February 2026 
NAWIC Austin # 7 Newsletter
🌸 NAWIC Austin Chapter 7 Newsletter 🌸
Welcome to Our New Members
We are excited to welcome our newest members Carrie Thompson, Nisha Satish Khatri, Lily Crowdus, Ivette Fenton, Marlie Ezarik, Jacqui Gilchrist, Kari Thormann, and Kaley Nickel to NAWIC Austin Chapter 7! Your decision to join strengthens our chapter, and we’re grateful to have you as part of this community. We look forward to officially welcoming you during our upcoming New Member Rose Ceremony.🌹
👜 Purse Bingo & New Member Rose Ceremony
Our Annual Purse Bingo is just around the corner—one of our most anticipated events of the year! Expect a fun evening filled with laughter, great prizes, and community, all in support of NAWIC’s mission.
During the event, we’ll also host our New Member Rose Ceremony, formally welcoming our newest members into NAWIC Austin Chapter 7. Please join us in celebrating growth, connection, and the strong women shaping our chapter.
If you’re interested in donating an item, please connect with our President, Amy Rico.
👷♀️ Women in Construction (WIC) Week
WIC Week is approaching fast, and registration is now open. This impactful week highlights and celebrates women across the construction industry. We encourage you to sign up and participate in the events planned—you won’t want to miss it.
🤝 Friends of NAWIC Sponsorship – Final Opportunity
The Friends of NAWIC sponsorship period is coming to a close. If you or your company are interested in becoming a Friend of NAWIC, now is the time. Please reach out to any NAWIC Austin Chapter 7 Board member for details—we’d love to have you involved.
Friends of NAWIC sponsors also have the opportunity to participate in our upcoming Clay Shoot and Golf Tournament—excellent ways to network, support NAWIC, and enjoy time with our community.
Thank you for your continued support, energy, and commitment to NAWIC Austin Chapter 7. We’re looking forward to what’s ahead and hope to see you at our upcoming events.
With gratitude,
Amy Rico
President, NAWIC Austin Chapter 7 💐
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Chapter Events
For full details please register HERE
🎉 Happy 68th Anniversary Month! 🌹👜
This month we celebrate with a Rose Ceremony and Purse Bingo Brunch
📅 When: Wednesday, February 7 | 10:00 AM–1:30 PM
📍 Where: Sip & Smash Social 19903 FM 685 B, Pflugerville, TX 78660
STEM Girl Day at UT Austin
📅 When: Wednesday, February 28 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Where: University of Texas at Austin - Engineering Education and Research Center (EER) 2501 Speedway Austin, TX 78712
WIC Week 2026: Raise a Glass — A Celebration of Women in Construction
📅 When: Wednesday, March 2 | 4:00 PM–7:00 PM
📍 Where: HIGBIES 720 Brazos ST STE B-710 Austin, TX 78701
WIC Week 2026: Inside the Data Center – A Women in Construction Tour
📅 When: Wednesday, March 3 | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
📍 Where: CyrusOne 7100 Metropolis Drive Austin, TX 78744
WIC Week 2026: Building Connections – Casino Cruise Membership Event
📅 When: Wednesday, March 4 | 5:30 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Where: Boarding Location Loop 360 Boat Ramp 5019 Capital of TX HWY N Austin, TX 78746
WIC Week 2026: Leading Builders, Giving Back
📅 When: Wednesday, March 5 | 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
📍 Where: Central Texas Food Bank 6500 Metropolis Dr Austin, TX 78744
WIC Week 2026: Building Leaders – Coffee & Fireside Chat
📅 When: Wednesday, March 6 | 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
📍 Where: Whole Foods Market - Domain 11920 Domain Dr Austin, TX 78758
WIC Week 2026: Celebrating Amber Czech – Build Day
📅 When: Wednesday, March 7 | 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
📍 Where: UA Local 286 Plumbers & Pipefitters 814 Airport Blvd Austin, TX 78702
Volunteer Opportunities
🌟 Get Involved: Committees & Volunteer Opportunities
Our chapter thrives because of YOU!
💪 Why Volunteer?
• Expand your professional network
• Build leadership & project skills
• Give back to your community & industry
• Shape the future of women in construction
🛠️ Committees and Contact Information No experience needed — just enthusiasm! Help for a term or a single event — every contribution matters.
👉 Contact a board member or committee chair to get started.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected future for women in construction!
REGISTRATION Leading Builders Giving Back
NAWIC NATIONAL & REGIONAL UPDATES
WEBINAR: To promote and update the NFSF Scholarship Application Process for potential awardees and How to become a Donor/Scholarship Provider.
In Case You Missed It
The Invest IN HER Awards, created by the Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects (I-LinCP), celebrate individuals and organizations who intentionally foster inclusive, forward-thinking, and supportive environments across the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner communities. These awards highlight the trailblazers who lead with purpose, challenge the status quo, and lift others as they rise—the builders and dreamers, the mentors and makers—shaping an industry that is more inclusive, innovative, and human by design.
🏆 WINNERS LIST 🏆
We’re proud to recognize our chapter award winners—congratulations to these outstanding leaders and changemakers:
✨ Game Changer: Jolsna Thomas
⚙️ Innovator of the Year: NAWIC Austin Chapter #7
🌟 Legacy Award: Terri Michalak
👷♀️ Tradeswoman Award: Cassandra Morales
Thank you for the impact you continue to make within NAWIC and the construction industry. Well deserved! 👏💐
