WIC Awards 2026 - Judges
Women in Construction Awards Judges
We are delighted to present the distinguished panel of judges for the Women in Construction Awards 2025. These accomplished professionals and dedicated advocates bring a wealth of expertise and insight to the evaluation process. They will undertake the significant responsibility of selecting the most exceptional recipients across our comprehensive award categories, which include recognition for Lifetime Achievement, the promise of a Rising Star, excellence On The Tools, commitment to an Inclusive Company, significant Contribution to Projects, exemplary Business Owners, supportive Male Allies, impactful Influencers, and dedicated Community Heroes. We invite you to learn more about the individuals who will determine this year's outstanding achievements within the construction sector.
Business Owner
Roni Savage
Managing Director
Jomas Associates
Paul Halbert
Managing Director
YESSS Electrical
Diane Dickson
Commercial Director
MAK Contracting
Community Hero
Chandni Vora
Chief Operating Officer
Vascroft
Zara Barrow
Construction Planner
Vistry Kent
Mark Dewhurst
Partner
Ridge
Gail Farley
Operations Director
HMS
Contribution to Project
Paul Knighting
Partner
Gleeds
Claire Jarvis
Managing Director
David Wilson Homes North West
Emma Fletcher
Innovation Director
Octopus Energy
Selina McManus
Project Director
Skanska
Inclusive Company
Dr. David Hancock
Construction & Infrastructure Director
Cabinet Office and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority
Tracey Patmore
Group Head of Products
NOCN
Hayley Poynter Fenning
Architect and Partner
Playle and Partners LLP
Nichola Burns
Technical Director
Taylor Wimpey
Influencer
Zoe Brooke
Managing Director
Ezrah Consulting Ltd
Neev Spencer
DJ/Host/Broadcaster
Lisa Molloy
Commercial Director
Seymour Civil Engineering
Richard Stone
Non Exec Director
Project Management Blueprint
Lifetime Achievement
Gaelle Blake
Managing Director UK
Groupe Adéquat
Sandi Rhys Jones
Former President
CIOB
Jon Loveday
Director Infrastructure, Enterprise & Growth
Cabinet Office, Wendover
Dorothy Robertson
Regional Director
Gleeds
Male Ally
Caroline Nokes
Deputy Speaker
House of Commons
Rianne Scott
Rianne Scott Director of Operations
Atlas Facilities Ltd
Stephen Slessor
Chief Executive Officer
RSE
On the Tools
Yosh Douglas-Street
Operations Director
Mace
Carol Massay
Founder
Founder Unity For Construction Ltd
Sammy Green
Sweeper Operator
Statom Group
Mark Harrison
Head of EDI Transformation
CIOB
Male Pioneer
Victoria Tsoy
Chief Executive Officer and Property Developer
Oxford Land Consultants and Tsoy Ltd
Helen Chorley
Founder, Investor
Property Sisters
Sophie Seddon
Shareholder
Novus
Simi Gandhi-Whitaker
MD, Smart Workplaces
Mitie
Rising Star
Kathryn Collington
Head of Projects
Actiform
Natalie King
Managing Director & Principal
Accxel
Isobel Gutteridge
Project Manager
Mitie
Claire Parkinson
Operations Manager
HRL Building Services Ltd
Role Model
Rhian Adler
Depot Manager
Solar Gates
Errol Lawson
Director and founder
Building the Future
Hannah Lewis Jones
Technical Director
Mott MacDonald
Lucy Davies
Head of Social Value
Tilbury Dougals
Woman's Initiative
Steffan Battle
Executive Managing Director
Wates
Verity Macey
Managing Director
Vistry Central Home Counties
Jordan Dougan EFT
Group Director
EFT Systems Ltd
Charlotte Collins
Brand Marketing Manager
DeWalt