AGC MA Announces 2023 BWiC Inspire Award Winners

Wellesley, MA – The Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (AGC MA) announces the winners of the 2023 BWiC (Building Women in Construction) Inspire Awards, designed to recognize and celebrate exemplary women in construction who demonstrate leadership, generosity, innovation, and unwavering commitment to their career, colleagues, and industry.

The BWIC Inspire Awards are peer nominated and the final selection process is managed by a team of nine judges with commercial construction experience.

The BWiC Mentor of the Year award goes to Linda Shaughnessy (posthumously), compliance officer, Walsh Brothers, Inc., for working to inspire, nurture, and educate the next generation.

Jess Baccari, project manager, Siena Construction Corporation, receives the BWiC Emerging Leader of the Year award.

The BWiC Rising Star of the Year award, which is given to someone who is already making their mark on the industry as they continue to grow in their profession, goes to Stephanie Crepeau, superintendent, BOND Building Construction.

Awarded to a noteworthy graduating college senior with a concentration in construction management, the BWiC Young Achiever award goes to Chaise Kakuk,

Wentworth Institute of Technology.

The BWiC Tradeswoman of the Year award goes to Jenaya Nelson, laborer, Local 223, for demonstrating exceptional craft and a commitment to developing it further.

“Women play essential roles all across the Massachusetts construction industry,” said John Ferrante, CEO of AGC MA. “The BWIC Inspire Awards pay tribute to their invaluable, wide-ranging, and growing contributions, and we congratulate this year’s exceptional winners.”