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.
Stephanie Hajducek
This One’s for the Gals
“Girls can’t be what they can’t see.” Stephanie works tirelessly to bridge the gap between local industries and their future workforce by planning workshops, expos, outreach events, and even children’s books that highlight real women succeeding in nontraditional careers.
Jeanne Tarrants
Legacy Engineering Group
A quiet force in engineering whose leadership spans more than two decades of service, and unwavering commitment to public safety. Her work in crash pattern diagnostics, interagency coordination, and transportation planning has saved lives and shaped communities across Texas.
Araceli Rodriguez
Texas Department of Transportation
Driven by a deep belief in equity and access, Araceli’s leadership is defined by action. Her work with TxDOT and beyond has impacted countless professionals—especially women navigating certifications, contracting opportunities, and the complexities of business ownership.
Alejandra Tamez
Rogers-O’Brien Construction
Currently serving as an Estimator in the Preconstruction department at Rogers-O’Brien Construction, Alejandra brings over five years of estimating experience as a Project Engineer. Her work helps guide projects from concept through execution with precision and care.
Colette Holt & Associates
Colette Holt
As the founder of Colette Holt & Associates, and more than three decades of legal advocacy and policy leadership, Colette brings unmatched expertise in affirmative action compliance, disparity studies, and legal frameworks that open doors for underrepresented firms.
Magno Concrete, LLC
Angie Cervantes
Magno Concrete is not only building structures—it’s building opportunity, inclusion, and community. Under the leadership of Angie Cervantes, this rising firm has established itself as a standout example of what a forward-thinking, community-centered A/E/C business can be.
Lucinda Sulivan
RX Technologies
Her impact goes far beyond business development metrics—though those are impressive, too. Under Lucinda’s guidance, RX Technology has not only met but exceeded key revenue goals, aligning her efforts with the company’s broader vision for growth and industry relevance.
Perla Aviles
STV Inc.
Outstanding Administrative Professional of the Year
Magno Concrete, LLC
Atocha Cervantes
Rising Star A/E/C Firm of the Year
Amber Cordova
CMC Construction Services
Outstanding Professional of the Year
Cristina Doty
Best Block
Outstanding Professional of the Year
Stephanie Garcia
Rogers O’Brien Construction
Outstanding Professional of the Year
Gabriela Gomez
Satterfield & Pontikes
Outstanding Professional of the Year
Christina Gonzalez
Flintco, LLC
Outstanding Professional of the Year
Stephanie Hajducek
This One’s for the Gals
A/E/C Woman of the Year
Colette Holt
Colette Holt & Associates
Business Advocate of the Year
Service Firm of the Year
Courtni Navarro
Rogers-O’Brien Construction
Outstanding Administrative Professional of the Year
Heather Osborn
MEMCO
Outstanding Administrative Professional of the Year
Griselda Dominguez
Proficient Constructors, LLC
Outstanding Administrative Professional of the Year
Araceli Rodriguez
TxDOT
Business Advocate of the Year
Texas Staffing Solutions
Melissa Saldivar
Service Firm of the Year
Chickenango Marketing Solutions
Jennifer McPherson
Service Firm of the Year
Elizabeth Sturgill
Maximus Construction LLC
A/E/C Woman of the Year
Lucinda Sullivan
Rx Technology
Outstanding Administrative Professional of the Year
Alejandra Tamez
Rogers-O’Brien Construction
Outstanding Professional of the Year
Jeanne Tarrants
Legacy Engineering Group
Lifetime Achievement Award
Isidra Tovar Vargas
Proficient Constructors, LLC
Outstanding Professional of the Year
Rebecca Young
Lone Star Construction Trades Training
Business Advocate of the Year