Member of the Year Award

Submission Period: May 13th-June 10th

The NAWIC Member of the Year Award recognizes an exceptional NAWIC member who has made significant contributions to the association and the construction industry through leadership, mentorship, gender advocacy, and a measurable commitment to promoting and retaining women in construction.

Entrants

  • The nominee must be a current, active NAWIC member
  • As of May 1 of the current year, the nominee must have been an active member of NAWIC for at least 1 year

A winning entrant must demonstrate:

  • Leadership in promoting and retaining women in the construction industry
  • Active mentorship and support of fellow NAWIC members and other women in construction
  • Meaningful advocacy for diversity and inclusion within their workplace or the broader industry
  • Measurable impact on their organization or community during the award year

Deadline

  • 2026 submissions deadline: June 10th
  • All materials must be submitted via Sessionboard. Submissions sent via email, phone, shared drive, fax, or post will not be accepted
  • Deadline extensions and exceptions will not be granted

Review Process

  • All eligible entries are evaluated by an independent panel of industry professionals
  • Jurors review submissions independently before convening to discuss and select recipients
  • Contact from applicants or their supporters to jurors is strictly prohibited

Recognition

Award recipients will be announced and honored at NAWIC’s Annual Conference. Recipients will receive additional details with their selection notification.

2025 Winner

Rachana Kheraj

2025 Member of the Year Award Winner

Rachana Kheraj

Boston, MA | Chapter 15 | Northeast Region

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