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Professional

Development & Education

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  • Network with other women in the industry
    • NAWIC Business Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month
    • See event calendar for meetings and events details
  • Join a Committee
  • Become a NAWIC Mentor / Mentee
Leverage NAWIC Resources
  • Attend PD&E Breakfast Series
  • NAWIC Education Foundation
  • Podcasts & Webinars MEMBERS ONLY
  • Scholarships
  • NAWIC Image, the Association’s award winning national magazine
Take Advantage of Discounted Pricing for Training
  • AGC offers member-pricing to NAWIC members
  • CFMA offers discount pricing to NAWIC members

For more information on these offers contact info@nawicatlanta.org

Learn About Our

COMMITTEES

Membership

Co-Chairs: Brett Henderson and Lisa Willis 

The goal of the membership Committee is to initiate ideas and methods of expanding our membership base. While every member of the chapter is encouraged to be an actively engaged in expanding membership by promoting the benefits of NAWIC to other women and companies in the industry, the Membership Committee may propose and coordinate targeted efforts to expand membership.  The chair needs to be familiar with the association requirements of membership, various programs and activities available to the chapter for membership promotion.

Community Outreach

Committee Chair: Kristen Miller

The Community Outreach Committee is focused on planning volunteer event(s). Specifically, we are targeting opportunities through Habitat for Humanity, KaBoom and Together We Rise. In addition, a focus has been placed on collaborating with other professional women-based organizations that have similar goals. This committee exists to connect and support our local community.

Professional Development & Education

Committee Chair: Cait Lowe

The purpose of this committee is to promote professional and personal growth of our members, and to foster relationships with schools, partnering organizations and the community to enhance the success of women in the construction industry.  The committee provides education and training opportunities, organizes construction related programs and projects, informs members of Chapter, Regional, and National NAWIC education and training opportunities.  Activities of the committee may include mentoring, retaining speakers, seminars, sponsoring training opportunities, trade shows and industry wide association events.

Block Kids

Committee Chair: Robin Echols

Through a National block building competition, sponsored on local levels, NAWIC introduces grade school children to the construction and design industry to create an awareness of and to promote an interest in future careers in the industry.  The Block Kids competition is held annually.  Local winners advance to Regional competition, and one semi-finalist from each region is entered in the National Program competition.  The committee will plan, coordinate with the school, and organize a local competition.

Design Drafting Competition

Committee Chair: Lynn Logan

The annual CAD competition, as promoted by the National Education Foundation, is “designed for Senior High School and College level students. The contest provides recognition to students for creative design, successful problem solving and craftsmanship in preparing architectural drawings.  Entries are evaluated for detail, accuracy and originality of work. Objectives of the contest are to introduce the student to the construction industry in a positive and challenging manner, while fostering a sense of self-worth and building confidence.”

Women in Construction "WIC" Week

Committee Chair: Celeste Anthony-Johnson

The association celebrates its beginnings and its future by having several activities during a designated week in March.  For Women in Construction (WIC) week, the committee coordinates such activities as a job site tours, luncheons, after work gatherings, and other networking to raise awareness of women in construction. One of the functions of the chair is to write to the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia to ask them to sign a proclamation making Women in Construction Week official.  The committee also coordinates with the PR/Marketing Committee provide extra coverage of events during Women in Construction week.

PR / Marketing

Committee Chair: Tonya Byrd

This committee is an essential part of all chapter activities. Communication with the news media and various trade publications on our upcoming activities, monthly meeting notices, announcements of promotions of members and the election of officers are essential to keep NAWIC in the forefront. The committee is also responsible for the chapter website and Facebook page.  The PR/Marketing committee coordinates with all other committees and assists them in promoting special events.

Finance

Committee Chair: Tawny Mack 

Budgets are proposed by the Finance Committee, which should consist of the incoming and outgoing Treasurers and Presidents (and any others deemed necessary by the Chapter). Budgets should be prepared carefully and should realistically reflect anticipated income and expenses, based on previous years’ experiences. Proposed budgets are presented to the Board for approval.  The Board then notifies the membership that the budget has been approved and is available for review.

Awards

Committee Chair: Christina Fraley

Chapter awards for Member of the Year and Rookie of the Year, and others as approved by the Board, are determined by the Awards committee.  Members can nominate any chapter member for an award.  Winners are submitted to NAWIC regional award competition.

Nominating

Committee Chair: Christina Fraley

Comprised of one board member and at least two other chapter members the nominating committee is responsible for developing a slate of candidates for future officer and director positions in accordance with NAWIC bylaws.