Meet the nominees!

Winner to be announced at NAWIC Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts in August, 2025!

Jordan Blair
CEO
Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange and Construction Industry Education

Judaline Cassidy
Plumber
Advocate & Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of Tools & Tiaras

Mac R. Beaton
Director
Henrico Workforce & Career Development

Mike Hoover
CEO & Chairman
Sundt Construction

Dr. Thais da Costa Lago Alves
Professor in Construction Engineering & Management
San Diego State

William “Millard” Choate
Chairman
Choate Construction

The Carol A. Kueker memorial award is named in honor of the late Carol A. Kueker, a long-time Trustee and volunteer who served as President of NEF. Kueker was instrumental in promoting the core purpose and goals of the organization for many years and was instrumental in forming our Design Drafting and Block Kids competitions.

The Carol A. Kueker Construction Education Visionary Award recognizes individuals for their passion and dedication to NEF programs and the promotion of construction education.