Awards
Recognizing the achievements, dedication, and contributions of our members who continue to support and strengthen women in the construction industry.
2026 Award Recipients
Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award
Kristen Ibarra, CDT - El Paso County
JourneyWoman of the Year Award
Jessica O'Connell - Pyramid Construction, Inc.
Apprentice Member of the Year Award
Jen Caceres - Perpetual Capacity Coaching & Consulting
Corporate Sponsor of the Year Award
Olson Plumbing & Heating Co.
Spirit Award
Gina Green - GEG, Granite Engineering Group
Spirit Award
The NAWIC Spirit Award recognizes the contributions of a chapter member for her participation in chapter activities, as well as the positive character attributes that she brings to everything she does.
Past Spirit Award Recipients
2025
Ashley Stoever
Presented by:
Samantha Walter
2024
Karla Greeley
Presented by:
Kristen Ibarra, CDT
2023
Jessica O’Connell
Presented by:
Kristen Ibarra, CDT
2022
Grace Houston
Presented by:
Kristen Ibarra, CDT
2021
Christina Townsend
Presented by:
Kristen Ibarra, CDT
2020
Staci Calderon
Presented by:
Valerie Bates
2019
Samantha Walter
Presented by:
Ally Jencson
2018
Ally Jencson
Presented by:
Berni Mount
2017
Kristen Ibarra
Presented by:
Berni Mount
2016
Valerie Bates
Presented by:
Karen Mitchell, CBT, CIT
2015
Angelique Kallio, CIT
Presented by:
Berni Mount
2014
Angelique Kallio, CIT
Presented by:
Berni Mount
2013
Victoria Bartz
Presented by:
Karen Mitchell, CBT, CIT
2012
Carolyn Cummings
Presented by:
Karen Mitchell, CBT, CIT
2011
Cyndi Wheatley
Presented by:
Linda Champlin-Frank, CBT, CIT
2010
Linda Champlin-Frank, CBT, CIT
Presented by:
Karen Mitchell, CBT, CIT
2009
Karen Mitchell, CBT, CIT
Presented by:
Katie Trapp
2008
Wendy Hibbert, CIT
Presented by:
Dodi Walch, CCA, CDT, CIT
2007
Dodi, Walch, CCA, CDT, CIT
Presented by:
Diane Watson, CCA, CIT
2006
Diane Watson, CCA, CIT
Presented by:
Linda Champlin-Frank
2005
Angelique Kallio, CIT
Presented by:
Kate Muniz, CCA, CIT
2004
Kate Muniz, CCA, CIT
Presented by:
Katie Trapp
2003
Katie Trapp
Presented by:
Cathy Andrew
2002
Cathy Andrew
Presented by:
Dodi Walch, CIT, CDS
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