NAWIC Invites Nominations for 14th Annual Crystal Vision Awards Program

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is accepting nominations for its 14th 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 53rd Annual Meeting and Convention, Sept. 3-6, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nev.

Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) November 8, 2007 -- The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is accepting nominations for its 14th 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 53rd Annual Meeting and Convention, Sept. 3-6, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nev. The Crystal Vision Award is presented to a nonmember of NAWIC, and the Crystal Achievement Award presented to a member of the Association.

"This award identifies and honors the men and women who see beyond the invisible barriers that impede the progress of women, especially in nontraditional fields," says Susan Levy, founder of the Crystal Vision Award and past NAWIC national president. "Nominees must demonstrate the courage to act on their vision by gradually breaking down those barriers through policy change, setting precedent and taking risks."

This award identifies and honors the men and women who see beyond the invisible barriers that impede the progress of women, especially in nontraditional fields

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 also invites nominees from all employment levels including owners, executives, managers and agency chiefs. The NAWIC Office must receive the nominations on or before March 21, 2008.

All nominees must meet at least three or more of the following criteria:
        

• Be in a position of authority to influence and/or make decisions beneficial to women in the construction industry.
        
• Empower women in construction through company policy, legislation or organizational structure.
        
• Actively promote the inclusion and/or advancement of women in construction.
        
• Demonstrate leadership on behalf of women in construction.
        
• Break barriers with a 'first' for women in construction.
        
• Act as a role model and/or mentor for women.

Companies and organizations can support the importance of recognizing excellence in the construction industry by sponsoring the 2008 Annual Meeting and Convention. To learn more about becoming a Convention or Annual sponsor, please contact the NAWIC Office for more details, or visit www.nawic.org.

Founded in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1955, NAWIC is an international Association serving upwards of 5,500 members in approximately 170 chapters across the United States. NAWIC also has international affiliates in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom. For more information, please contact Communications Director Misty Hart at (817) 877-5551.

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