WIC Week
March 1 - 7, 2026
Since 1960, NAWIC has led the nationwide movement for Women in Construction Week®, elevating the achievements of women across the construction industry. Held annually during the first full week of March, WIC Week spotlights the importance of diversity, equity, and opportunity in building the future.
What Is WIC Week®?
Women in Construction (WIC) Week is a nationwide initiative that advances and promotes the vital role of women in the construction industry. Led by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), WIC Week® brings together thousands of people across the country for events that elevate, connect, and spotlight women in all facets of the built environment.
Purpose And Impact
WIC Week® serves three key purposes:
Amplify the contributions and achievements of women in construction and construction-related fields.
Educate the public and industry peers about the opportunities available to women in the industry.
Inspire the next generation of builders, engineers, and tradespeople.
WIC Week Regional Awards
The four awards below are specific to our regional and the winners will be presented at our Spring Forum 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee in May 2026.
AMPLIFY
This award goes to the chapter that uses their WIC Week activities to amplify the contributions and achievements of women in construction and construction related
fields by thinking outside of the box to promote and appreciate women in construction.
EDUCATE
INSPIRE
MARKETING
This award honors the chapter that brings education to their WIC Week activities. There is an emphasis on educating the public and industry peers about the opportunities available to women in the industry
by connecting.
This is honoring of a chapter who reaches to inspire the next generation of builders, engineers, and tradespeople by getting hands on with a
construction relate activity.
The marketing award is given to the chapter[s] that share WIC Week by going above and beyond social media to spread the message of WIC
Week and NAWIC.