The First Annual BWiC Inspire Awards

Congratulations to the very first BWiC Inspire Award winners! Shaping the Future of the Industry Together

The first Annual BWiC Awards luncheon was held on March 6th at the Seaport Hotel, Lighthouse Ballroom, celebrating the most exemplary women in construction who demonstrated leadership, generosity, innovation, and unwavering commitment to their career, colleagues and industry!

The event was hosted by Aurora Cammarata, director of business development of Nelson Architects with opening remarks by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. 

Award Recipients Included:

• BWiC Mentor of the Year: Jennifer Pinck, Pinck & Co., Inc.  

• BWiC Emerging Leader of the Year: Jane Kaplan Peck, Owner, COO at Kaplan Construction 

• BWiC Rising Star of the Year: Carli Cabana, PM, Siena Construction 

• BWiC Tradeswoman of the Year: I-Leika McLean, Local 1421 Building Wreckers Union

Judging panel Included: 

• Janet Chrisos, deputy director, Mass State College Building Authority, 

• Luciana Burdi, deputy director of capital programs and environmental affairs at Massachusetts Port Authority, 

• Diana Nicklaus, president / CEO at saam architecture, 

• Catherine Walsh, assistant vice president - facilities division at Northeastern University, 

• Deborah Wright, dean, College of Professional and Continuing Education  and 

•Mary Vogel, executive director, Building Pathways.