Construction News
23/11/2018
Laing O'Rourke Leader Scoops Prestigious Prize
Laing O'Rourke's Silvana Martin has been named Health and Wellbeing Leader of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony.
The 2018 Construction News Talent Awards recognised Ms Martin as the leading professional in her field, at a ceremony in London on Wednesday 21 November.
The awards celebrated a number of organisations from across the construction industry in 15 different categories.
They recognise the people striving to make construction a more inclusive industry, as well as the businesses doing outstanding work to improve the construction industry's reputation and employment practices.
HR and talent experts selected Silvana as the Health and Wellbeing Leader of the Year, recognising that her personal commitment has driven a range of initiatives across Laing O'Rourke.
Construction News editor, Tom Fitzpatrick said: "We are proud to recognise the people and businesses striving to improve the construction industry's reputation and support for its workers. From promoting better health, to making the industry more diverse and welcoming of all people, our winners are setting the bar for others to follow.
"This industry needs to improve its performance on issues including diversity, the gender pay gap and mental and occupational health, while attracting future generations to consider careers in construction. Congratulations to our winners, who have shown they are leading the way."
Another of Laing O'Rourke's employees, crane driver Katie Kelleher was also shortlisted as a finalist in the Inspire Me category.
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The 2018 Construction News Talent Awards recognised Ms Martin as the leading professional in her field, at a ceremony in London on Wednesday 21 November.
The awards celebrated a number of organisations from across the construction industry in 15 different categories.
They recognise the people striving to make construction a more inclusive industry, as well as the businesses doing outstanding work to improve the construction industry's reputation and employment practices.
HR and talent experts selected Silvana as the Health and Wellbeing Leader of the Year, recognising that her personal commitment has driven a range of initiatives across Laing O'Rourke.
Construction News editor, Tom Fitzpatrick said: "We are proud to recognise the people and businesses striving to improve the construction industry's reputation and support for its workers. From promoting better health, to making the industry more diverse and welcoming of all people, our winners are setting the bar for others to follow.
"This industry needs to improve its performance on issues including diversity, the gender pay gap and mental and occupational health, while attracting future generations to consider careers in construction. Congratulations to our winners, who have shown they are leading the way."
Another of Laing O'Rourke's employees, crane driver Katie Kelleher was also shortlisted as a finalist in the Inspire Me category.
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