Hypenica is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the fifth Women in Construction Awards 2017.
“The Awards recognise those women who are pioneers in innovation within the built environment, as well as identifying those rising stars who have put themselves out there and have been identified as the one to watch as they get a foothold within their sector,” says Athi Myoli, Awards Director, Hypenica.
The Awards also acknowledge organisations who have stepped up and developed women’s roles through innovative training programmes, as well as showing their commitment in developing the careers of women in the industry.
Nominations are open until close of business on 31 March 2017. The shortlists will be announced ahead of the ceremony by mid-April 2017.
The Award categories are as follows:
Individual awards:
• Pioneer in Innovation Award
• Young Entrepreneur/ Rising Star Award (under 40) [NEW]
• New Starter of the Year Award (under 30)
• Woman Architect of the Year Award [NEW]
• Woman in Concrete: Lifetime Achievement Award [NEW]
Organisational Awards:
• Most Innovative Women Training
• Excellence in SMME/ Enterprise Development [NEW]
• Excellence in Career Development Award
Herewith a list of the 2016 winners:
• New Starter of the Year (Under 30): Etheldreder Koppa, Assistant Project Manager, NationalHousing Corporation, Tanzania
• Pioneer of Innovation Award: Noluthando Molao, Associate Director, Turner & Townsend
• Most Innovative Women Training Programme Award: The City of Cape Town’s Transport Authority
• Excellence in Career Development Award: Thobile Bhembe, Junior Site Agent, Inyatsi Construction
The Women in Construction Awards gala dinner will take place at Gallagher Convention Centre, Gauteng on 24 May 2017.
For more information please visit http://www.womeninconstruction.co.za/.
About the Women in Construction Awards
The annual Women in Construction Awards ceremony is a collaborative platform dedicated to recognising excellence in Africa within the construction, cement and concrete industry. The Awards categories recognise those women who are pioneers in innovation within the built environment, as well as identifying young entrepreneurs and rising stars. The awards’ celebration is attended by senior-level executives, key decision-makers and suppliers within the construction, cement and concrete industry. For more information, go to http://www.womeninconstruction.co.za/.
About Hypenica
Hypenica is an international media group that serves its markets by connecting buyers and sellers, sharing information and experiences, identifying new opportunities and enabling more effective business. We do this through our innovative print, digital and event products which provide important marketing platforms for any company wanting to build their profile and reach their target market – whether nationally, regionally or globally. Hypenica’s expertise and track record extends to the following niche B2B sectors: agriculture; concrete, cement, construction and infrastructure; transport: infrastructure; and industrial and manufacturing. For more information, go to http://www.hypenica.com
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