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

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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The awards were originally made in 6 categories.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

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, 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.

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

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. Construction company Naylor Love was the major sponsor for the event.

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,

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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.

2018

The 2018 awards were sponsored by Hays, a recruitment company. The ceremony was held on 17 August at the

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2017

The 2017 awards were sponsored by Hays, a recruitment company. The ceremony was held on 10 August at the

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in Auckland.

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. *

2015

The 2015 awards were sponsored by Hays, a recruitment company. The winners were announced on 15 May in Christchurch. *

References

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