National Association of Women in Construction

The Atlanta Construction Visionary Awards Banquet (ACVA)

If I knew Then What I Know Now

The Construction Visionary Awards Banquet was an idea that started on the national level as the Crystal Vision Awards Program. This was established by NAWIC Past National President Susan Levy in 1995. The program recognizes individuals who promote the role of women in construction through initiatives, policies or legislation. The Crystal Vision Award recognizes a nonmember of NAWIC, and the Crystal Achievement Award recognizes a member of the Association. Since the first visionaries were selected in 1995, this one-of-a-kind program has not only fulfilled its purpose of recognizing exemplary leaders in the industry, it has developed a reputation for honoring individuals who are committed to building a diverse work force amidst the demanding backdrops of the industry today.
In 2000, the Atlanta Chapter of NAWIC implemented the Atlanta Construction Visionary Award Banquet. The Atlanta Construction Visionary Awards traditionally recognizes women for their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to promoting, expanding and encouraging the roles of women in the construction and design industry. Previous honorees have included: Nancy Juneau, Juneau Construction Company; Roberta "Bobbie" Unger, FAIA, The Architecture Group; Lori Goerhing, Excalibur Drilling; Helen Davis Hatch, AIA, Thompson Ventulett Stain back & Associates; Carol Richard, AIA, LEED AP, Richard Wittschiebe Hand; Kathy Fetters, Kajima USA; Loretta Easton, Lane Investment & Development; Pam Sessions, Hedgewood Properties; and Vikki McReynolds, Georgia Utility Contractors Association.

All of these women have compelling stories to tell and this year's event will have an exciting twist. Some of these past recipients will return to share their personal experiences. They will reflect on "If I Knew Then, What I Know Now"; the theme for the 2010 Atlanta Construction Visionary Awards. In the spirit of a famous Broadway play that show cased a host of dynamic women delivering monologues, our featured guest speakers will do the same. We will celebrate their accomplishments as industry professionals as they take us through their journey of experiences and wisdom gained along the way, expressed in monologues of their own creation.

The ACVA is a great opportunity for sponsorship and networking. For more information on sponsorship or about the event, please contact info@nawicatlanta.org