The shortlist for the 2025 Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards has been unveiled by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

Two women from Northern Ireland are among the nominees in the 'Local Hero' category, Sarah Primrose and Ciara Doherty.

Now in its fourth year, the initiative continues to champion the significant contributions of women across the industry, aiming to make female role models more visible and accessible to inspire future generations.

The comprehensive shortlist spans 17 categories, with the ultimate Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction set to be announced at the awards ceremony in September. This event not only celebrates the remarkable achievements of women at every level within the sector but also underscores the industry's commitment to supporting and valuing equality.

Recent figures from the CITB indicate a positive trend in gender diversity, with the number of women commencing construction apprenticeships rising from 1,450 in 2018-19 to 2,420 in 2023-24. While these numbers remain modest, the increase suggests a clear progression towards a more gender-diverse future for the industry.

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Deborah Madden, Executive Director, Nations Engagement at CITB, highlighted the importance of such recognition: "It's vital we foster an inclusive and welcoming space that recognises and celebrates the achievements of women in the construction industry, acknowledging the diverse experiences, contributions, and leadership that shape our sector. That is exactly what the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction awards are all about."

Offering congratulations to those selected, Ms. Madden added: "We'd like to share our congratulations to those that have made the shortlist for this year's Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction. We have 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."

The winners will be revealed at the official Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction awards ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, 18 September 2025, at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester. All shortlisted candidates, and those whose nominations resulted in a shortlisted place, will receive a complimentary ticket to attend the awards night.

The Top 100 categories and shortlisted candidates can be read here.