The NAWIC Boise Chapter’s Annual Awards Dinner and Auction is held in the Fall each year. Proceeds from the auction help to fund all our service and scholarship activities for the year. We are fortunate to enjoy the support of our representative companies and others who attend the event and bid generously on auction items. Bidding is heavy each year on the silent dessert auction in which each table is guaranteed a delicious dessert if one is purchased at the bid table! Be a part of building our construction education community!
For more information, please contact Toni Brown at (208) 559-0555 or Ruth Fritts at (208) 871-1580.
MAGIC Camp – "Mentor a Girl in Construction,"
MAGIC is a four day camp where girls can make new friends and discover new interests and explore some exciting non-traditional career options. Under the watchful eyes of NAWIC mentors, the girls will learn in a hands-on way the basic skills of carpentry, electrical, and masonry. Learning these skills while successfully completing construction projects builds confidence and self esteem. MAGIC camp is sponsored by NAWIC’s Boise Chapter #245 in partnership with Renaissance Magnet High School Professional Technical Eduction Center, and community sponsors.
Interested in sponsoring? Call Ruth Fritts at (208) 871-1580
Need More Information? Contact the Chairs:
Ruth Fritts, McAlvain Management:
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Toni Brown, Diamond B Group:
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Golf Tournament -
Every June for the past 24 years NAWIC has sponsored the “Good Bad & Ugly” golf tournament. Proceeds from the tournament support several industry educational programs, including scholarships, Block Kids, MAGIC Camp, Education donations to the BSU Construction Management program and high school programs.
For more information, contact Cecyle Brock at EKC, Inc.: (208) 345-8944 or
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Block Kids
This program is geared to interest children in grades 1-6. The program introduces the children to the construction industry in an effort to create an awareness of and promote interest in future careers in the many facets of the construction industry.
NAWIC members visit elementary schools and provide each contestant with building blocks, a piece of string, aluminum foil and a rock, and are asked to design and create a structure of their own design. Winners of this event advance to regional and national competitions.
Drafting Competition:
The CAD/Design Drafting Competition is designed for senior high students. Objectives of the contest are to introduce the student to the construction industry in a positive and challenging manner, while fostering a sense of self-worth and building confidence. The contest provides recognition to students for creative design, successful problem solving, and craftsmanship in preparing architectural drawings. Project drawings must include a minimum of a floor plan, exterior elevation, site plan, and placement of structure. Entries are evaluated for detail, accuracy and originality of work. Winners of this event advance to regional and national competitions.
Casino Express:
Casino Express is another NAWIC fundraising opportunity. Members man blackjack, poker, roulette and craps tables for hire at business functions and community events. Funds from these Casino Express events are used to support the mission and activities of the Boise Chapter.
NAWIC's Women in Construction Week
WIC Week is celebrated with other National NAWIC Chapters in March of each year. The week’s activities provide an opportunity for bringing recognition to women in the construction industry, and to applaud the service of affiliate companies who have gone that extra mile to support the programs NAWIC sponsors.
WIC Week is celebrated with other National NAWIC Chapters in March of each year. The week’s activities provide an opportunity for bringing recognition to women in the construction industry, and to applaud the service of affiliate companies who have gone that extra mile to support the programs NAWIC sponsors.
SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS:
Local Scholarships -Scholarship Applications are due April 30th
Each year the Boise Chapter awards scholarships to students who have chosen career training for the construction industry. The Boise Chapter is proud to award these scholarships to members of our Idaho community thanks to the hard work of our members and our generous supporters. The Boise Chapter offers two categories of scholarships. The first for students enrolled in a four-year degree program and the second for students in construction trade programs. Download the applications or for more information contact Brenda Smith at (208) 424-2916.
NAWIC Founder’s Scholarship Foundation
The NFSF also awards scholarships at the National level each year. For more information, competition rules and regulations, and National level applications, go to http://www.nawic.org/nfsf.htm
Local Awards (awarded at Annual Awards Dinner and Auction)
2012 Woman in Construction of the Year - Brenda Smith, PayneWest Insurance
Future Leader of the Year - Wendy Wendrowski, BSU Construction Management
Company of the Year - Heavy Equipment Operator School of Idaho (HEOSI)
Affiliate of the Year - MarCon, Inc.
2011 Woman in Construction of the Year - Alisa House, Owyhee Construction, Inc. Future Leader of the Year - Alana Lane, Advanced Heating and Cooling
Company of the Year - Idaho AGC
Affiliate of the Year - D & A Glass
