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Be part of a night that recognises excellence, inspires the next generation, and shines a spotlight on the incredible people shaping construction in Australia.
NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED
Friday 4th September 2026
5:30pm – 11pm
The Pullman Hotel, Brisbane
Awesome Women in Construction (AWIC) are excited to be holding our fifth annual awards in September 2026. These awards will provide the platform for all awesome women in construction to be recognised for the contribution they make to this industry every single day.
Recognising the Contribution of Awesome Women in Construction
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Finalists:
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.
Finalists:
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.
Finalists:
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.
Finalists:
• Shai Griffiths – AccessPro Solutions
• Sloane Antonacci – Teeny Tiny Homes
• Michelle Morrow – Roof Home Build Group
• Kristine Cotter – Synergy Safety Solutions Pty Ltd
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.
Finalists:
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.
Finalists:
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.
Finalists:
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.
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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.
Finalists:
Sponsored by: John Deere
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.
Finalists:
• Kelly Allan – Ryse Construction
• Kristine Cotter – Synergy Safety Solutions
• Manuela Andrew – Midlife with Mani
• Stella Cocaro – Canibuild
• Sue-Emma Rogen – Boral
“We believe by strengthening the diversity of our workforce, we can give everyone their chance to leap forward.”
