The Women in Construction / Engineering Excellence Award celebrates trailblazing women making outstanding contributions in construction, civil engineering, architecture, infrastructure, or related technical fields. This category recognises female professionals who are breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries and driving innovation, sustainability, and quality in engineering and construction projects.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to women-identifying professionals in construction, civil, structural, mechanical, or related engineering disciplines
Includes engineers, architects, project managers, builders, site leads, and infrastructure innovators
Must have led or significantly contributed to major projects, designs, or operational success
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the field
Judging Criteria
Project Excellence: Quality, scale, or complexity of construction or engineering projects
Innovation: Use of new materials, methods, or sustainable practices
Leadership: Managing teams, mentoring, or representing women in the sector
Impact: Safety, efficiency, environmental benefit, or community contribution
QUALITATIVE CRITERIA
Pioneering achievements on major infrastructure or urban development projects
Use of smart technologies or green building practices
Advocating for diversity or mentoring women in engineering
Contributions to industry standards or technical education
METRICS
Number or value of completed projects
Time, cost, and resource efficiency stats
Environmental or community sustainability ratings
Team size or leadership scope
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
Open to professionals in public or private sectors, including consultancy and government projects
Can include construction management, safety engineering, or technical operations roles
Self-nominations must include project portfolios or client references
