NAWIC Award Winners

2009 NAWIC Awards for Excellence Winners


The 2009 NAWIC Awards for Excellence were held on Friday 28 August 2009 at the Savoy Ballroom, Grand Hyatt, Collins Street, Melbourne. 

Once again, the standard of entries was exceptionally high, and our thanks go to all the entrants for taking the time and effort to enter the Awards - these Awards  are an important recognition of the outstanding work done by women in the construction and related industries and it is important to us at NAWIC that our members continue to be acknowledged and recognised by their peers for their great work.

Congratulations to the following 2009 NAWIC Awards winners:

City of Melbourne Crystal Vision Award for Advancing the Interests of Women in the Construction Industry

Commendation:  Karen Hovenga, Danielle McCartney, Nicki Taylor and Jane Toner, Sustainable Built Environments Pty Ltd (SBE)

 

Building Commission Award for Outstanding Achievment as a Businesswoman

Winners: Karen Hovenga, Danielle McCartney, Nicki Taylor and Jane Toner, Sustainable Built Environments Pty Ltd (SBE)

 

Baulderstone Award for Contribution to Environmental Sustainability

Winner: Evalin Ling, Norman Disney & Young

 

Coffey Projects Award for Outstanding Achievement in Delivery and Development

Joint Winners: Kate Price, Coffey Projects and Fiona Siew Ting Tiong, Currie and Brown

 

Brookfield Multiplex Award to a Young Achiever

Commendation: Lucinda Brundell, Ello Painters

 

NAWIC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design

Commendation: Anna Lindstad, Architectus

 

Melbourne Water Award for Outstanding Achievement in Construction

Winner: Cristina Munoz, Brookfield Multiplex

 

RMIT University Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Practising Tradespersons Award

Winner: Amber Todd, Jaz Constructions

Commendation: Lucinda Brundell, Ello Painters

 

NAWIC Award for Outstanding Achievement by an Apprentice Tradesperson / Trainee

Winner: Tamara Thewlis

Commendation: Sandra Coleman, Australian Technical College

 

NAWIC Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Student

Winner: Jacquetta Shelton, University of Melbourne

To view the commemorative publication click here: NAWIC 2009 Awards - eBook

Thank you to our Sponsors: City of Melbourne,  Building Commission, Baulderstone, Coffey Projects, Brookfield Multiplex, Melbourne Water and RMIT; to our Support Sponsors, to our Judges and to all of our Entrants. 

A big thank you to Demetra Giannakopoulos and the Awards Committee for your dedication and hard work to make it a wonderful evening.


Click here for more photos from the 2009 NAWIC Victoria Awards for Excellence Dinner



2008 Winners

 

 

The 2008 NAWIC for the Victorian and Tasmanian Chapter was held in the Member’s Dining Room at the MCG, on 15 August 2008.  Click here for more information on the  2008 Victorian Awards For Excellence

 

Congratulations to the winners for 2008.  All showed determination, commitment and achievement as leaders within in their chosen fields and career goals.

 

It was an evening that celebrated, promoted and raised the profile of women working in construction industry and created the perfect opportunity for networking.  A great night out was had by all.

 

Congratulations to the following NAWIC 2008 Award Winners:

 

City of Melbourne Crystal Vision Award for Advancing The Interests of Women in the Construction Industry

Winner: Sea Region Women In Consulting Group (Wic), Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM)

Commendation: Randell Fuller, Brookfield Multiplex

 

Hansen Yuncken Award for Outstanding Achievement in Construction

Winner: Melissa Gesos, Hansen Yuncken

 

Theiss Award for Outstanding Achievement in Delivery and Development

Winner: Sue Lewis, Eastlink

Commendation: Lisa Okkonen, Bovis Lend Lease

 

Bauldersteone Hornibrook Award for Contribution to Environmental Sustainability

Winner: Nina Barich, Connell Wagner

Commendation: Lisa Okkonen, Bovis Lend Lease

 

Building Commission Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Businesswoman

Winner: Marilyn Howley, Wycombe Constructions

Commendation: Angeleen Jenkins, McConnell Dowell Corporation

 

NAWIC Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Student

Winner: Alexandra Belcastro, The University of Melbourne

Commendation: Chelsea Briggs, Monash University

 

NAWIC Award to a Young Achiever

Winner: Virginia Murarakate, Currie & Brown

 

Bassett Award for Outstanding Achievement in Design

Commendation: Tanya Stephens, Luke Drummond Builders

 

 

RMIT University Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Practising Tradesperson

Winner: Noelene Foley, Raymond Island Electrics (Electrician)

 

NAWIC Award for Outstanding Achievement by an Apprentice Tradesperson

Winner: Heidi Orchard, FC Walker (Apprentice Tiler)

 

To view the commemorative publication click here: NAWIC 2008 Awards - eBook
 

Again thank you to all major Sponsors the Support Sponsors, Judges and Nominee Entrants for all of your support and effort.

 

A special thank you to the Awards Committee Chair – Adeline Pang, and the Awards Committee for all of their tireless effort that made the night successful and a memorable evening for all. 



2007 Winners

 

 

The NAWIC Awards 2007 for the Victorian and Tasmanian Chapter was held at Zinc at Federation Square a location which celebrates building and design was the perfect setting on a crisp Melbourne evening.

 

Winners and the nominees of the set a new competition mark for ‘Women in Construction’ and were true role models that were passionate in their Building Industry areas.

 

A big congratulations to the proud winners for 2007 had all shown determination, commitment and achievement as leaders within in they’re chosen fields and career goals.

 

It was an evening that celebrated, promoted and raised the profile of women working in construction and created the perfect opportunity for networking and a great night out.

 

The infamous ‘Construction Competition’ showed true creativity with participants creating ‘Famous Australian Icons’ and it was Dame Edna who was the Melbourne’s favourite along side the Hills Hoist.

 

Congratulations to the following NAWIC 2007 Award Winners;

 

Bassett Award for Outstanding Achievment in Design

Winner: Jan Eastwood / BatesSmart

 

Building Commission Award for Outstanding Achievment as  a Business Women.

Winner: No Winner

 

City of Melbourne Crystal Vision Award

Winner: Fiona Dunster / Cbus Property

 

RMIT University Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Practising Tradesperson

Winner: Hayley Bertram / Allcrest Ceilings

 

NAWIC Award for Outstanding Achievement by an Apprentice Tradesperson

Winner: Marcelle Bagu             

Commendation: Lucinda Hems

 

NAWIC Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Student

Winner: Fiona Lloyd / Deakin University

 

NAWIC award for Outstanding Achievement In Delivery and Development

 Winner: Anthea Ross / Beca

 

Major Projects Victoria Award to a Young Achiever

Winner: Heather Benbow / Connell Wagner

 

NAWIC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Construction

Winner: Michelle Zarb / Hansen Yuncken

 

Baulderstone Hornibrook Award for Contribution to Environmental Sustainability

Winner: Sally Mitchell / Baulderstone Hornibrook

Commendation: Suzette Jackson / Hassell


To view the 2007 commemorative publication click here:  NAWIC 2007 Awards - eBook


To view the 2006 commemorative publication click here:  NAWIC VIC 2006 Awards Publication


Again thankyou to all Major Sponsors the Support Sponsors, Judges, and Nominee Entrants for all of your support and effort.

 

A special thankyou to the Awards Committee Chair -  Adeline Pang, and the Awards Committee for all of their tireless effort that made the night successful and a memorable evening for all.

 

Anastasia Malishev

NAWIC Victorian and Tasmanian Chapter

Council Vic Secretary / Awards Committee