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NAWIC Annual Awards for Excellence Ball – Winners The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) NSW chapter has announced the winners of its annual Awards for Excellence. The awards program celebrates industry leaders for their promotion of women working in the construction industry.
NAWIC Annual Awards for Excellence Ball held at the Westin Sydney
NAWIC announced the winners at the annual Awards for Excellence Ball, held Thursday 26 August 2010, at the Westin Hotel, Sydney. The ball, one of the industry’s most prestigious events, attracted over 700 guests and was hosted by Brendon Moar from Dryspell Gardening on The Lifestyle Channel, Foxtel. The prestigious Rider Levett Bucknall Crystal Vision Award was jointly awarded to Tony Costantino, Chief Executive Officer of Bovis Lend Lease, and Marianne Foley, Sydney Office Leader and Principal of Arup. NAWIC’s NSW Chapter President, Bridgeen Rocks, said she was extremely impressed by this year’s winners. “Both Tony Costantino and Marianne Foley are worthy winners of the Crystal Vision Award. Tony is committed to being a role model and mentor for advancing and
furthering the interests of women, which is evident through his active participation in initiatives such as the Diversity Council, ensuring a strong level of female representation in his senior management team and the time and dedication he has displayed in the career development of a number of women. Marianne is passionate about actively promoting gender diversity within Arup and the industry. Marianne is influential through the use of her management leadership skills and technical expertise. We are delighted to celebrate the contribution of industry leading men and women who share NAWIC’s vision - to promote the contribution of women working in the construction industry,” she said.
Tony Costantino, CEO of Bovis Lend Lease, and Marianne Foley, Sydney Office Leader and Principal of Arup
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Other award recipients included: • Mia Feasey, Siren Design CB Richard Ellis Business Woman of the Year Award • Melissa Chandler, Bovis Lend Lease Brookfield Multiplex Award for Contribution to a Project’s Development • Bovis Lend Lease Master Builders Association NSW & Clinton Recruitment Award for Innovation - Team • Alicia Maynard, St Hilliers Baulderstone Award for Contribution to Sustainability • Kathleen Crone, Broadcast Builder Bovis Lend Lease Scholarship for Future Leaders
• Sophie Poole, Baulderstone Leighton Contractors Award for Achievement in Construction, Refurbishment and Fitout • Kathy Franklin Stockland Award for Innovation in Design • Monica Senff Acoustic Logic Consultancy Tradesperson Scholarship • Elizabeth Fensom, University of Sydney NAWIC University Scholarship Nominees for the awards represent any on the various conduction fields including, engineers, architects, interior designers, project managers, lawyers and developers. A panel of industry experts select winners based on strict award criteria. Sponsors: Award sponsors include; Rider Levett Bucknall, Mast Builder’s Association NSW, TAFE NSW, Brookfield Multiplex, Stockland, Bovis Lend Lease, workarena, Acoustic Logistic, Baulderstone and Leighton. Award supporters include; Clinton Recruitment, HASSELL, MPA Projects, Davenport Campbell and NSW Department of Commerce. With special thanks to Corporate Culture for their kind donation of a Cassina LC4 Chaiselongue for the night’s action prize. For further information visit www.narwic.com.au