Bethan sponsors “Inspiring Women in Construction” at Trades Awards 2026
At Bethan, we’ve always believed that great business is about people - nurturing talent, supporting our local business community and celebrating those who go above and beyond.
That’s why we are so proud to announce our official sponsorship of the “Inspiring Women in Construction” category at the 2026 Trades Awards!
Now in its 14th year, the Trades Awards is the North of Scotland’s largest celebration of the construction industry, bringing together over 400 professionals annually to highlight the outstanding achievements, projects, and people shaping our region
Celebrating a record-breaking category
The “Inspiring Women in Construction” category was created to celebrate the extraordinary women making an impact across every corner of the sector - whether on site, in technical roles, leading teams or delivering vital support functions.
We were thrilled to learn that this category made history this year by attracting the highest number of individual entries ever received for a single category in the Trades Awards’ 14-year history. Following the selection process, four exceptional finalists have been shortlisted for 2026:
Catherine Dryburgh - Barratt Homes
Dr Whitney Bevan - Robert Gordon University
Michelle Forth-Burnett - Safety Scotland
Nicola Fraser - KR Group
Bethan’s Director, Nicola Alexander says: "Supporting the “Inspiring Women in Construction” category feels like a natural extension of everything we stand for at Bethan. As a team built on a practical, people-first ethos, we know firsthand how vital it is to foster talent and celebrate leadership at every level.
The response to this award shows just how much inspiring talent exists across the North East, and we’re hugely proud to play a part in recognising these remarkable women."
Looking ahead to the awards ceremony
The winners across all categories will be announced at the Trades Awards ceremony on Friday 30th October 2026 at the Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen and we can’t wait to join fellow industry leaders and celebrate all the nominees on what promises to be a memorable night!
Good luck to all.
