The Women in Apprenticeships Awards 2026

A lady in a trade uniform standing in front of a van in a garage with tools in it.

Women in Apprenticeships

We’re proud to celebrate women building careers in the trades.

Each year, Bunnings calls for nominations from female apprentices and their employers, family or friends to recognise and empower women at the beginning of their trade careers.

To support the next generation, we’re awarding 6 Women in Apprenticeships Support Packs, each valued at over $12,000*.

Entries closed Friday 10 April 2026.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Women in Apprenticeship awards!

Courtney – Plasterer, Palmerston North
Bryleigh - Plumber, Dunedin
Pohatu – Carpenter, Tokoroa
Natasha – Carpenter, Morrinsville
Lexiga - Fabrication Welder, Auckland
Laura - Arborist, Auckland

Hear how the award helped Sam, 2025 winner

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Winners will receive

AEG Product valued over $1,400
Stanely Black and Decker Product valued at $750
Kincrome Product valued over $1,100
Full Boar Product valued over $1,000
Citeco Product valued over $190
Esky Product valued over $100
Green Hip Workwear Gift card $300
she wear Gift card valued over $250
Hard Yakka Gift card $1,000
Bunnings Gift card $5,000
Bunnings Merch $150
Paslode Merch valued over $150
Mechanix Gloves 1 year's supply $500
Total value over $12,000

Judging panel and criteria

Submissions will be judged by a panel of Bunnings Team Members & Techtronic Industries Team Member


Ruth Wipaki	Troy Taylor	Shelley Coles	Baden Woodman
Sales Manager – Trade Solutions	NZ Sales Manager	Regional Manager	Regional Sales Manager
Bunnings Trade	Bunnings Trade	Bunnings	Techtronic Industries NZ Ltd

You tell us why:

You, or an apprentice you know, is passionate about their trade (including any projects you’ve done) and what made you choose it.
How you, or an apprentice you know, makes a difference
How the support pack would help kickstart your career.

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