The judges are proud to recognise Nicki Hay as the winner of the 2024 UDIA Victoria Women in Leadership Award.

Core Projects and is driven by a passion for driving change and improvement. Nicki leads with respect, collaboration, and by setting an example, striving for meaningful and positive impact.

For Nicki, success goes beyond business achievements. It’s about creating meaningful community impact. Nicki collaborates with people and organisations that share her values and is deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that these elements collectively lead to better outcomes. Nicki was instrumental in driving Core Projects to achieve B-Corp certification. She actively cultivates a positive team culture and inspires a growth mindset, not only for herself but also for those around her.

As a female leader, Nicki believes she has a responsibility to support and advocate for women. She is passionate about fostering an environment where women feel empowered to join and thrive in the industry she is deeply committed to.