Around 90 people attended the 2016 Crystal Vision Awards on Friday night. The NAWIC Crystal Vision Awards are held annually to showcase the achievements and industry advancements of women in the building sector, with the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics a proud Event Partner.

Awards were presented across six categories with 18 high calibre nominations received.

Details of the finalists and winners in each category are listed below -

Charles Darwin University Crystal Award for the Advancing the Interests of Women in the Construction Industry

Finalists: Gaynor McTaggart, Jenny Culgan (Mode Design)

Winner: Gaynor McTaggart

Hutchinson Builders Award for Project Development and Contribution to Management

Finalists: Kristin Grumelart (NTG), Nadine Nilon (City of Darwin), Lisa Boal (Territoria Civil), Jaqui Bohn (NTG), Lauren Vromans (Territoria Civil), Kass Lehman (BMD)

Winner: Lisa Boal (Territoria Civil)

Highly Commended: Kristin Grumelart (NTG)

Sitzler Award for Diversity

Winner: Darwin Sparkettes

Territory Timber & Hardware Award for Achievement in Health & Safety and/or Environment

Finalists: Natalia Gomez (Ventia), Suzie Myerscough (BMD), Sarah Hillis (NTG)

Winner: Natalia Gomez (Ventia)

Highly Commended: Suzie Myerscough (BMD)

Cairns Industries Award to a Young Achiever/New Starter

Finalists: Halie Simmons (Territoria Civil), Kristin Racines (Serco Defence), Shantelle Ward (NTG), Zoe Knight (Aurecon)

Winner: Zoe Knight (Aurecon)

NAWIC Award to a Tradeswoman

Finalists: Kyanne McGarvie (BMD), Sarah Brunton (UGL)

Winner: Sarah Brunton (UGL)

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