08 Nov 2022
Excellence rewarded
TasWater is proud to acknowledge its winners in the National Women in Construction (NAWIC) Awards for Excellence.
They are Amanda Allen, Senior Project Manager, TasWater who won in the ‘Achievement in Construction’ category, along with Krista Capuano, Contracts Manager, TasWater and Sharon Archer, Procurement Manager, TasWater who were joint winners of the ‘Contribution to Project or Organisation’ category.
George Theo, TasWater Chief Executive Officer, Tony Willmott, TasWater General Manager Project Delivery, and Ian Dunbabin, TasWater CDO Alliance Program Manager, were privileged to join the six TasWater finalists for these Awards, which were announced on Friday evening.
George Theo said the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Awards showcase the achievements of women, and organisations in the construction industry and seeks to promote and improve the construction industry through the advancement of women.
“NAWIC is an Australian not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers, spearheaded by industry leaders advocating and working toward the goal of an equitable construction industry in which women are involved, heard, and are making a difference.
“NAWIC holds a number of events throughout the year to assist women in the industry through enhancement of skills and knowledge and encouragement to pursue and establish careers in construction.
“It was a great outcome to have winners at the NAWIC Awards.
“It was also a terrific result having six of our TasWater employees selected as finalists. Each of our finalists epitomise the passion, dedication, and vision required to be successful in the fast paced and challenging construction sector,” Mr Theo said.
Nominees and categories:
Emerging Talent - Laura Anderson (Environmental Advisor)
Contribution to a Project or Organisation - Jackie Kelly (HSEQ Lead)
Achievement in Construction - Amanda Allen (Senior Project Manager Project Delivery)
Contribution to a Project or Organisation - Sharon Archer (Procurement Manager Commercial)
Contribution to a Project or Organisation - Krista Capuano (Contracts Manager Commercial)
Award for Excellence - Crystal Vision - Caroline Beaumaris (Group Leader Commercial)
Image above, left to right:
George Theo (TasWater Chief Executive Officer), Jackie Kellie, Amanda Allen, Tony Willmott, (TasWater General Manager Project Delivery), Laura Andersen, Krista Capuano, Sharon Archer, Caroline Beaumaris, Kate Blizzard (CDO People Leader) and Ian Dunbabin (TasWater CDO Alliance Program Manager).