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The Women in Apprenticeships Awards 2026
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
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
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| Ruth Wipaki | Troy Taylor | Shelley Coles | Baden Woodman |
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Sales Manager – Trade Solutions |
NZ Sales Manager |
Regional Manager |
Regional Sales Manager |
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Bunnings Trade |
Bunnings | Techtronic Industries NZ Ltd |
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- 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.