Returning for the fourth year, the awards will continue to highlight the significant contributions of women in the construction industry and showcase women in the sector, making female and non-binary role models more visible and accessible.

Nominations open today, Monday 3 March, and close Friday 6 June. Shortlists will be announced on Friday 4 July.

Each category celebrates outstanding contributions to the construction industry, recognising leadership, impact, and influence.

The independent judging panel consists of previous winners and industry heavyweights who understand the value of women being recognised by the industry, shining a light on their contributions, and demonstrating the opportunities the construction industry has to offer.

To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, judges will assess nominees based on five key criteria, including mentoring others in the industry and demonstrating exceptional leadership.

The categories are:

• Local Hero – This category celebrates women making a significant impact at a local or regional level. Whether through community projects, SME growth, or advocacy, these individuals shape the industry from the ground up.
• One to Watch – A rising star demonstrating exceptional potential, leadership, and innovation early in their career. They need to have been in the industry for three years or under.
• Woman on the Tools – Celebrating excellence among tradeswomen, recognising skill, leadership, and contribution to the industry.
• Most influential ally group – Recognising a group (rather than an individual) actively championing and supporting women in construction. This category is open to women and men.
• Most influential contractor leader – Recognising leadership in the contracting sector, from major contractors to specialist trades.
• Most influential designer – Celebrating leadership in architecture, engineering, or design disciplines.
• Most influential client – Recognising a woman on the client side who has driven transformational change in construction.
• Most influential educator in construction – Celebrating those shaping the next generation through education, training, or mentoring.
• Most influential SME / trade leader – Recognising women leading small to medium enterprises, specialist trades, or independent businesses.

Deborah Madden, executive director, Nations Engagement at CITB, said: “We want to foster an inclusive and welcoming space that recognises and celebrates the achievements of all women within the construction industry, acknowledging the diverse experiences, contributions, and leadership that shape our sector. That is exactly what the Top 100 Women awards is all about.”