Minister of Women in the Presidency supports women in construction

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02-02-2017
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The Honourable Susan Shabangu, Minister of Women in the Presidency, has announced that she will give the closing address at the Women in Construction Awards

2017 gala dinner at Gallagher Convention Centre, Gauteng on 24 May 2017. The fifth annual Women in Construction Awards are organised by Hypenica.

“We are delighted that the Minister has accepted our invitation to deliver the closing address at the Awards ceremony in May. This is a prestigious event and having the Minister in attendance gives further gravitas to the significance of this event,” says Athi Myoli, Awards Director, Hypenica.

“The Awards recognise those women who are pioneers in innovation within the built environment, as well as identifying rising stars who have put themselves out there and have been identified as the ones to watch as they get a foothold within their sector,” concludes Myoli.

The Awards also acknowledge organisations that have developed women's roles through innovative training programmes, as well as showing their commitment in developing the careers of women in the industry

Hypenica is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the fifth Women in Construction Awards 2017. Nominations are open until 31 March 2017 by close of business. The shortlists will be announced by mid-April 2017.

The Award categories are as follows:

Individual awards

Pioneer in Innovation Award Young Entrepreneur/ Rising Star Award (under 40) [NEW] New Starter of the Year Award (under 30) Woman Architect of the Year Award[NEW] Woman in Concrete: Lifetime Achievement Award[NEW]

Organisational Awards

Most Innovative Women Training Excellence in SMME/ Enterprise Development [NEW] Excellence in Career Development Award

More information at http://www.womeninconstruction.co.za/.