Welcome to The Women in Project Controls webpage (2008-2009)
AACE International offers a number of opportunities for women to grow professionally and take on leadership positions. In January 2005, the Women in Project Controls (WIPC) task force was created by AACE International to encourage women to actively participate in program/project management and project controls, and to identify avenues for the recruitment, mentoring, and recognition of women in AACE International.
The 2007-2008 program year was filled with new opportunities and challenges for the Task Force. Some of the highlights of the year are:
We continued the Women in Project Controls profile articles in Cost Engineering Journal. The purpose of these articles is to not only highlight the experience of professional women and their accomplishments, but also to encourage other women in the industry to see the opportunities available to them through an association with AACE. The articles have highlighted the advantages and opportunities available through networking, mentoring, learning, and sharing with other professional women.
Both the Southern California Section and Nevada Section held joint meetings with the NAWIC local sections in their respective areas. There continues to be conversation and a collaboration spirit between AACE and NAWIC, and the WIPC Task Force will continue to foster that relationship. Several sections are planning joint meetings with NAWIC during the 2008-2009 program year.
“Outstanding Woman in Project Controls” award -- Ms. Anna Tremblay is the first recipient of this award. The award was established through the Women in Project Controls Task Force, via a donation by Marlene Hyde, to honor women who have overcome obstacles pursuing a career in project controls and who have made a significant contribution to the profession.
Alexia Nalewaik received “Outstanding Regional Director”
Dr. Deb Fisher received the “Brian D. Dunfield Educational Service” award
The WIPC Task Force sponsored two technical programs during the Annual Meeting in Toronto: “Costs and Benefits of Building Green” and “Women in International Business”.
At the Annual Meeting in Toronto, the Women in Project Controls Reception was held on Tuesday evening. This reception is a casual event where women can network with the WIPC Task Force members and other professional women.
Women in Project Controls Forum on the AACE website -- this promises to be the communication tool we need. The Women in Project Controls Forum was introduced at the Women in Project Controls Reception. This will be key to spreading information and opportunities to professional women in AACE.
The Women in Project Controls Task Force wants to raise the awareness of AACEI to professional women through the profile articles, visibility of women in leadership roles at the section and international level of the organization, and showing the many opportunities that are available for women in AACE.
The Women in Project Controls Task Force is the arm of AACE that reaches out to the professional women across the industries and offers an organization with technical expertise, a tremendous certification program, and unlimited networking and continuing education opportunities.
Mission Statement: To encourage women to actively participate in
program/project management and project controls, and to identify
avenues for the recruitment, mentoring, and recognition of women in
AACE International.
Thank you!!! The AACE WPC task force wants to express its sincere appreciation and thanks to Clive Francis and Black & Veatch for their unwavering support of the Women in Project Controls effort.
