The Friel team are excited to share that we will be hosting this year’s CITB Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards.
The night will see hundreds of construction’s most inspiring and inspirational women descend on the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in celebration of their incredible contributions to the industry.
As hosts, it is our job to put on a night to remember – drawing on the successes of previous ceremonies such as 2022, when our founder Clare Friel found herself on the list of winners.
Clare said: “It is an honour for CITB to have chosen us as hosts for this year’s awards.
“I know first-hand how inspiring these awards are – and their message has been the driving force between so much of what we do at Friel and my secondary business, Women in Construction Anglia.
“To go from winning an award to hosting the event is a hugely proud moment.
“There is so much female and non-binary talent in the sector and we cannot wait to play our part in shining a light on those making the industry a diverse, inviting and above all inspiring place to work.”
Categories this year include Local Hero, One to Watch and the Most Influential Educator in Construction.
This year’s event will take place on Thursday, September 18, with tickets including a three-course meal, welcome drink and access to an after party.
Judging will be managed by CITB and its independent panel of experts once entries close at Midnight, June 6.
Deborah Madden, Executive Director, Nations Engagement at CITB, added: “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.
“We’re delighted to bring them back for the fourth year with some new categories, but with the same goal of celebrating and bringing together amazing women – and their allies – that are doing fantastic things across the industry.
“We hope that these awards, along with our programme of allies’ workshops, will encourage more women to consider a career in construction.”
A full list of categories and information on how to enter can be found here.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, with those interested in discussing packages encouraged to contact us via email here.