Inspiring Women in Construction
Libby Bowers
Colas
Libby actively supports young females entering the highways industry. By leading participation in apprenticeship panel discussions and mentorship, Libby has helped demystify the industry and empower individuals. Libby's dedication is further evidenced by her work creating a Colas Women’s Affinity Group and leading initiatives like the ‘Period Dignity’ campaign to promote gender equality and address women’s health issues in the workplace. Her 'Pathway Podcast' showcased innovative approaches to promoting gender diversity, receiving praise for its impact on career decision-making among individuals. Libby's commitment to expanding her initiatives demonstrates her vision for broader industry collaboration to create a more equitable industry.
Nina Cardinal
Heidelberg Materials
Nina is a dedicated National Technical Manager for cement. She not only fulfills her demanding role but also makes time to actively mentor female colleagues and advocate for gender equality. Her leadership within the Network for Women (NOW) and the networks successful initiatives underscore her significant impact on female employees in our organisation. Nina’s approachability, passion, and unwavering dedication set a powerful example, inspiring other women to strive for excellence.
Kelly Cartwright
Core Recruiter
Kelly Cartwright is a fearless advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion in construction. She doesn't just challenge norms; she obliterates them, with innovative projects like her high-visibility dresses sparking vital conversations about gender equality in PPE. Kelly's not just a leader; she's a disruptor, fearlessly smashing stereotypes by diving into evening classes and embracing roles traditionally dominated by men. Her relentless commitment and bold initiatives make her a standout nominee for the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Leader of the Year Award, embodying the spirit of true change in the industry.
Fofo Kalfa
Linesight
Fofo has an agile and democratic management style, she has demonstrated strategic business planning capabilities since the early stages of her career and always represents equity, diversity and inclusion leading by example. Understanding that construction involves more than just building structures, she possesses a deep passion for industry’s people and has strong focus on women recognising their impact on success. Her ability to motivate others in teams is a valuable skill that benefits all stakeholders in projects. She brings value to women not only in internal processes but also in the project work with a very positive attitude.
Amena Khan
Mott Macdonald
Amena has maintained a strong belief in values such as progress, respect, integrity, drive, and excellence. Her approach to aspire and achieve tremendous growth / impact within the Construction industry while returning the goodwill through supporting others. Amena’s approach has improved equality and diversity within the Construction sector, drawing girls and women from various backgrounds into the Construction and Engineering sectors. Amena believes in empowering her gender with no bias to individuals from different backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. These qualities projected her towards making the finalist list for the recently concluded “The European Women In Construction and Engineering Awards 2024”.
Nicola Morris
Stomor
Without a doubt, Nicola epitomises the very best of women in STEM, and her value to the industry is unmatched. Nicola has continuously provided support and inspiration to school pupils, undergraduates, graduates and employees. She is registered as a Science and Engineering Ambassador, regularly attending events in primary schools, secondary schools and colleges to undertake engineering challenges, give talks and network with the students, providing an insight into the world of engineering. She is always focused on trying to challenge stereotypes and inspire young girls to consider civil engineering or other engineering subjects.