Save the date invitation for the 2026 Equity Leadership Awards Luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 2 PM at the New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, featuring nontraditional employment for women.
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Be a part of the 2026 Equity Leadership Awards Luncheon, benefitting Nontraditional Employment for Women, where we champion the power of women in trades! An annual destination event for the building and construction industry in New York, attracting 800 industry leaders, the Luncheon celebrates women in the trades and honors the individuals, companies, and organizations that have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their advancement.

Purchase tickets to celebrate, network, and cultivate meaningful relationships. All proceeds support the training and development of the next generation of tradeswomen. We hope to see you on June 4, 2026!

Platinum Sponsors

Logo with a red rounded square icon, the word 'Consigli' in gray with 'Est. 1905' underneath, and 'Turner' in bold navy blue letters below.

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Ellen Albert and Nicky Heryet

Building Trades Employers’ Association

CCA Metro

Cumming Group

James E. Fitzgerald, Inc.

Skanska USA Civil

Ullico, Inc.

United Building Maintenance

Bronze Sponsors

CMTA

Con Edison

Fenagh Engineering

Gensler

The Honickman Companies

IUOE Local 15

Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry

Local 78

MGDK Architects

National Grid

New York State Iron Workers District Council

Robert Derector Associates

Shawmut

TD Bank

Thornton & Tomasetti

Vladeck, Raskin & Clark

Luncheon Committee

Ellen Albert

Sarah Berman | Berman Group

Sheri Best | Eden Energy Solutions

Mimi Buendia | RXR

Antonina Caruso | JRM Construction Management

Anne Clark | Vladeck, Raskin & Clark, P.C.

Raquel Diaz | Gilbane

Barbara Durante | Grassi

Tina Fletcher | Ullico Inc.

Maureen Henegan

Reiko Herrera | Skanska

Meredith Lovejoy | Cumming Group

Catherine Moss | L&L Painting Company, Inc.

Katie Nilsen | E-J Electric Installation Co.

Sonia Podkameni-Brown | Turner Construction

Gabriela Puno | Structure Tone

Ann Rolland

Stephanie Rudman | Talisen Construction Corp.

Christopher Shaw | LF Driscoll Healthcare

Steve Sommer | Consigli Construction Co., Inc.

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