1. What is the core business (building, trade, manufacturer/supplier, design, other)?
2. How long has the business been operating for?
3. How many employees/contractors etc?
4. What changes/challenges have taken place within the business?

1. Outline the nominee’s role within the business and associated responsibilities.
2. What led the nominee to her current role/profession?
3. How long has the nominee participated in this business?
4. Has the nominee’s role changed over time?
5. What are the driving factors for the nominee’s success
6. How does the nominee balance both the demands of business and personal commitments?
7. What insight or advice could be offered to others wanting to achieve their goals?

1. Has the nominee assisted towards the growth and profile of business?
2. Has the nominee been responsible for, initiated change and/or played a role with any change within the business?
3. Does the nominee demonstrate leadership skills, contribute positively to team operations and working relationships?
4. Does the nominee display qualities of a role model for other women in the industry?

1. Achievements in other areas, involvement in the community and/or other activities that contribute or are relative to your role or business in the industry.
2. Has the nominee had to overcome any personal challenges and/or achievements whilst simultaneously performing a role within the business?

Strategy and Development

• What are the goals of the business?
• What is the vision and mission of the business and how do you help achieve this?
• How does the business position itself, differentiate and develop its brand?
• How do you contribute to strategy and development of the business?

Operations

• Back office management eg. everyday accounts, managing cash flow

Customer service

• Project management – eg. ensuring the jobs run smoothly, on time and on budget
• WHS and safety administration – eg. managing paperwork and systems
• Human Resource management – eg. staffing issues, staff training and recruitment

Sales and Marketing

• Sales and contract administration
• Marketing; eg. advertising, website, social media, community involvement, other

Finance

• How do you monitor revenue and profit/loss?
• How do you control overheads and spending?

Business Systems

• Have you implemented any new systems or processes in the business in the last 12 months? Briefly outline why these were identified
• and how they were successfully integrated with business operations

Upskilling / Continuing Professional Development

• Outline any training or upskilling you have done for your role within the last 12 months
• How do you keep up-to-date with industry changes?

This award recognises women who demonstrate excellence within the manufacturing/supply sector of the building industry. Applicants must demonstrate their contribution to the industry by way of product innovation, customer service initiatives, manufacturing and distribution distinction.

This award recognises women who thrive in business administration and office management roles. Applicants must demonstrate efficient performance, innovation and significant contribution to the business.

This award recognises women who have a proven track record of exceptional customer service, business development skills and product knowledge to achieve successful outcomes for clients and the business. Open to, but not limited to, business development, account management, sales and marketing roles.

This award recognises women under the age of 30 years who show exceptional promise and dedication to the industry. This is open to young women who are working in any aspect of the building and construction industry including apprentices and trainees.

This award recognises women who demonstrate excellence in leadership, mentoring, business planning and governance and use innovation to create change in the industry. Women at the highest level of management in an organisation/company are the ideal candidates.

This award recognises business owners who have demonstrated excellence in leadership which has resulted in business growth, profitability and expansion in business size and/or customer base.

This award recognises women within a profession who work collaboratively to support businesses in the building industry including but not limited to, lawyers, engineers, interior designers, certifiers, architects and consultants.

This award recognises women who manage the entire day-to-day administration of a small business in the residential building industry which has been operating for five years or less. The ideal applicant is an office all-rounder involved in business marketing, finance management, customer service, business strategy and system development.

This award recognises the vital contribution and skill of women who are qualified and excelling in an industry trade.

Chosen from the winners of each of the categories.