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NAWIC QLD 2010 Crystal Vision Awards - and the winners are...

NAWIC QLD 2010 CRYSTAL VISION AWARDS

Queensland women working in the construction industry were acknowledged for their courage, skills and innovation last night at the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) Qld Crystal Vision Awards.

Less than three percent of construction trade workers in Queensland are women and the NAWIC awards acknowledge those who are succeeding in the industry and aim to encourage more Queensland women to consider a career in construction.

The most coveted award, the Brisbane City Council Crystal Vision Award, was won by Buildmore Group Company Director Sam Sheppard for her outstanding contribution to the Queensland construction industry.

Sam has been active in the building industry for more than 20 years and in 2009 she initiated and drove the award winning “Buildmore Women into Building Housing Showcase” which involved women from all aspects of the industry coming together to design, construct and supply an environmentally sustainable home.

NAWIC Qld President, Nicholle Sparkes, congratulated each of the winners and all those who were nominated for the 2010 awards.

“The judges have chosen 12 outstanding Queensland women who have clearly demonstrated their commitment to the construction industry,” Ms Sparkes said.

“The Awards Night was a sell-out with more than 500 people in attendance. It was great to see our winners and nominees supported by so many family members, friends and colleagues.”

The 2010 judging panel comprised of Michelle Hele, Property Editor for the Courier Mail, Gretel Bakker, Managing Director of Performance Frontiers and Mara Bun, Chief Executive Office of Green Cross Australia.

The 2010 Winners of the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) Qld 2010 Crystal Vision Awards are:

NAWIC (QLD) 2010 Award Winners with NAWIC President Nicholle Sparkes.

BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL CRYSTAL VISION AWARD

Nominees:

· Bridget Taylor, Bovis Lend Lease

· Sam Sheppard, The Buildmore Group

· Qbuild Department of Public Works, QBuild

· John Holland Group Training and Development Team, John Holland

Winner: Sam Sheppard, The Buildmore Group

Sam is recognised for continually working towards creating awareness and acceptance of women in non traditional roles in the construction industry. The high profile Women into Building Housing Showcase, led by Sam and the Buildmore Group, saw women from all aspects of the industry come together to design, construct and supply an environmentally sustainable home.

From building plans, construction, and right through to landscape – this project was led by a female team. More than 60 women participated in this initiative of National significance to create measurable industry outcomes proving Sam and the female team are ideal role models for aspiring young women either considering entering the industries or already carving out their own opportunities.

LAING O’ROURKE AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN DESIGN

Nominees:

· Simonne Khatib, Baulderstone

· Jennifer Charlesworth, Hyder Consulting

· Jessica McConochie, BVN Architecture

· Angie McKay, BVN Architecture

· Sacha Black, BVN Architecture

· Jennifer Watson, Origin Alliance

Winner: Jessica McConochie, BVN Architecture

Jessica is recognised for her outstanding achievement as project architect and project leader on the HQ Development for Leightons. Jessica successfully overcame a number of challenges on her first large scale commercial project to deliver an exceptional level of client service and a 6 star green star office design.

CEMENT AUSTRALIA AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN MARKETING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION EXCELLENCE

Nominees:

· Kim Hilliard, Leighton Abigroup Joint Venture

· Beth Burgess, Hale Street Link Alliance

· Danielle Mahon, Hinze Dam Alliance

· Elke Stapf, Boral ACM Qld

· Sam Sheppard, The Buildmore Group

· Donna McDowall, 2Scope

· Tara Berrie, Boral Construction Materials

Winner: Donna McDowall, 2Scope

Donna has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to a number of large infrastructure projects delivering successful communications and community engagement initiatives and at the same time setting up and managing the team at 2scope. She has created a positive team culture at 2scope and is a mentor to young female graduates who are forging their own careers in the construction communications field.

CIVIL CONTRACTORS FEDERATION AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION (CIVIL WORKS)

Nominees:

· Marnie Hrsto, Brisbane City Council

· Claudina Nguyen, Hyder Consulting

· Jakki Hill, Arup

· Kerry Fox, Department of Public Works

Winner: Jakki Hill, Arup

Jakki is a highly professional engineer, overseeing a key component of the design works on the largest road infrastructure project in Australia. She has embraced the challenges of working in a traditionally male dominated environment and has established excellent best practice within her career, enabling her to provide valuable knowledge and learnings to future generations of female engineers.

DEPART OF PUBLIC WORKS AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION (GENERAL BUILDING)

Nominees:

·          Katrina Hill, Qbuild

·          Bridget Taylor, Bovis Lend Lease

·          Kylie Van Rysbergen, Baulderstone

·          Sandra Voo, Department of Public Works

Winner:  Bridget Taylor, Bovis Lend Lease

Bridget is recognised for exceptional work as Construction Manager on the Santos Office Headquarters. Together with an almost ‘all-female’ senior team, Bridget brought the project to successful completion while demonstrating global best practice in design, construction and management. Bridget also acts as mentor to QUT students and young colleagues while juggling her career, husband and two small sons.

THIESS AWARD FOR INNOVATION

Nominees:

· Bridget Taylor, Bovis Lend Lease

· Joanne Cunningham, Cement Australia

· Louise McCreath, AbiGroup Contractors

· Anne Anderson, John Holland

Winner: Bridget Taylor, Bovis Lend Lease

Bridget is again recognised for her innovative approach to problem solving, meeting targets and achieving practical project completion for the award-winning Santos Office Headquarters which was both unique and challenging in design and construction. One of Bridget’s key challenges was the successful design and construction of a complex, eight-level steel, concrete and glass staircase, connecting all eight levels of the Santos fitout.

JOHN HOLLAND AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT AS A BUSINESS WOMAN (LARGE BUSINESS)

Nominees:

· Margit Connellan, Bovis Lend Lease

· Saori Peguicha, Thiess

· Sally Barnett, Allens Asphalt

· Rachel Zanatta, John Holland

· Kathleen Thatcher, John Holland

Winner: Margit Connellan, Bovis Lend Lease

Margit is acknowledged for her success as Business Development Manager – Infrastructure for Bovis Lend Lease and securing the Merrimac West Wastewater Network Upgrade Alliance on the Gold Coast – the company’s first major infrastructure project for the Queensland region in more than 10 years. Margit’s diverse career path demonstrates to young women in the industry the value of diversity and the benefits of developing a broad range of skill sets throughout your career.

ARUP AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT AS A BUSINESS WOMAN (SMALL BUSINESS)

Nominees:

· Helen Armstrong, House of Stars

· Janine Horrocks, FirePro

Winner: Janine Horrocks, FirePro

Janine is awarded for creating one of the most positive and family orientated working environments in the fire protection industry. Janine is committed to the sustainability of the industry through apprenticeship training and stable employment opportunities for all workers.

OFFICE FOR WOMEN, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITIES AWARD TO A YOUNG ACHIEVER

Nominees:

· Gemma Strongman, Qbuild

· Stephanie Rodgers, Origin Alliance

· Jade Bartkaitis, QBuild

· Prue Andrewartha, Baulderstone

· Cherise De Vere, Bovis Lend Lease

· Patrice Bowen, Bovis Lend Lease

· Barbara Rober, Origin Alliance

Winner: Prue Andrewartha, Baulderstone

Prue is currently Site Engineer on the Townsville Wastewater Upgrade Program responsible for the delivery of seven concrete tank structures that are the centrepiece of the $120 million project. Prue has been recognised for the valuable contribution she has made at such a young age to the industry and the judges see great potential in her future endeavours. She has embraced the challenges of working in a traditionally male dominated environment and is a mentor to young women entering the industry through her role with Baulderstone and as the face of the 2009 UQ Civil Engineering campaign.

CONSTRUCTION SKILLS QUEENSLAND AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTION IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES

Nominees:

·          Amy Weule, AbiGroup Contractors

·          Jade Bartkaitis, QBuild

Winner:  Amy Weule, AbiGroup Contractors

Amy works as a plant operator for Abigroup and is recognised for epitomising what women have achieved in this industry – her gender is not a consideration on the job, but rather her ability, leadership and work ethic were the factors behind her success.

LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Nominees:

· Robyn Hyslop, Bovis Lend Lease

· Aline Rolim, Hale Street Link Alliance

· Sam Sheppard, The Buildmore Group

· Helen Armstrong, House of Stars

· Anna Carleton, Hinze Dam Alliance (Thiess Pty Ltd)

· Kerry Fox, Department of Public Works

Winner: Helen Armstrong, House of Stars

Helen was selected as the winner of the Sustainable Development Award due to her significant contribution to the construction industry and dedication to the continual innovation of environmentally sound developments. Helen is a highly professional individual, working tirelessly towards educating the industry on the importance of implementing energy efficient initiatives within new dwellings and communities – most notably the Buildmore Women into Building project.

CONSTRUCTION TRAINING CENTRE NEW BEGINNINGS RECOGNITION AWARD
Winner: Sarah-Jayne Coffey, Migas

Sarah-Jayne is recognised for her determination to get into this building and construction industry even after two years of challenging knockbacks. Sarah-Jayne has the passion and direction to achieve every goal she sets in life and we wish her luck going forward.

CONSTRUCTION TRAINING CENTRE NEW BEGINNINGS RECOGNITION AWARD

Encouragement: Tammy Iselin, Wyaralong Dam Alliance

Tammy is acknowledged for the work she has undertaken to enter and further her career in the industry and NAWIC would like to recognise and offer encouragement to Tammy as she forges forward.

NAWIC Queensland 2010 Crystal Vision Event Sponsor

NAWIC Queensland 2010 Crystal Vision Dinner Sponsor

NAWIC Queensland 2010 Crystal Vision Entertainment Sponsor

NAWIC Queensland 2010 Crystal Vision Award Sponsors
	Crystal Vision Award for Advancing and Furthering the Interests of Women in the Construction Industry
	Award for Achievement in Design Sponsor: Laing O'Rourke
	Award for Achievement in Marketing, Community Engagement/Consultation and Communication Excellence Sponsor: Cement Australia Pty Ltd
	Award for Achievement in Construction (civil works) Sponsor: Civil Contractors Federation
	Award for Achievement in Construction (general building) Sponsor: Department of Public Works
	Award for Achievement as a Business Woman (Large Business) Sponsor: John Holland
	Award for Achievement as a Business Woman (Small Business) Sponsor: Arup
	Award for Innovation Sponsor: Thiess
	Award for Young Achiever Sponsor: Office for Women, Department of Child Safety
	Award for Contribution in Building and Construction Trades Sponsor: Construction Skills Queensland
	Award for Achievement in Sustainable Development Sponsor: Leighton Contractors Pty Limited
	New Beginning Recognition Award Sponsor: Construction Training Centre
Awards Supporters
	Award Supporter: Abigroup Contractors Pty Ltd
	Award Supporter : Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council
	Award Supporter: Hymix
	Award Supporter: BSA (Building Services Authority)
	Award Supporter:Boral
	Award Supporter:Busy at Work

2010 Awards

NAWIC QLD 2010 Crystal Vision Awards - and the winners are...

NAWIC Queensland 2010 Crystal Vision Event Sponsor

NAWIC Queensland 2010 Crystal Vision Dinner Sponsor

NAWIC Queensland 2010 Crystal Vision Entertainment Sponsor

NAWIC Queensland 2010 Crystal Vision Award Sponsors

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