Women in Contracting

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Know a leading lady in the electrical field?

Whether you’re recommending someone or backing yourself, nominate now!

The Women in Contracting Award is a category designed to recognise exceptional women who have made significant contributions to the electrical contracting industry. These women play a vital role in their organisation, and show dedication, passion and drive. When applying, take into consideration business contribution, professional development, and managing challenges.

This award is for individuals within the electrical industry, whether in a technical or non-technical role, including those women who work behind the scenes managing, promoting, and developing the company.

This award will be judged on the contribution to the business, work ethic, commitment to the industry and support for other women and minority groups in the industry

Judging Criteria

  • Business contribution
  • Professional development and career plan
  • Managing challenges

Note: This award is intended for individuals in non-technical roles within the electrical industry. Female applicants with technical expertise should apply under the categories of ‘Apprentice of the Year’ or ‘Electrician (Tradie) of the Year’.

Nominations Open

Monday 3rd February 2025

Nominations Close

Tuesday 6 May 2025

Nominee Judging

May and June 2025

Awards Dinner

Friday 26 September 2025

Get prepared: Snapshot of key questions

Snapshot of key questions and some examples

Bio questions

  • Describe how the career journey of the nominated party began, and any pivotal moments that led to the current professional position?
  • Highlight some significant milestones or achievements in your career so far.
  • Describe how the nominee/you have contributed to the business success.

Career history

  • Describe how the career journey of the nominee began, the skills and qualifications of the nominee, and any pivotal moments that led to the current role within the electrical industry.
  • Highlight some significant milestones or achievements in the nominee’s career so far.

Work ethic

  • Describe or provide an example of the nominee’s commitment to safe, quality and timely outcomes at work.

Contribution to the business

  • Describe how the nominee has contributed to the electrical business.

Support for other women and/or minority groups in the electrical industry

  • How does the nominee support or encourage other women and/or minority groups within the electrical industry?

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Management

  • How does the nominee contribute to the health and quality management of the business?

Optional photos and references (Highly recommended)

  • Optional – upload reference (employer/ customer / supplier reference)
  • Optional – upload photos demonstrating your contribution to the business and/or electrical industry and anything else you’d like to showcase to the judges related to the nomination criteria.
  • Feel free to also upload a head-shot.

Please choose files that are images or PDFs. If you wish to supply a video please email separately to events@mea.asn.au

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