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| NAWIC invites nominations for Crystal Awards The National Association of Women in Construction is accepting nominations for its 12th annual Crystal Vision and Crystal Achievement Awards. The Crystal Vision Awards Program recognizes individuals for their outstanding achievements in advancing the role of women in the construction industry. Winners will be recognized at the Association’s 51st Annual Meeting and Convention, Sept. 6-9, 2006, in Kansas City, Mo. The Crystal Vision Award recognizes a nonmember of NAWIC, and the Crystal Achievement Award recognizes a member of the Association. Nominees for the Crystal Vision Awards may represent any of the various construction fields and include contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers, labor organizers, and trade association and government personnel. NAWIC invites nominees from all employment levels, including owners, executives, managers and agency chiefs. The NAWIC Office must receive completed nomination applications on or before Feb. 28, 2006. A panel of industry experts will select winners based on the awards criteria. They are: Ellyn Lester, owner of Building Associations; Faye Turner, founder and executive director of Women Helping Women and past Crystal Vision Award recipient; and Ronald D. Worth, FSMPS, CPC, chief executive officer, Society for Marketing Professional Services. Award winners receive a complimentary trip to Kansas City, Mo., to accept their awards during the Crystal Vision Awards Gala held in their honor. Video portraits will also highlight the achievements of the two winners and their contributions to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. All nominees must meet at least three or more of the following criteria: 1. Be in a position of authority to influence and/or make decisions beneficial to women in the construction industry. 2. Empower women in construction through company policy, legislation or organizational structure. 3. Actively promote the inclusion and/or advancement of women in construction. 4. Demonstrate leadership on behalf of women in construction. 5. Break barriers with a “first” for women in construction. 6. Act as a role model and/or mentor for women. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |