The Sydney Builder Chick aka Felicity Pettiford was one of many women tradie champions to shine at the Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) Gala and Awards night.
Hundreds of lady tradies and advocates for women in trades gathered at The Trust in Melbourne’s CBD last week to celebrate industry champions as well as boogie the night away.
“Words can’t describe how grateful I am to meet such an amazing group of woman and men in the industry,” Felicity said via Instagram.
“Last night was one of the best experiences that has ever happened to me within my career.”
Felicity has been a major advocate for trades through both EWIT and Carpentry Australia, showcasing not only her path through the industry, but also promoting and mentoring others on a similar path.
EWIT Founder and CEO Hacia Atherton said via EWIT’s monthly newsletter that the event was an immense success, thanks to the support and enthusiasm behind EWIT and its cause.
“Together, we created an evening filled with inspiration, empowerment, and celebration of women in the trades,” she said via the newsletter.
“From the heartwarming stories shared to the connections forged, each moment underscored the incredible strides we’ve made together.”
Here’s the full list of award winners:
- Tradie Lady of the Year: Felicity Pettiford
- Apprentice of the Year: Bonnie Inkster
- Tradie Trailblazer: Sarah Burton
- Industry Leader in Diversity and Inclusion: Anne Boyle
- Excellence in Human Skills Award: Bek Bishop
- Cultural Change Maker Award: Sarah Wright
- Exceptional Educator Award: Kirsti van der Zeil