Nominations are now open for the 2012 Crystal Vision Awards for National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) QLD/NT.
This year’s theme, Women on the Rise, celebrates the significant achievement made by women in construction and the increasing success being demonstrated by them within the industry.
The awards epitomise NAWIC’s core objectives of encouraging and supporting women along with recognising that within the industry lies a vital, dynamic and progressive group of women dedicated to the betterment of construction.
NAWIC QLD/NT president and partner at Holding Redlich, Janelle Kerrisk believes that by recognising and sharing the successes of NAWIC members, it encourages more women to think about construction as a viable and rewarding career choice.
“These awards provide the opportunity to recognise the skills, courage and innovation possessed by many of our members. It also sends out a positive message and inspiration to the next generation of young women who want to move into the construction industry or move up within it.”
Now in its fourteenth year, The 2012 Crystal Vision Awards will be judged by a panel of industry experts and will cover 15 categories:
- BMD Constructions Crystal Vision Award for Advancing and Furthering the Interests of Women in the Construction Industry
- Hutchinson Builders Award for Achievement in Design
- Arup Award for Achievement as a Business Woman (Small Business — 250 staff or less)
- Cement Australia Award for Achievement in Marketing, Community Engagement and Communication Excellence
- Civil Contractors Federation Award for Achievement in Construction (Civil Works)
- Department of Housing and Public Works Award for Achievement in Construction (General Building)
- John Holland Award for Achievement as a Business Woman (Large Business- 251 staff or more)
- Queensland University of Technology Award for Innovation
- Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services (Office for Women) Award to a Young Achiever
- Construction Skills Queensland Award for Contribution in Building and Construction Trades
- Leighton Contractors Award for Achievement in Sustainable Development
- Construction Training Centre Award for New Beginnings Recognition
- Achievement in the Construction Industry by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Woman
To nominate yourself or a colleague visit www.nawic.com.au by Friday 27 July 2012.
The awards will be presented at a gala dinner on Friday 19 October 2012 in the Plaza Terrace Ballroom at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
