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Otago Awards Women in Contracting


Otago Awards Women in Contracting

Celebrating women in contracting - This award category is free to enter and is open to all financial members of the CCNZ Otago Branch.

Recognising excellence in the performance of Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) members in:
Women in Contracting Award
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Entries close: Friday, 25 April 2025

This award recognises outstanding commitment by women who have demonstrated excellence while contributing to the success of projects within the civil contracting industry, whether on site or off.

CCNZ and Hynds are proud advocates and supporters of women in the civil contracting industry, and encourage nominations for this award from all companies.

Please note that nominees must have contributed to the success of projects within the civil contracting industry but do not have to work on a project site to do so.

Judging & Awards Process

  • The online submissions are assessed by the judges (scroll down and click Questions to view them).
  • Entries will be short-listed and finalists advised 2 weeks after entries close. A judging panel will then interview the finalists.
  • Finalists are required to provide an electronic original size (high resolution) headshot photo (to be uploaded during the online application process).
  • Nominees give permission for their image to be used for promotional purposes should they win the award.
  • Nominees must be available to attend the Otago Branch Annual Construction Awards Dinner on 6 June at The Millennium Hotel in Queenstown where the winner will be announced.
  • Nominees that meet these criteria may also be selected by the judges from entrants to the Young Contractor of the Year awards.
Key Dates
Awards entries open Now
Awards entries close 5pm Friday 25 April
Judging process begins Monday 28 April
Winners announced at the Otago Branch Awards dinner held at The Millennium Hotel in Queenstown
Friday 6 June 2025

For further info please contact:
Nic Darling CCNZ Otago Branch Secretary, 027 205 6399, otago@civilcontractors.co.nz
Or
Eve Cooper CCNZ Southern Regional Manager, 021 906 481, eve@civilcontractors.co.nz

  • Eligibility
  • Questions

Eligibility

Nominee Eligibility:
Entries are open for individuals that:

  • Are a female employee of a CCNZ Contractor member that either is a member of Otago branch or has a permanent branch office in Otago.
  • Are normally resident within the Otago region and if working on a project outside Otago, intend to return to the Otago region on completion.
  • Are able to demonstrate industry experience to date.
  • Are nominated by the civil construction industry.

Criteria:

  • Online entry form completed by 11 April 2025.
  • Demonstration of leadership ability or potential.
  • Personal presentation, attitude, verbal ability and understanding of the industry.

Award Application Questions

Questions for the nominator

Please provide information on the nominee's:

  1. Demonstration of safe work practices
  2. Innovative solutions
  3. Advanced understanding of the civil construction industry

Questions for the nominee

Tell us about yourself.

  1. What personal success are you proud of?
  2. Tell us about your achievements to date.
  3. Any highlights in your career over the last 12 months.
  4. Describe an occasion where you have stood out as an excellent performer.
  5. Why did you choose a career in the civil contraction industry?
  6. What are your long-term goals or plans for the future?
  7. What other skills or training do you need to get to your goals?
  8. If a young person expressed to you they were considering entering the civil construction industry, what would you tell them?
  9. How do you feel you make a difference in the company you work for?
  10. Who inspires you and why? (industry or otherwise)


 
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