WIC Awards 2026 Shortlists
We are thrilled to unveil the official shortlist for the Women in Construction Awards 2026!
Following a rigorous judging process by our independent judges, these exceptional nominees have demonstrated unparalleled talent, dedication, and leadership, truly embodying the spirit of innovation and progress within our industry.
Each nominee has earned their place on these shortlists with some amazing nominations. Join us in celebrating their remarkable achievements, with the winners set to be announced at the prestigious Women in Construction Awards 2026 gala event on 29th October at the Royal Lancaster London.
Business Owner
Rebecca Matthews
Total Repair Service Ltd
Charlotte Avara
BUILD by Charlie Ltd
Anna Rzepczynski
We Build Too
Adele Reid
ABC+ Warranty
Sonia Murton
Westbury FM
Jessica Ashworth
The Housing Bond Alliance C.I.C
Community Hero
Tracey Sankey
S&R Construction ltd
Rachel Walker
Frank Rogers Building Contractors
Stephanie Davies
PJD Training Academy
Eilish Heatley
SES
Jess Morgan
BAM
Michelle Cummings
Wates Construction
Contribution to Project
Hazel Mae Dion
Lancaster West Neighbourhood Team, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Sophie Hawker
BAM
Rosie Hudson
Webb Yates
Divya Shimoga Prakash
AtkinsRealis
Kelly Abraham
BAM
Elia Finocchio
Skanska
Inclusive Company
HMS
Wickes Home Improvements
Kier Ltd
MWA Projects
Reliable contractors
Influencer
Melani King
ADP Consulting
Trice Turner
EDGE Software
Helen Sturdy
NHS England
Elisabeth Eweka
ENGRL - Girls in Engineering
Victoria Tsoy
Tsoy Limited
Kirsty Collin
Gleeds
Lifetime Achievement
Helen Sturdy
NHS England - New Hospital Programme
Chandni Vora MBE
Vascroft Contractors Ltd
Barbara Bennett
Amey Ltd
Sarah Lee
RJL Interiors Ltd
Carla White
Smartspace
Male Ally
Chris James
Wates Construction
Paul Halbert
YESSS Electrical
Leigh Phillips
Surrey Build Group
Matt Watts
MWA Projects
Ryan James Lee
RJL Interiors Ltd
Shaun Cuthill
Cadence Projects
Male Pioneer
Richard Stone
Altrad Industrial Services
Allan Rigby
Kier
Mark Craig
Wates Construction
John Fraser
Hexagon Infrastructure & Geospatial
Freddie Whitehead
Wates Construction
Rhydian Morgan
Mott MacDonald Ltd
On the Tools
Kerry Murphy
Decorella
Vicky Welch
Altrad Industrial Services
Barbara Vajda
ACS
Tracey Waites
SES
Cristina Berlanga
Kier Infrastructure
Sophie Carpenter
JRC Access
Rising Star
Hanan Samadi
SYSTRA
Jodie Burns
Arcus FM
Carly Hughes
Immerse Safety
Hannah Daly
SES
Sofija Standing
Wates
Mia Goodall
HMS
Role Model
Ella Sandall
Jenner Contractors Ltd
Helen Bailey
Driven Company Associates Ltd
Jelena Ninic
Durham University
Bianca Gribnitz
ARCADIS
Leanne O'Donovan
Wates
Katie Strachan
Morrison Construction
Woman's Initiative
Becky Russell
DIY Her Way
Bianca Gribnitz
ARCADIS
Kirsty Collin
Gleeds
Bev Williams
Breathe Executive Coaching
Yoshimi Douglas Street
ForeHer Collective
Jo Morgan
Engendering Change Ltd
Congratulations to all our shortlisted finalists for making it this far! And congratulations to all nominess who took part in the WIC Awards 2026. We had an overwhelming number of nominations this year and it has been an incredible experience for everyone involved to see the lived experiences of so many talented, determined women and their allies in construction.
If you did not make the shortlist, please do apply again next year! And of course, you can choose to reserve a seat at the Women in Construction Awards 2026 on 29th October to show your support for all the brilliant people who have taken part.