AWARD CATEGORIES

As the future of our industry, Young Achiever Under 18 is a young woman who demonstrates a commitment to her work, a passion for the industry and is inspiring other young women as they progress their career through training, or apprenticeship.

Winner: Tanisha Pieper

Finalists:

• Tanisha Pieper – Wilsonton State High School
• Kiara Dupont – The Industry School
• Eva Haynes – The Industry School
• Summer Thomas – Bright Spark Group

SPONSORED BY: Construction Skills Queensland

As the future of our industry, Young Achiever 18 – 23 is a young woman who demonstrates a commitment to her work, a passion for the industry and is inspiring other young women as they progress their career through training, or apprenticeship.

Winner: Felicity Wadsworth

Finalists:

• Felicity Pettiford – Sydney Builder Chick
• Jacinta Morice
• Rachael Vinson – XL Painting
• Felicity Wadsworth – JLT Tippers
• Zaffer Blake – WetTrade Apprenticeships
 
SPONSORED BY:  Halcyon Constructions QLD 

As the future of our industry, Young Achiever 25 – 28 is a young woman who demonstrates a commitment to her work, a passion for the industry and is inspiring other young women as they progress their career through training, or apprenticeship.

Winner: Farryn Walker

Finalists:

• Farryn Walker – Plantation Homes
• Caitlyn Hayes – Komatsu Australia
• Celeste Hardy-Young – Coastal Brush
• Jaci McLean – TJS Build Groups
• Emma Heaslip – Homecorp

SPONSORED BY: TAFE Queensland

Young Leaders are selected by AWIC’s board from the Young Achiever nominees. We recognise them as inspiring leaders who have a track record of inspiring others, overcoming obstacles and creating opportunities for others with their people leadership skills.

Winner: Caitlyn Hayes

Finalists:

• Tanisha Pieper – Wilsonton State High School
• Felicity Wadsworth – JLT Tippers
• Felicity Pettiford – Sydney Builder Chick
• Zaffer Blake – WetTrade Apprenticeships
• Farryn Walker – Plantation Homes
• Caitlyn Hayes – Komatsu Australia

The Young Leader finalists are selected by the AWIC Board and will be announced on the night.

SPONSORED BY: Komatsu

Our belief in the power of our people drives us to invest strategically in our team. We are dedicated to creating pathways, programs, and investment opportunities to the empowerment of women in the workforce, whether through recruitment, training, mentoring, or education, we are shaping a more inclusive and successful future. Businesses with LESS than 25 employees.

Winner: Synergy Safety Solutions PTY LTD

Finalists:

• Green Hip

SPONSORED BY: Moore Australia

Our belief in the power of our people drives us to invest strategically in our team. We are dedicated to creating pathways, programs, and investment opportunities to the empowerment of women in the workforce, whether through recruitment, training, mentoring, or education, we are shaping a more inclusive and successful future. Businesses with MORE than 25 employees.

Winner: Queensland Magnesia (QMAG)

Finalists:

• FRD Homes
• Heuldins
 
SPONSORED BY: Community Bank Samford

A leader in small business that is the beating heart of their operation. An exceptional manager who demonstrates their ability to pivot, lead and follow through to ensure their team and customers succeed.

Winner: Sloane Antonacci

Finalists:
• Shai Griffiths – AccessPro Solutions
• Sloane Antonacci – Teeny Tiny Homes
• Michelle Morrow – Roof Home Build Group
• Kristine Cotter – Synergy Safety Solutions Pty Ltd

SPONSORED BY: New Holland

These nominees are recognised as inspiring leaders in their field who have a track record of leading, forging new paths, creating opportunities for others and fusing their professional capabilities with their people leadership skills.

Winner: Sanna Davis

Finalists:

• Kristine Cotter – Synergy Safety Solutions Pty Ltd
• Lorna Fabian – A&L Windows | Doors
• Nicole Annakin – Homecorp 
• Sanna Davis – Nyblad Construction Pty Ltd
• Sarah Porter – Senna Architecture

SPONSORED BY: James Hardie

AWIC’s advocate of change is a man who is actively bringing about change in their sphere of influence in construction. They are passionate about their cause of gender equity in construction and use their influence to create positive change. They may also be involved in lobbying, organizing events, and leading campaigns to bring about the desired change.

Winner: John Mcgrath

Finalists:

• Anthony Duke – Intrax Consulting Group
• Wayne Poole – Building Industry Training
• John McGrath – Queensland Magnesia (QMAG)

SPONSORED BY: Oliveri

Sales superstars have the runs on the board and relationships to be proud of. They are high performers AND amazing human beings who care about how their company does business and finding creative ways of delivering results in an ever-changing market.

Winner: Michelle Morrow

Finalists:

• Jackie Cannon – Aura Steel
• Michelle Morrow – Roof Home Build Group
• Nicole Annakin – Homecorp
 
SPONSORED BY: Workinitiatives

Outstanding woman in trade describes a woman who has achieved success in any field related to commerce, business, or trade. This includes women who have excelled in entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, international trade, marketing, logistics, supply chain management, and other related fields.
These women have made significant contributions and demonstrated leadership, innovation, and excellence in their respective fields.

Winner: Kelly Allan

Finalists:

• Angela Dähn – Therefor Group
• Kelly Allan – RYSE Construction
• Hayley Campbell – MRAEL
• Jessica Porter 

SPONSORED BY: Downseal Solutions

Outstanding woman in machinery describes a woman who has achieved success in any field related to machinery – this may include training, operations or sales. These women have made significant contributions and demonstrated leadership, innovation, and excellence in their respective fields.

Winner: Komatsu Australia

Finalists:

• Sally Adams, Boral
• Caitlyn Hayes, Komatsu Australia
• Hanna Moriconi, Boral
• Kelly Dymock, Boral
• Jenny Coxon, Boral
 
SPONSORED BY: Empowering Women in Trades

This is a woman who has made an exceptional contribution to the construction industry through the implementation or innovation of new processes, procedures, products and systems. This can include fields of Law, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Winner: Sue-Emma Rogan

Finalists:

• Kelly Allan – Ryse Construction
• Kristine Cotter – Synergy Safety Solutions Pty Ltd
• Manuela Andrew – Midlife with Mani
• Stella Cocaro – Canibuild
• Sue-Emma Rogen 

SPONSORED BY: Strike Developments 

Category Sponsors

Supporting Partners

Raffle Prize Partners

Berger Houseboat Holidays

Be Ready

Bunnings West Ipswich

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ)

Empowered Women in Trades

Lyndons

ME Bank

PIP Global Safety

Pryme AU

Professional Services Collective

TAFE Queensland

Total Tools

Skip to content