Salute to Women of Achievement 2026

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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! AVAILABLE THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2026. 

Get ready for the AEC industry's most inspiring night of the year! Early Bird Registration is officially open for the Professional Women in Construction New York (PWC NY) Annual Salute to Women of Achievement Gala, taking place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. 

At this year's Gala, PWC NY is proud to honor three extraordinary industry leaders alongside our highly anticipated Project of the Year. 

"Salute to Women of Achievement is a true celebration of PWC NY's mission. Each year, we honor women who have made an outstanding impact on the AEC industry: their achievements, determination and most importantly, the space they create for others to rise up as they strive to make this industry more diverse."   - Gina Grande Rivera, Executive Director

PWC NY is Proud to Announce This Year's Honorees

Marie Cardoza  CEO Cardoza Plumbing	Joanne Iddon Principal Arup	Jacquelene McCarthy Director of Aviation Redevelopment PANYNJ

Join us WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 AT EDISON BALLROOM

This isn't just an elite evening of fine dining and networking - it's a powerful catalyst for change. By securing your spot, you are stepping into a vital space to connect with top-tier executives and directly fund the next generation of AEC talent through the PWC NY Scholarship Program. 

Lock in your early bird rates today before prices increase and secure your ticket to the premier AEC event of the season. 

PWC NY is Proud to Announce This Year's Recipient of the Salute Project Award:

The Brooklyn Bridge Rehabilitation – Pullman

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York City’s most recognizable landmarks and a vital transportation corridor connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. Led by the New York City Department of Transportation, this comprehensive, multi-year rehabilitation project preserved the bridge’s historic character while strengthening its structural systems and extending its service life for future generations.

We were delighted to receive such a strong group of submissions for this year’s award. After careful deliberation, our Selection Committee is pleased to announce The Brooklyn Bridge Rehabilitation as the recipient of this honor and to celebrate Pullman’s contribution to women’s legacy in the construction industry.

Women held significant leadership roles throughout this complex project. Key contributors included Jacqueline Bascetta, senior project manager, as well as project managers Megan Sanchez and Maggie Murray. Priscilla Rocco also served as a key mechanic and helped lead night-shift crews while representing Local 1 PCC. Their work spanned estimating, bid negotiations, construction management, coordination, scheduling, logistics, historic restoration, and field operations. Women leaders from NYC DOT, ICR, Li/Saltzman, Jablonski Building Conservation, and Dianne Kaese of Kaese Architecture also contributed essential expertise to the project’s success.

The rehabilitation reflects the lasting impact of women in construction, from Emily Roebling’s leadership during the bridge’s original construction to the women helping restore this iconic structure 150 years later. PWC NY is honored to recognize their achievements and the collaborative work of the entire project team.

PWC NY is proud to announce this year’s Front Runners for the Salute Project Award:

• 42nd Street Connection Program – Artheon
• Brownsville Multi-Service Center – Gilbane Building Company
• MoMath: National Museum of Mathematics – Perkins Eastman

We hope you will join us at this year’s Salute to Women of Achievement on September 23rd in celebration of the many achievements of women in construction today.

REGISTRATION OPEN! Early Bird Pricing is Available Through August 21.

A message to our Annual Sponsors: 
Tickets to this event are not included in your sponsorship. Please take advantage of the current sponsorship packages and ticket pricing.

Individual Tickets

Member Ticket - $400   /   Early Bird - $375 

Non-Member Ticket - $600   /   Early Bird - $550

Sponsorship Packages 

GOLD Sponsor - $10,000  /   Early Bird - $9,500. Includes 10 tickets, prime table location, digital and print logo placement, and social media promotion.

SILVER Sponsor - $7,000  /   Early Bird - $6,500. Includes 5 tickets, digital and print logo placement, and social media promotion.

NEW - PODIUM Sponsor - $5,500  /  Early Bird - $4,500. (limited to one) Includes 3 tickets, digital and print logo placement, and social media promotion.

NEW - AWARD Sponsor - $5,500  /  Early Bird - $4,500. (limited to one) Includes 3 tickets,  digital and print logo placement, and social media promotion.

BRONZE Sponsor (MWBE only) - $2,500  /   Early Bird - $2,000. Includes 2 tickets, digital and print logo placement, and social media promotion.

Event Co-Chairs:

Jade Bailey, PE, PMP, Assoc. DBIA, Program Director of Design Build, NYC DDC
Gia Mainiero, AIA, DBIA, LEED AP BD+C, Partner, Dattner Architects
Sushmita Roy, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, STV Inc.
Elizabeth Thompson, PE, Vice President, Civil Department Manager, AECOM

Project Selection Committee:

Aimee Hultquist, RA, AIA, Associate, Dattner Architects
Nicole Small, Project Executive, Turner Construction Company
Shivani Taiwade-Patil, CCM, A. DBIA, Assoc. VP, Program Management, AECOM
Sharnette Tucker, PMP, Team Leader - Project Controls, HNTB