Champion of Progress Award

Submission Period: May 4th-June 10th

The NAWIC Champion of Progress Awards recognizes outstanding NAWIC members who proactively challenge industry barriers and lead transformative diversity, equity, inclusion, and access initiatives within the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors.

Entrants

  • The nominee must be a current NAWIC member (individual membership, chapter, or at-large)
  • As of May 1 of the current year, the nominee must have been a member of NAWIC for at least 1 year

A winning entrant must demonstrate:

  • Transformative industry leadership that identifies barriers and challenges conventional norms within the AEC sector
  • Meaningful advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEI) efforts beyond their immediate workplace or project
  • Lasting impact on industry best practices, policies, or the development of future leaders

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- Brittany Buck

2025 Champion of Progress Award Winner

Brittany Buck

Nashville, TN | Chapter 16 | Southeast Region

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