Canadian Association of Women in Construction celebrates 10 th anniversary sional research consultant. Phase three will reveal the action plan developed in collaboration with the industry and in the final stage, project partners will be encouraged to implement the action plan within their work environment, culminating with a final report to the industry and the federal Status of Women ministry. “This project presents an excellent opportunity for the in- dustry to collaborate and bring about much needed change, to take active steps to increase women’s representation and movement into leadership roles within the industry,” Evans says. For more information on the CAWIC Level Best project, contact levelbest@cawic.ca. Meanwhile CAWIC’s impact on the industry and its impor- tant initiatives, such as the mentorship program and annual student bursary program, continue to grow. Supporting its mandate to promote leadership and encour- age women to pursue careers in the industry, CAWIC holds a number of fundraisers annually. Funds are channeled into op- erations and/or directly into the bursary fund to support re- cipients in post-secondary construction-related programs. “CAWIC was and is a valuable resource for women in the construction industry,” said Johnston. “It provides resources to orient young women from education to opportunities and it provides a strong base of information from across the in- dustry.” Sheridan-Shannon says: “CAWIC’s membership continues to grow. It is a strong group and remains an experience I have always been very grateful to have had.” Wilson says the diversity of the association’s membership has led to some of the most amazing site visits, programs and events; all activities she would not have experienced without the women who work in the industry. “CAWIC is an amazing group of women who are always ready to help and support each other, to share freely their experiences no mat- ter what their position or ability and despite their own chal- lenges and family commitments. To see the association achieve 10 years of success is truly wonderful.” Covassin says she and CAWIC’s other founding members (Angela Wilson, Dunya Lackovic, Cathy Chant, Mira Fabian, Colleen Shannon, Anna Basile, Doris McKeogh, Elizabeth Johnston and Nathalie Alloul) are all looking forward to cele- brating CAWIC’s tenth anniversary and its milestones. Evans notes that March 8 was International Women's Day and the theme this year is 'Make it happen.' Evans says: "It is critically important now more than ever that women across all industries work collaboratively and actively to not only raise awareness of policies and practices that negatively im- pact women's success, but that we stand together as a strong agent of change." For more information about CAWIC, visit www.cawic.ca. TCA proud CAWIC partner The TCA (Toronto Construction Asso- ciation) is Canada’s oldest and largest mixed trade construction association. President and CEO John Mollenhauer says the association is a proud partner of CAWIC for a great many reasons, not the least of which is the extraordinary work CAWIC does on behalf of women in construction. TCA recently awarded CAWIC presi- dent Tammy Evans with the 2014 Best of the Best Community Leader Award in recognition of her work in the industry through both her construction law prac- tice, as well as her years on the Board of Directors of CAWIC. “TCA recognizes that seeking oppor- tunities to facilitate the long term suc- cess of women in construction includes both attracting and keeping women in the industry, as well as ensuring their progression into leadership roles, which ultimately pays enormous dividends in an industry that needs new qualified people now more than ever,” he said, adding, “We congratulate CAWIC on its first ten years of success.” The Canadian Design and Construction Report — April-May 2015 – 29