This award celebrates an exceptional woman in trades who leads by example, breaks barriers, and inspires the next generation through grit, resilience, and impact. She’s more than just a tradie she’s an inspiration, role model, and powerhouse shaping the future of the industry.

1. How has this individual demonstrated excellence in her trade and led by example on the job site or within her industry?

2. What barriers has she overcome in her career, and how has she inspired others through her journey?

3. How does she embody the EWIT values of Empowerment, Wow Factor, Impact, and Transformation?

4. Why do you believe she deserves to be recognised as Tradie Lady of the Year at the 2026 EWIT Gala?

This award honours an individual in trades who inspires others by actively motivating and encouraging women and gender-diverse individuals to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Through their leadership, voice, and everyday actions, this trailblazer is helping to build a more inclusive and empowered industry for future generations.

1. How has this person inspired or motivated others to explore or pursue careers in trades?

2. Can you share an example of how they’ve taken action to make the industry more inclusive or accessible?

3. How do they embody the EWIT values of Empowerment, Wow Factor, Impact, and Transformation?

4. Why do you believe they should be recognised as the Tradie Trailblazer of the Year at the 2026 EWIT Gala?

This award recognises an educator who goes above and beyond to make a meaningful, lasting impact on their students, school, or the broader educational community. They are a champion of inclusion, a mentor to emerging tradespeople, and an advocate for creating pathways that empower more women and gender-diverse individuals to thrive in the trades.

1. How has this educator demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting students particularly women and gender-diverse individuals into trade-based pathways?

2. Can you share an example of how they’ve made a meaningful or lasting impact on their students or school community?

3. How do they embody the EWIT values of Empowerment, Wow Factor, Impact, and Transformation?

4. Why do you believe they should be recognised as the Exceptional Educator at the 2026 EWIT Gala?

This award recognises a changemaker who is leading the charge in embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion across their organisation and the broader industry through strategic action and influential leadership. They are not only shaping inclusive policies they’re creating real cultural shifts and inspiring others to follow their lead.

1. What specific actions or initiatives has this leader taken to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplace or industry?

2. Can you provide an example of how their leadership has made a measurable or meaningful impact?

3. How do they champion underrepresented groups, particularly women and gender-diverse individuals in trades?

4. Why do you believe they deserve to be recognised as the Industry Leader in DE&I at the 2026 EWIT Gala?

This award honours individuals who challenge the status quo and create positive cultural shifts within their workplace, industry, or community. They lead with courage, question outdated norms, and take bold action to build more inclusive, respectful, and empowering environments for all.

1. How has this individual actively challenged the status quo in their workplace, industry, or community?

2. What specific cultural changes have they driven or influenced, particularly in relation to inclusion and gender equity?

3. How do they embody the EWIT values of Empowerment, Wow Factor, Impact, and Transformation?

4. Why do you believe they should be recognised as a Cultural Change Maker at the 2026 EWIT Gala?

This award recognises a company or organisation that is creating meaningful pathways for underrepresented groups in trades by embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into its culture, partnerships, and workforce strategy. This organisation leads by example, making DE&I not just a value, but a measurable part of how they grow, lead, and build the future of work.

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Nomination Questions
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This award honours a forward-thinking program, initiative, or campaign that goes beyond standard diversity policies to deliver measurable change. It celebrates creative, bold, and evidence-based approaches that drive inclusion and equity across the trades industry and inspire others to do the same.

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Nomination Questions
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This award recognises an individual of any gender who actively champions inclusion by creating space, opportunity, and equity for women and LGBTQI+ individuals in the skilled trades. This ally leads with courage and intention, challenging bias, amplifying underrepresented voices, and building a future where everyone belongs and thrives.

1. How has this individual actively supported and uplifted women and LGBTQI+ individuals in the trades industry?

2. Can you provide a specific example of how they’ve created meaningful change, inclusion, or opportunity?

3. How do they embody the EWIT values of Empowerment, Wow Factor, Impact, and Transformation?

4. Why do you believe they should be recognised with the Ally Award at the 2026 EWIT Gala?

The Johnny Award honours the spirit of mentorship, leadership, and belief that inspired the very foundation of EWIT.

Named after Johnny Cirelli, a welder and pivotal mentor in Hacia Atherton’s journey, this award recognises individuals who, like Johnny, empower women to see their value and potential in industries where they’ve historically been overlooked. This award celebrates those who go beyond teaching skills—those who open doors, challenge limiting beliefs, and create lasting cultural change through mentorship and leadership.

1. How has this individual demonstrated exceptional mentorship and leadership in supporting women in trades?

2. Can you share a specific story or example of how they challenged limiting beliefs and helped someone unlock their potential?

3. How do they embody the EWIT values of Empowerment, Wow Factor, Impact, and Transformation?

4. Why do you believe this person should be honoured with the Johnny Award at the 2026 EWIT Gala?

This award recognises an outstanding emerging tradesperson who demonstrates excellence in their craft, a strong work ethic, and a passion for building a future in the trades. They are committed, driven, and represent the next generation of leaders in the industry.

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Nomination Questions

Please answer all four questions. Responses can be bullet points or short paragraphs (up to 250 words per question).

This award recognises and celebrates a woman driving change, building community, and amplifying the trades industry through digital platforms and influence.

1. How does she use her platform and voice to amplify the trades industry - and inspire others, especially women, to see a future in trades?

2. In what ways has she built or strengthened the community - connecting, mentoring, advocating, or bringing people together?

3. What change or impact has her influence created? Please share a specific example or result that shows it.

4. Why do you believe she deserves to be recognised as Tradie Lady of Influence at the 2026 EWIT Gala?

Your details as the nominator are kept confidential - only used to contact you if we have a question about your nomination.