Future Leader Awards For Women In Trades

The Bunnings Trade Future Leader Awards for Women in Trades

Group shot with team members and Future Leader winner

Made in partnership with NAWIC, Bunnings Trade Future Leader Awards for Women in Trades is an initiative celebrating up-and-coming female leaders in the industry aimed at supporting women in trades to help foster an inclusive and diverse industry.

We know women face many barriers during the early stages of their trade career, and we want to provide meaningful support and resources to help them thrive and inspire other women to join the industry

Our Winners

We are excited to announce the three deserving recipients of the 2024 Bunnings Trade Future Leader Awards for Women in Trade who have shown a passionate contribution to their trade and who are making a positive impact to those working in the industry.

Congratulations to our 2024 Future Leaders for Women in Trades.

Ngakita Beazley-Ruwhiu, an Electrician with Baylogics in Northland
Cristy Watkins, a Scaffolder with Geeves Scaffolding in Otago
Courtney Willan, a Carpenter with Womenzshed & Edgecity Builders in Auckland

Prize Pack

Our three Future Leaders received:

$5,000 worth of Bunnings products and materials
AEG product pack valued at RRP $1,998
A 12-month NAWIC membership and mentorship with a NAWIC team member
Hard Yakka gift cards worth $400

2024 Future Leaders

Ngakita Beazley-Ruwhiu

Ngakita Beazley-Ruwhiu is an invaluable asset to her trade and team. Having served six years with the New Zealand Army, she is a very specialised electrician. In addition to acting as a mentor for her team, Ngakita has also given her time and expertise back to her community, supporting local iwi and helping local marae with D.I.Y. projects in the past.

Learn more about NAWIC New Zealand

The National Association of Women in Construction is a non-profit association of women who work either in the construction industry or for business organisations who provide services to the construction industry.

NAWIC encourages women to pursue, establish and sustain successful careers in the construction industry. Our vision is to be the leading voice for women in this sector.

Learn More