The Women in Civil Awards recognise exceptional women for their leadership and commitment to excellence within the WA civil construction industry. This year, we are pleased to announce a record 35 nominees across the four Women in Civil Awards categories.

The nominees for 2026 are...

Emerging Leader

• Tracey Daly, APEX Utilities
• Harriet Wilson, Holcim
• Meredith Davis, Holcim
• Talisha Cook, Holcim
• Angelica Sumanga, MGC Civil
• Tess Lewin, Cape Dunstans
• Rinchen Dema, MGC Civil
• Kjerstin Samura, DT Infrastructure
• Valentina Trivino, Austral Construction
• Kristin Lim, Direction Workforce Solutions
• Sarah O'Reilly, Austral Construction
• Lisa Hooper, Alkimos Pipeline Alliance
• Louise Van Aswegen, Georgiou
• Karina Kent, ERTECH
• Karla Heart, BMD
• Shardae Neale, Australian Indigenous Group
• Katherine Sturges, Georgiou
• Koh-Shin Chua, Georgiou

Industry Leader

• Vicki Murphy, MGC Civil
• Mairead Breen, FSC Civils
• Britt O'Dwyer, Altus Traffic
• Justine Scott, DT Infrastructure
• Alex Brown, Georgiou
• Meda Sicoe, Georgiou
• Vicki Wilson, Western Power
• Jasmine Kadic, Benang

Trainee/Apprentice

• Hayley Smith, APEX Utilities
• Cristie Donovan, Austral Construction
• Claire Gohery, Austral Construction
• Natalie Jones, Australian Indigenous Group
• Maddison Foster, Georgiou

Corporate Leader

• APEX Utilities
• FSC Civils
• Georgiou
• PCH Civil

Congratulations to all the nominees, and thank you to everyone who nominated.

The winners will be presented at the 2026 Women in Civil Lunch on Thursday, 16 July.

Tickets are on sale until 5:30pm Wednesday, 8 July.