton
Warrwick Constructions
BUIDLING COMMISSION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT BY A STUDENT
Winner: Elizabeth Walker of Rippleside
Deakin University / Aquenta Consulting
RMIT UNIVERSITY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT BY A PRACTICING TRADESPERSON
Winner: Cheryl Unwin of Frankston
C R Unwin Carpentry
NAWIC congratulated all the nominees and winners for the 2011 Awards of Excellence.
NAWIC is a non-profit volunteer organisation that offers career advice, forums for exchanging ideas, mentoring, skills development, industry education opportunities such as scholarship and networking for women in construction.
