Rising Star Award
The New Zealand roading industry Rising Star Award recognises the standout individual under 40 in the New Zealand roading sector, based on their career achievements to date. This prestigious award is presented annually.

Angela Parsonage
Associate Director - Pavements
AECOM
finalist
Rising Star Award
Future Roads 2024
Parsonage is a charted professional engineer with a master's in civil engineering. For the last 14 years, she has specialised in pavement roading construction and design, and led key projects. She champions sustainability, diversity, and innovation, and chairs the NPTG Research sub-group. Angela's collaborative leadership and technical expertise are shaping the future of New Zealand's roading industry.