Nominate someone for the National Association of Women in Construction awards

Recognise an outstanding achievement made by a woman in the construction industry by nominating her for the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Awards for Excellence.

The NAWIC (WA) Awards for Excellence have been running for four years, and recognise inspirational Western Australian women for their significant contributions in an industry that has typically been male-dominated.

Melanie Marshall and Kathleen Kusinski, 2012 winners of the NAWIC awards, want women in the construction industry to nominate their peers and themselves for their achievements.

The awards provide an opportunity for women to celebrate their achievements and have their skills, enthusiasm and commitment formally rewarded. This is according to NAWIC WA President Hayley McBride, who says there will be an Outstanding Achievement in Safety Award for the first time this year. This will recognise both the importance of safety within the construction industry and the role many women play in ensuring safety is put first.

The theme of this year's awards is Breaking the Chains – Women Challenging the Industry. A panel of industry experts will judge all six categories of the event.