We can increase the number of women in HVACR by raising awareness through education and marketing, and by being champions for other women entering the trades. There’s so much opportunity in this industry —whether it’s in the office or out in the field — and we need to make sure women know they belong here.
Whether HVACR or another engineering-based field, I take pride in helping other women — colleagues, recent graduates, or students still in high school — step out of their comfort zones and find their places.
The winners of the Pillar awards will be announced during the WHVACR annual conference in October, and Women to Watch winners will be announced in the inaugural edition of the organization’s online magazine, Empowered, scheduled to be published this fall.
“If you’re ready to grow in your field, connect with other women in the industry, and celebrate our successes, this convention is for you," said Women in HVACR president Kristin Gallup.
Nancy Simoneau makes history as the American Boiler Manufacturers Association's first woman and international Board Chair, bringing four decades of industry leadership to the role.
Sponsorships enhance the HVACR workforce through education, mentoring, and networking opportunities that support and empower women in the HVACR industry.