Rocky Hill, CT – On March 5, the Professional Women in Construction Connecticut Chapter (PWC CT) held its first event of the new year, where they awarded four recipients with professional achievement awards for their outstanding contributions to the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. The 2024 PWC CT program was entitled “Becoming the CEO of Your Own Career,” and included panelists who spoke on taking full ownership of your career path.
Jenna McClure, AIA, LEED AP, principal at Amenta Emma Architects, was honored with the Women of Achievement Award. She has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and has been with Amenta Emma since 2008. She has also served as a mentor to young college women pursuing degrees in the AEC fields through PWC CT.
Samantha Santos, engineer at Turner Construction, accepted the Rising Star Award. She has worked at Turner for the past seven years in a variety of roles. This year, she launched the Professionals of Tomorrow group, hosting events every other month for the young professionals in the industry.
The Excellence in Mentoring Award was given to Emily Ruggeri for her work and dedication to mentoring young people within the AEC industry. She started her career with Turner Construction in 2014, and quickly jumped into the ACE mentoring program in 2016. She is now on the ACE board and serves as a leader in the Bridgeport Chapter. She is also a resource for interns and new hires at Turner.
Holly Linder, senior engineer at BL Companies, was honored as Volunteer of the Year for her volunteerism and support of the Connecticut chapter. She has been actively involved with both the mentorship and scholarship committees at PWC CT for the past three years.
