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I feel the need...
​...the need for NAWIC AWARDS!

NOMINATE A MEMBER TODAY!
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We have extended the nomination deadline for
Member of the Year
Future Leader of the Year
​Safety Excellence Awards!

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​Annually, NAWIC National and the Midwest Region of NAWIC provide recognition to members for their involvement in their chapter, region and on the national level.  Regionally, the Midwest Region has developed two awards  to recognize the wonderful attributes and contributions of our members.  They are the Member of the Year Award, and the Future Leader of the Year Award. Regional Awards are presented at the Spring Forum and National Awards are presented at the national Annual Conference.


  • The Member of the Year award was established to recognize outstanding efforts of a NAWIC member who has been actively involved throughout the current NAWIC year.  A member is only eligible to win this award once.
  • The Future Leader of the Year award was established to recognize outstanding efforts of a new NAWIC member who has been actively involved throughout their first two NAWIC years as of May 31 of the current year.  A member is only eligible to win this award once.
In 2020 we are proud to announce the addition of a new Midwest Region Safety Excellence Award that will mirror the National Award! For more information on how to submit your company, please download the Safety Excellence Award Document below!

​Additional committee-based awards are offered as well. For example, each year NAWIC National develops Marketing & Membership Awards. In addition to these awards, the Midwest Region Committee Chairs will often create additional awards to further recognize the efforts of chapter committees and outstanding progress. Please check out the variety of awards presented to members of the Midwest Region over the past two membership years below. 

​We are proud to honor the volunteer efforts these committees and individuals put forth on a daily basis to further the advancement of Women in Construction.
 
Regional nominations are due AUGUST 1, 2020 to April Planck. Please submit them to aplanck@ur.com. If you have any questions or need additional information, April can be reached at 417.624.1121.
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2018-2019 Award Winners.

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2018-2019 MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD
2018-2019 RISING STAR (Future Leader of the Year)
Karli Meisinger, Gr. Omaha, NE Ch. 116
Tania Bowman, Gr. Des Moines, IA Ch. 80 
FEEl THE NEED FOR NAWIC
​Jennifer Carlson, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN 164

LONGEVITY AWARDS

YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP
MEMBER NAME
CHAPTER
25 Years
Vickie Nickel
Jana Forrest
Dana Horstmier
​Cynthia Glass
Gr. Kansas City, MO #100
Gr. Wichita, KS #120
St. Louis, MO #38
​Chicago Metro, IL #325
30 Years
Kimberly Staats
​Amy Berg
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St. Louis, MO #38
​Fargo-Moorhead, ND #246
35 Years
Denise Norerg-Johnson​
Chicago Metro, IL #325
40 Years
Donna Martin
Clarie Richter
Nancy Ericksen
​Loretta Hammerquist
St. Louis, MO #38
Chicago Metro, IL #325
Black Hills, SD #269
​Black Hills, SD #269
45 Years
Betty Beard
Janis Turner
​Kathleen Cejka  
Gr. Kansas City, MO #100
Chicago Metro, IL #325
​Chicago Metro, IL #325

2018-2019 BLOCK KIDS
 Girls & Boys grades 1 - 6 participate in a building block completion locally, advance to become regional winners and their creations compete at the national level.
​These are the Midwest Region Winners for 2018-2019:
1st Place:     Thatcher Hambeck, Black Hills, SD Sponsored by Black Hills, SD Chapter 269    $100.00
​2nd Place:   Alexa Millen, Sponsored by Gr. Omaha, NE Chapter 116      $75.00
​3rd Place:    Augustine Jirak, Sponsored by Gr. Wichita, KS Chapter 120    $50,00
​Honorable Mention: Evelyn McInroy, Sponsored by Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA Chapter 160
2918-2019 DESIGN DRAFTING
High School and College Students compete following a set of design criteria. Winners advance to the national competition.
1st Place - High School Division     Mara Lysne     Fargo-Morehead, ND Chapter 246   $100.00
​1st Place - College Division     Emily Martin     ​Fargo-Morehead, ND Chapter 246   $100.00
​2018-2019 MEMBERSHIP
Hit it Out of the Park Award:  Peggy Newqust, Chicago Metro, IL #325
​Building Friendships Award:  Jennifer Carlson, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN #164
2018-2019 SAFETY EXECLLENCE
2018 Regional Safety an Health Awareness Excellence Award
​Muth Electric, Inc.    Gr. Souix Falls, SD #237
2018-2019 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION (PD&E)
Speed Networking Event     Hannah Russell, Chicago Metro, IL #325
​Fire Safety & Extinguisher Training     Julia Meyer, Quad Cities/Moline, IL  #50
Prize Winning Networkers     Omaha, NE #116
2018-2019 STRATEGIC PLANNING
Gr. Kansas City, MO #100
​The Gr. KCMO NAWIC Chapter was the first chapter in the Midwest Region
to go through the process of developing a Strategic Plan for their chapter.  
2017-2018 and 2018-2019 Officers and Board Members attended a weekend
​retreat to develop a S.W.O.T. Analysis and begin to make plans for the future. 
​2019 WIC (Women In Construction) WEEK
Social Media Prize-Winners:  Gr. Des Moines, IA #80
Blue-Ribbon Wearing PR Specialists:     Gr. Sioux  Falls, SD #237
Prize-Winning Networkers:     Gr. Omaha, NE  #115
2018-2019 MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Outstanding Presence in Social Media:     Gr. Des Moines, IA #80
#NAWICPowerPlay Video Contest:     Gr. Omaha, NE #116

2017-2018 Award Winners.

2017-2018 MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Sarah Tuffly, Greater Omaha Ch. 116
2017-2018 RISING STAR (Future Leader of the Year)
Karen Mills, Gr. Kansas City, MO Ch. 100

​2017-2018 BLOCK KIDS REGIONAL WINNER & NATIONAL NEF WINNER
Block Kids 1st Place – Steve Simpson, Gr. Omaha, NE Chapter 116

Block Kids 2nd Place – Joey Freeouf, Black Hills South Dakota Chapter 269

Block Kids 3rd Place – Taylor Peavey Southwest Missouri Chapter 366
​Block Kids Chair– Michaelann Agoranos

2017-2018 SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD
Lloyd Companies, Gr. Sioux Falls, SD
​Safety & Health Chair – Raven Hoffman
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2017-2018 WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION (WIC) WEEK AWARDS
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Round Table Discussion & Milwaukee Business Journal – Milwaukee, WI Chapter 105
Social Media Outreach with Facebook Frames – Gr. Omaha, NE Chapter 116
Building Futures Design & Build Workshop and Woman Up! Lunch & Learn – St. Louis, MO Chapter 38
Billboard Mirrors throughout Wichita – Gr. Wichita, KS Chapter 120
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION AWARDS
PD&E – Hosted Iowa Women Lead Change Conference – Quad Cities/Moline, IL Chapter 50
​Professional Development & Education Chair – Ashley Meirose


PR/MARKETING AWARDS
EXCELLENCE IN SOCIAL MEDIA  - Central Missouri Chapter 341
EXCELLENCE ON THE INTERNET - Gr. Omaha, NE Chapter 116

MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
Membership Retention - 1st Place @ 87.50% - Fargo-Moorhead, ND Chapter 246
Membership Retention - 2nd Place @ 83.33% Black Hills, SD Chapter 269 and Southwest Missouri Chapter 366

BULLS EYE AWARD - TAKING AIM FOR NAWIC
1ST PLACE - MEMBERSHIP GROWTH - 231%
Southeast Kansas Chapter 382

2ND PLACE - MEMBERSHIP GROWTH - 103.90%
Gr. Wichita, KS Chapter 120

ON FIRE FOR NAWIC - MIDWEST REGION TOP RECRUITERS
RECRUITING FIVE (5) MEMBERS EACH
Julia Anderson - Quad Cities/Moline, IL Chapter 50
Erin Jordan - Southeast Kansas Chapter 382


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