Balfour Beatty Receives National and Regional Recognition for Exemplary Work Furthering Diversity and Women in the Industry
09 January 2018 - 3:28AM
Business Wire
Four industry organizations have recognized Balfour Beatty for
outstanding leadership and contributions that promote diversity and
the advancement of women in the industry. Balfour Beatty is
committed to investing the time, talent and resources to make
lasting and sustained differences in local industry and community
organizations. These awards recognize the company’s commitment and
were presented to Sophia Cavalli, senior inclusion and diversity
director, on behalf of Balfour Beatty. Cavalli leads the company’s
inclusion and diversity efforts in Southern California.
“Investing in the local community is a vital business imperative
for us at Balfour Beatty. This includes lasting economic and
community benefits that extend to diverse businesses and workers,
and advance women in the industry. We are very proud of the
recognition both the company and Sophia have received from these
important organizations,” said Brian Cahill, division president for
Balfour Beatty in California. “Our work in inclusion, diversity and
advancing women in the industry is not only key to enriching our
business, but also the communities in which we live and work.”
The National Association of Minority Contractors-Southern
California Chapter (NAMC) awarded Balfour Beatty “Contractor of the
Year Award” during the organization’s 18th Annual Leadership Award
Dinner in Los Angeles. NAMC strives to be the premier catalyst for
the growth and advocacy of women and minority-owned businesses
through a variety of methods, including access to construction
opportunities, business development, training, political influence,
and strategic partnerships. The honor recognizes the company’s
efforts to advance minority-owned businesses through contract
awards and customized training initiatives.
The Women-In-Non-Traditional-Employment-Roles (W.I.N.T.E.R.)
presented Balfour Beatty with the “Company of the Year Award”
during the organization’s 15th Annual W.I.N.T.E.R. Awards Gala held
in Los Angeles. The organization’s mission is "to train, educate
and prepare women and youth for transformative careers in the
construction industry." The award recognizes Balfour Beatty’s
efforts to expose women to careers in construction, pathways to
industry careers and to close the skilled labor gap.
The Women Construction Owners and Executives USA (WCOE)
presented Balfour Beatty’s Cavalli with the “National Advocate of
the Year” during the organization’s Women Build America Annual
Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. WCOE is committed to
making a positive difference for women in the construction industry
so there will come a time when gender will cease to be a business
issue. The award recognizes Cavalli’s commitment to increasing
opportunities for women-owned businesses and the advancement of
women in the industry.
The Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presented Cavalli with
a “Mujeres del Año” or Women of the Year Diversity Award during its
annual Awards Gala held in Long Beach, Calif. The celebration
honors women for their outstanding contributions in community
leadership, education, business, government, cultural and economic
development, and recognizes their impact, influence and inspiration
in the areas of character, commitment, excellence and civility. The
award recognizes Cavalli’s efforts in inclusion, diversity and
youth engagement inspiring the next generation.
“I am proud to provide the leadership and direction for the
company’s inclusion and diversity initiatives throughout Southern
California,” said Cavalli. “We are passionate about supporting
local and diverse businesses, under-represented workers, youth, and
the community-at-large—and are so appreciative of this recognition.
With the support and leadership of our division president, Brian
Cahill – it’s all been possible. I look forward to building upon
the progress we’ve made and making an even greater impact in the
future.”
About Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty is an industry-leading provider of general
contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build
services for public and private sector clients across the United
States. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, the
company is part of Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY), a leading
international infrastructure group that provides innovative and
efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports
communities and enables economic growth. Consistently ranked among
the nation’s largest building contractors, Balfour Beatty is the
No. 6 Domestic Building Contractor in the United States as ranked
by Engineering News-Record. To learn more, visit
www.balfourbeattyus.com.
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