Shortlist
Shortlist announced for 2024 awards
Now in their third year, the awards showcase the influential women that work in construction, making female and non-binary role models more visible and accessible to inspire others, and demonstrating that the sector is open to everyone.
The shortlist features nominated women across each of five categories, with the final Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction being unveiled at the 2024 Women in Construction Awards later this year. The award ceremony and Top 100 shortlist celebrate the women that work at every level within the sector and their phenomenal achievements, while also highlighting how the industry supports and values equality.
Local hero
Exceptional women from across the United Kingdom who are currently working at an operational or site level role in construction.
Midlands
- Kayleigh Merritt
- Tehmi Parinchy
- Soraia Pardal
East of England
- Julia Stevens
- Suzanne Moss
- Kelly Cartwright
South West
- Danielle Haskings
- Emma Tate
- Karen Flanagan
North East
- Denise Cherry
- Amy Hoskin
- Lisa Pogson
North West
- Melissa Fazackerley
- Julie Baker
- Joanne James
South East
- Tehmina Khan
- Monica Chandran
- Chloe Xidhas
Scotland
- Emily Carr
- Natalie Horsfall
- Wendy McFarlane
Northern Ireland
- Melanie Dawson
- Lorna Hagan
Wales
- Lisa Kelly-Roberts
- Katherine Evans
- Alison Hourihane
Woman on the tools
Working within a specific trade who have or are striving to inspire the next generation of construction workers.
- Lydia Bailey
- Nettie Taylor
- Lana Edwards
Influencer
Those who have made a real impact within an organisation in one of three sub-categories.
Designer
- Damini Sharma
- Sam May
- Bethany Holroyd
Client
- Carlene Goodeal
- Christine Jordan
- Liz McDermott
Contractor
- Becky Slater
- Carolyn Jay
- Renee Preston
Allies
Working within the industry and acting as key influencers in supporting inclusion and change.
- Claire Yellend
- Tony O'Sullivan
- Lade Ogunlaja
- Kelly Cartwright
- Joanna Strahan
- Alice Brookes
- Gail Farley
- Jason Newton
- Magdalena Stefanick
- Claire Brown
One to Watch
Industry newcomers leading the way in championing equality, diversity, inclusion and equity.
- Monica Chandran
- Kynleigh Parker
- Courtney Northrop
- Fiona Beddoes
Where and when will the Top 100 be announced?
An awards ceremony and gala dinner will be hosted by the National Federation of Builders on Monday 30th September 2024, at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham. All industry will be informed and invited to attend, the Top 100 and winners will be announced at the exclusive gala event.