NAWIC 2014 winners announced

NAWIC 2014 winners announcedThe NSW Chapter of The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) held its 2014 Awards for Excellence in Sydney last week, recognising the achievements of women in construction.Raquel Rubalcaba, senior project manager at Laing O’Rourke, was awarded the Laing O’Rourke Crystal Vision Award in recognition of her paid parental leave initiative.Rubalcaba instigated a 26-week paid parental leave and flexible working policy at Laing O’Rourke, which combines paid parental leave with a keep-in-touch program, return-to-work coaching and flexible work options for all employees.Sarah Hogan, NAWIC NSW Chapter president, said Rubalcaba has encouraged meaningful change that will support the careers of women in the construction sector.”The judges were impressed by [Rubalcaba’s] passion and drive to contribute to the industry in which she has been involved for 24 years. We salute [her] as a role model for other women in the industry,” she said.Hogan said the NAWIC Awards for Excellence program is a celebration of leadership that encourages women to take risks in their careers and to network.”The awards also highlight the qualities that women in our industry need to succeed – qualities such as teamwork and tenacity, collaboration and creativity – and underscore the contribution that women make to an industry that is vital to Australia’s future,” she said.Other category and merit winners include:Master Builders Association & Clinton Recruitment Award for Team Innovation
Winner: Davenport Campbell for the QBE Global Head Office ProjectMerit: Westpac Tenancy Fit-out Team, comprising Lend Lease and Geyer, for the Westpac Global Head OfficeLend Lease Scholarship for Future LeadersWinner: Hannah Mahoney-Hayes, structural engineer, Taylor Thomson WhittingDTZ University ScholarshipWinner: Alissa Thivakon, The University of NewcastleBrookfield Johnson Controls Tradesperson ScholarshipWinner: Kristina Murray, Home Control & AudioMPA Award for Achievement in Construction, Refurbishment and Fit-outWinner: Jade Nicholson, site engineer, Brookfield Multiplex, for the Charles Perkins Centre Project at The University of Sydney, Camperdown CampusBrookfield Multiplex Award for Contribution to a Project DevelopmentWinner: Miranda Kossen-Markezic, senior project engineer, Thiess, for the Frederickton-to-Eungai Pacific Highway Upgrade ProjectMerit: Lucy Guerin, Jones Lang LaSalle, for her contribution to the Westpac Group Retail ProgramJohn Holland Business Woman of the Year AwardWinner: Rachel Luchetti, director, Luchetti Krelle
Acoustic Logic Award for Contribution to SustainabilityWinner: Esther Bailey, Better Buildings Partnership manager, City of SydneyNow Careers Project Management AwardWinner: Dominique Gill, project manager, BuiltStockland Award for Innovation in DesignWinner: Alex Wessling, project manager, MBMO Architects, for the Sydney Adventist Hospital Stage 1 Redevelopment Project