Baker Baynes proudly announces the launch of the ‘Extraordinary Women in BIM Competition’, a prestigious initiative aimed at recognising and celebrating the outstanding contributions of female professionals in the Building Information Modelling (BIM) industry. This competition is designed to honour the ingenuity, leadership, and technical prowess that women bring to the digital built environment.
New this year, we introduce a self-nomination feature, inviting BIM champions who perceive themselves as leaders and innovators to step forward and share their stories. If you believe you’re transforming the BIM landscape, we invite you to nominate yourself and gain the recognition you deserve!
Why the ‘Extraordinary Women in BIM Competition’?
At Baker Baynes, we are committed to fostering innovation, diversity, and excellence in the architecture and construction fields. We recognise the pivotal role that women play in shaping the future of the built environment, particularly in BIM and digital transformation. By launching this competition, we aim to highlight and honor these trailblazing women who are leading the charge with their visionary contributions.
Key Attributes for Nomination
Nominees should exhibit transformative characteristics, drive success in BIM projects, showcase leadership in BIM adoption, provide real-world project experiences, and inspire others as BIM champions.
Key Dates
Entries are open
Entries Close: 23 August 2024
Winner Announcement: September 2024
How to Enter?
Entering the competition is straightforward: either you or someone recognising your impact in the BIM community can complete the nomination form available at https://www.bakerbaynes.com/extraordinary-women-in-bim/. The form is designed to capture detailed insights into your contributions across four main areas: people-focused, process-focused, technology-focused, and project-focused.
Competition Prizes
The winner of the ‘Extraordinary Women in BIM’ Nomination Competition will receive a fully paid trip to Autodesk University in San Diego in October 2024, valued at R100,000. Autodesk University is a premier conference focused on learning and knowledge sharing among professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction.
Meet Our Esteemed Panel of Judges
Our panel consists of industry experts dedicated to recognizing excellence in BIM:
- Jani Viljoen – BIM Counsellor and Professional Services Director, Baker Baynes
- Nikki van der Walt – Technical Solutions Executive at Autodesk
- Anien Nauta – Senior BIM Model Coordination Manager, AECOM
Terms & Conditions
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The competition is open to female professionals in the BIM sector. Employees of Autodesk, Baker Baynes, and their families, as well as the judges, are ineligible. Nomination deadline: August 23, 2024.
This competition is only eligible to South African residents
By entering, you agree that materials provided may be used by Baker Baynes for marketing and promotional purposes.
Join us in celebrating the exceptional women shaping the future of BIM and the digital built environment!
