We’re honored to have celebrated this inspiring day with you as we recognized the outstanding women and advocates shaping the A/E/C industry. Explore event highlights, award recipient stories, and moments captured from the celebration below.
Jaime Framing, LLC
Juana Jaime
Led by Juana Jaime, inspired by her father, a lifelong builder, Juana has spent the last decade transforming the family business into a fast-growing construction firm, expanding from two employees to a team of 10 and eight skilled crews, and growing revenue from $600,000 to more than $3 million in just three years.
J&C Sandoval Plumbers, LLC
Misty Sandoval
Founded in 2020 by Misty and Jesus Sandoval, this family-built commercial plumbing company has grown from a small residential crew into a trusted multi-crew operation delivering high-quality plumbing systems for commercial and public sector projects across Texas.
Blue Chip Services, LLC
Rita Gamboa
Founded in 2020, Rita and her husband combined more than 60 years of expertise in project management, safety, and law enforcement to launch a company that delivers security, safety, and traffic control services where they are needed most. Today, Blue Chip Services provides critical field support on major infrastructure and highway construction projects.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Tammy Blake
Guild Electric & Telecom
From pulling wire in the field to leading multiple divisions across major construction and technology projects, Tammy has mastered every level of her profession. Now serving as Vice President of Guild Electric & Telecom, she has expanded the company’s capabilities, strengthened operations, and built a culture rooted in integrity, craftsmanship, and community.
Ana Larranaga Campero
HFA Architecture + Engineering
As a champion for representation and opportunity, Ana has dedicated her career to opening doors for women, especially Hispanic and minority women, in an industry where their voices have long been underrepresented. She leads with intention, connection, and heart, mentoring emerging professionals, elevating women-owned firms, and expanding pathways for leadership and business growth across the Dallas–Fort Worth region.
Brenda Premenko
Turner Construction
The Luna Awards proudly present the 2025 A/E/C Woman of the Year to Brenda Remenko of Turner Construction.
As Vice President and Construction Executive at Turner Construction, Brenda leads the transformative Terminal F expansion at DFW Airport, guiding a team of more than 130 professionals with excellence in safety, innovation, and strategy.
Momi McCarter
Z Constructors
As a Project Manager, and a versatile leader who can seamlessly step into the Superintendent role when needed, Momi guides every project from pursuit through delivery, ensuring schedules stay tight, budgets stay disciplined, and quality never wavers. Her strategic collaboration with owners and design teams has resulted in cost-saving innovations, strong partnerships, and repeat business fueled by trust and performance.
Karen Olson
Ardurra Group, Inc
The Luna Awards proudly present the 2025 Outstanding Administrative Professional of the Year to Karen Olson of Ardurra Group, Inc.
Karen currently serves as a Project Controls Specialist with Ardurra Group’s Central Transportation Group, a role built on more than seven years of hands-on experience supporting engineering and transportation teams with precision, professionalism, and heart.
Aire Frezco
Lissa Magallanes
GNS Electric Inc.
Evelyn Gorman
Jaime Framing, LLC
Juana Jaime
Blue Chip Services, LLC
Rita Gamboa
Cleaning Etc. LLC
Gayla Peet
K Strategies
Katrina Keyes
Alder Airfield Services
Ilona Munzer
ASHER Construction Group Corporation
Belinda Bush
Ez Pro Contractors LLC
Elizabeth Gaines
Family First Comfort
Valerie Heck
GO Contracting
Zasil Oviedo
Guild Electric & Telecom
Tammy Blake
J&C Sandoval Plumbers, LLC
Misty Sandoval
JC Truck Logistics Inc
LaTrina White
Naylor Commercial Interiors, Inc.
Kyra Naylor
Next Level Redemption
Michele Banks
Para Consulting Services, LLC
Tara Davis
Perceptive Engineering and Construction Services, LLC
Terriekka Cardenas
Perez Remodeling FTW, LLC
Caroline Perez
Star Design Electric Co
Zulena Villada
Sundance Home Remodeling LLC
Alejandra Carrera
SV Gat’s Construction Inc.
Shineka Gatson
Taxila Stone, LLC
Sharmila Polavarapu
TND GEOMATICS
Linda Lopez
Tucan Contracting, LLC
Maria Mendez
Tuttle Equity, Tuttle Nutrition, Drink MOR
Alexia Tuttle
Sara Bannat
Roof Raiders & Co
Demetria Bivens
dlb Contractors
Mary Dominguez
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Grand Prairie
Chris Garcia
FAMILY FIRST COMFORT
Valerie Heck
FAMILY FIRST COMFORT
Trevor Hopkins
NTXP LLC
Ana Larranaga
HFA Architecture + Engineering
Jamie Lopez
First Choice Flooring and Renovations & First Choice Custom Homes
Mario Melendez
F.H. Paschen
David Muñoz
Mezquite Installations
Veronica Murphy
K Strategies
Noraima (Nora) Perez
TxDOT
Hari Polavarapu
Taxila Stone, LLC
Charles Talbert
Talbert Companies LLC
Tammy Blake
Guild Electric & Telecom
Momi McCarter
Z Constructors
Veronica Muñoz
Mezquite Installations
Stephany Aguilera Hernandez
Southwest Networks, Inc
Tammy Blake
Guild Electric & Telecom
Kimberly Burke
Skanska USA Building
Evelyn Gorman
GNS Electric Inc.
Rachel Harrah
Harrah LLC
Juana Jaime
Jaime Framing, LLC
Jamie Lopez
First Choice Flooring and Renovations & First Choice Custom Homes
Veronica Muñoz
Mezquite Installations
Brenda Premenko
Turner Construction/Innovation Next+ Joint Venture
Diana Robles
Procedeo
Magdalene Sandberg
ACARI Management Group Inc
Indu Sanka
Aim & N Graphic Solutions LLC dba Red Elephant
Zulema Valenzuela
A&E Builders LLC
Anny Adekunle
DSI
Stephany Aguilera Hernandez
Southwest Networks, Inc.
Selene Alaffa
AECOM Hunt
Tammy Blake
Guild Electric & Telecom
Hannah Blang
KIRKSEY
Jennie Campos
Naylor Commercial Interiors, Inc.
Kristi Caplan
Critical Project Services
Betzabe Castro
Omega Contracting
Jacquelyn Marie Cumby
Dallas ISD
Jaselyn Day
Hays Electrical
Katie Denny
Brasfield & Gorrie
Yamilys Fajardo
Mezquite Installations
Mandy Ferguson
Phillips/May Corporation
Marisol Gomez
ACARI Management Group Inc
Morgan Heimdale
Balfour Beatty Construction
Leticia Hernandez
Structure Tone Southwest
Griselda Hernandez
F.H. Paschen
Martha Jeffery
PROCEDEO Group
Mimi Johnson
Turner & Townsend Heery
Carolina Martinez
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
Momi McCarter
Z Constructors
Esther Sandy
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Karisha Scott
Azteca Enterprises
Laura Smyth
Azteca Enterprises
Annabell Velazquez
DGO Construction
Nazareth Vidal
Acari Management Group
Sherry Youngblood
North Texas Tollway Authority
Shannon Allen
Azteca Enterprises, LLC
Laura Alvarez Garcia
Webber, LLC
Aida Argueta
Elyon Fire & Life Safety
LeAnn Belcher
Braun Intertec
Maria Buenrostro
Naylor Commercial Interiors, Inc.
Alina Campos
Concrete Preservation
Rosie Cantu
Phillips/May Corporation
Megan Dawson
Park Construction and Building Maintenance
Yolanda Dickerson
Azteca Enterprises, LLC
Brissa Flores
TJ’s Professional Painting
Candy Garcia
DGO Construction, LLC
Laura Garcia Razo
VMC Trucking, LLC
Amanda Glinsky
Southwest Construction Servcies
Melissa Gonzalez
Mezquite Installations
Michelle Hembree
Alliance Geotechnical Group
Cynthia Jackson
Azteca-Omega Group, LLC
Tina Johnson
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
La’Tarsha Sewell Jones
Alliance Geotechnical Group
Ana Larranaga Campero
HFA Architecture + Engineering
Noemi Martinez
Orion/TAS Concrete Construction
Cherie Mathis
Talbert Companies
Tina Morris
Alliance Geotechnical Group
Lizbeth Muñoz
J Muñoz Trucking, LLC
Cynthia Navarro
MEMCO
Karen Olson
Ardurra Group, Inc.
Jennifer Perez
National Trench Safety
Delia Perez
NTXP LLC
Misti Pruitt
DCG Environmental, LLC
Cassie Quiroz
MEMCO
Gracie Saldana
MWH Constructions
Erica Smesny
Southwest Construction Services
Kelly Smith
VRX, Inc.
Susan Tate
PROCEDEO Group
Luz Vazquez
Harrah LLC
Holly Voight
Southwest Construction Services
Krystal Yates
EBR HR Experts
Cynthia Zambrano
Last Call Contracting Services
To view the full criteria for each of the categories click on the category to see the details.
For any questions regarding the nomination process, please contact:
Yolanda Tafoya:
972-365-9758
Ernesto Uranga:
214-919-5384
Main office:
972-786-0909
Winners of the Luna Awards are selected using Award Force, an award-winning cloud-based software designed to manage nominations, submissions, and judging processes online. Known for its speed, security, and user-friendly design, Award Force ensures a seamless experience for entrants, judges, and program managers by automating workflows and maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the process.
To preserve the element of surprise and ensure impartiality, all judges, nominees, and involved parties remain unaware of the total scores and the identities of the winners until they are revealed during the Luna Awards Luncheon in the host city.
Honors a leading woman-owned firm in architecture, engineering, or construction that exemplifies innovation, growth, and industry leadership. This company has taken bold risks, set new trends, and made a lasting impact in the A/E/C sector.
Eligibility Criteria:
Operates within the A/E/C industry (Architecture, Engineering, or Construction).
At least 51% woman-owned and controlled.
Under current ownership for a minimum of 5 years.
The Nominee must be based or operate in the award region: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Rio Grande Valley/South Central, or San Antonio.
Honors a woman-owned business that provides essential services or products to A/E/C firms. These businesses play a vital role in supporting the industry through consulting, workforce solutions, printing, specialty products, equipment, training, and more.
Eligibility Criteria:
A non-A/E/C business supporting the A/E/C industry.
At least 51% woman-owned and controlled.
Eligible industries include accounting, consulting, legal, marketing, HR services, printing, signage, janitorial, and specialty supplies.
The Nominee must be based or operate in the award region: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Rio Grande Valley/South Central, or San Antonio.
Recognizes an emerging woman-owned A/E/C firm that is breaking new ground with innovation, bold leadership, and strong potential for future growth.
Eligibility Criteria:
Operates within the A/E/C industry.
At least 51% woman-owned and controlled.
Under current ownership for less than 5 years.
The Nominee must be based or operate in the award region: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Rio Grande Valley/South Central, or San Antonio.
Recognizes a dedicated administrative professional whose behind-the-scenes contributions strengthen and support an A/E/C firm’s success. This award honors individuals in office management, accounting, executive support, marketing, IT, and related fields.
Eligibility Criteria:
At least 3 years of experience in the A/E/C industry.
Employed in an administrative role such as Office Manager, Accountant, Executive Assistant, Business Development, Marketing, IT Support, etc.
The Nominee must be based or operate in the award region: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Rio Grande Valley/South Central, or San Antonio.
Recognizes a standout professional in A/E/C who plays a pivotal role in project execution, leadership, and innovation. Honorees include Superintendents, Engineers, Architects, Project Managers, Schedulers, Estimators, and Maintenance Supervisors who ensure successful project delivery.
Eligibility Criteria:
Employed in a professional A/E/C role (Director, Architect, Engineer, Project Manager, Scheduler, Estimator, Maintenance Supervisor, Office Manager, etc.).
The Nominee must be based or operate in the award region: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Rio Grande Valley/South Central, or San Antonio.
Celebrates an exceptional woman who has significantly contributed to the architecture, engineering, or construction industry. A visionary leader, she drives business success, fosters teamwork, and shapes the industry’s future.
Eligibility Criteria:
At least 5 years of experience in the A/E/C industry.
Plays a key leadership role in company growth and team success.
Holds a senior executive position (CEO, CFO, COO, President, VP).
The Nominee must be based or operate in the award region: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Rio Grande Valley/South Central, or San Antonio.
Honors an individual or company dedicated to advancing and empowering women in A/E/C. This award recognizes champions who actively promote inclusion, create opportunities, and drive progress for women in construction, architecture, or engineering.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to both individuals (female or male)
The Nominee must be based or operate in the award region: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Rio Grande Valley/South Central, or San Antonio.
Pays tribute to a trailblazing woman with 20+ years of dedication and impact in the A/E/C industry. This award honors a career of leadership, contributions, and lasting influence.
Eligibility Criteria:
At least 20 years of experience in the A/E/C industry.
Has made significant contributions to the field.
The Nominee must be based or operate in the award region: Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Rio Grande Valley/South Central, or San Antonio.
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