Victoria’s female construction workforce was celebrated at the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Victoria and Tasmania Awards of Excellence.
The Awards are celebrated annually to recognise the significant contributions of women in the construction sector.
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.
At the presenstation, NAWIC Victoria and Tasmania Chapter President, Laurice Temple said “Tonight is about us as individuals, as an organisation and as an industry collectively recognising the exceptional efforts of individuals who have been nominated for the various awards.”
The ten award categories honoured women for their outstanding contributions to the industry across different areas including Design, Environmental Sustainability, Leadership, Business, and as a Student and Apprentice or Trainee.
Winners of the 2012 NAWIC Awards of Excellence are:
Lend Lease Crystal Vision Award for Advancing the Interests of Women in the Construction Industry
Winner
Karen Janiszewski
Company: Urbanxchange
John Holland Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Businesswoman
Winner
Amy O’Neill
Company: Vic Restoration Building Services
Aquenta Consulting Award to an Emerging Leader
Winner
Anna Morris
Company: John Holland Group
MBAV Award for Outstanding Achievement by an Apprentice / Trainee
Winner
Jessica McKenzie
Company: Stowe Australia
Educational Institution: RMIT
Baulderstone Award for Contribution to Environmental Sustainability
Winner
Fiona Bowie
Company: John Holland Group
Project: South Morang Rail Extension
Abigroup Award for Outstanding Achievement in Construction
Winner
Jenny Ryan
Company: Jaydo Construction
Project: Sandgate Avenue Flood Alleviation Project - Stage 2
Thiess Award for Outstanding Achievement in Delivery & Development
Winner
Connie King
Company: John Holland
Project: Terminal 2 Expansion (T2E) - Project Gates 3 & 4
Hickory Group Awards to a Young Achiever
Winner
Sarah Quinton
Company: Brookfield Multiplex
RMIT Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Student
Winner
Raeesa Rawal
Educational Institution: Monash University
Commendations received at the 2012 NAWIC Awards of Excellence are:
Grocon Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design
Commendation
Nikki Paton
Company: APM Group
Project: Monash University NRS Student Accommodation
Aquenta Consulting Award to an Emerging Leader
Commendation
Lisa Rae
Company: Thiess
Hickory Group Award to a Young Achiever
Commendation
Esther Warren
John Holland
