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The Crystal Vision Awards
Company Issuing Award
National Association Of Women In Construction (nawic)
Award Frequency
Annual Award
High-Level Summary of Award
The program recognizes individuals who promote the role of women in construction through initiatives, policies or legislation.
Description of Award
The Crystal Vision Awards Program was established by National Association of Women in Construction (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. Two different awards are given under the Crystal Vision Awards: the Crystal Vision Award and the Crystal Achievement Award. 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 also developed a reputation for honoring individuals who are committed to building a diverse work force amidst the demanding backdrops of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Rules and Guidelines
Awards Selection Criteria The Crystal Vision Award will be awarded to a nonmember of NAWIC. The Crystal Achievement Award will be awarded to a member of NAWIC. All nominees must meet at least three of the following criteria: 1. Achieved a position of significance and authority enabling them to influence and/or make policy decisions beneficial to women in the construction industry work force. 2. Encouraged and empowered women in construction through establishing company policy, enacting legislation or initiating organizational structure. 3. Actively promoted the inclusion and/or advancement of women in construction. 4. Showed leadership in taking initiatives or risks on behalf of women in construction. 5. Successfully broke barriers with a "first" for women in construction. 6. Acted as a role model and/or mentor for women.
