NAWIC South Atlantic

05/18/2026

Join the NAWIC PD&E COMMITTEE on May 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM CST

Level Up Your Presence Webinar

Level Up Your Presence helps participants strengthen how they show up, how they are perceived, and how they influence others. This session combines real-world insight, guided discussion, and practical tools to build awareness and support immediate application in the workplace. It is designed for both current and emerging leaders looking to elevate their impact.

What you'll learn:
- Increase awareness of leadership presence and how it shapes perception and impact
- Strengthen influence and advocacy skills to communicate with clarity and purpose
- Apply practical strategies to lead with confidence in everyday interactions

SPEAKER - Kelli Paskert
Kelli Paskert is a results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in strategic growth and operational excellence, including 15 years in the construction industry. A former C-suite executive, she now serves as
a Business Advisor with Creative Planning Business Services.

Register at https://nawic.users.membersuite.com/events/a8f2a03b-0078-c5a7-ec12-0b498d73ea29/details

05/15/2026

Voting for NAWIC National Officers and chapter elections (if you opted in to electronic voting) opens today!!

Please get your votes in and if you don’t receive a ballot today, make sure your email address is correct with NAWIC National.

05/14/2026

Join NAWIC National for the Cultivating Respect - Workplace Culture & Conduct Webinar
May 20, 2026 • 1:00 PM CST

This webinar equips leaders with practical strategies, language, and coaching techniques to build and sustain a professional, respectful workplace that supports performance and retention. Through scenario-based practice, polls, and small breakout discussions, participants will apply what they learn in real time and receive takeaways including leader scripts, a DIE model guide, a team-culture checklist, and scenario prompts for continued use.

What you'll learn:
- Identify behaviors that shape professional image
- Apply the DIE model (Describe, Interpret, Evaluate)
- Navigate low-level conflict without escalation
- Use structured coaching prompts in real time

SPEAKER:
Patti Digh, CEO, Patti Digh, LLC
Award-winning author, keynote speaker, and organizational leader with 30+ years of experience in leadership, DEI strategy, and culture change.
Known for her storytelling approach, Patti helps organizations build human-centered workplaces through practical, actionable strategies that drive lasting impact.

Register at https://nawic.users.membersuite.com/events/a8f2a03b-0078-ca04-033f-0b498a8ca475/details

05/12/2026

Leadership in construction isn’t about titles, it’s about impact.

It’s showing up, lifting others, solving problems, and pushing forward even when things get tough.

This week, lead with confidence and purpose. 💪

05/08/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

In construction, we talk a lot about physical safety, but mental wellness matters just as much.

Long hours, high pressure, and demanding environments can take a toll. Let’s continue to support one another, check in with our teams, and normalize conversations around mental health.

You don’t have to carry it all alone.

05/07/2026

NAWIC National - Local Chapter President’s Forum Webinar
Save the date and join us for the Local Chapter President's Forum Webinar
Thursday, May 14th from 1-2:30 p.m. (CT).

Hear a message from NAWIC’s CEO, get operational updates, and review deadlines, membership processes, and chapter-impacting announcements. An email will go out to all NAWIC chapter presidents for the registration link; connect with other presidents and submit questions in advance for the CEO.

05/06/2026

✨ Member Spotlight - NAWIC South Atlantic Region ✨

NAWIC South Atlantic Region is powered by dedicated, driven professionals who are making a lasting impact across the construction industry and today, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on one of our amazing members! 👷‍♀️💛

Adair Stevenson
S&ME, Inc.
Project Manager | Construction Services Team Leader

Adair is a Professional Geologist with a passion that goes beyond the job site. She’s an avid shark tooth hunter who heads out whenever she gets the chance! 🦈 She also stays busy at home with her four big, fuzzy dogs. 🐾

Her commitment to NAWIC runs deep. Adair currently serves as a Director on the Columbia Chapter #113 Board and as the South Atlantic Region Block Kids Chair. She has also contributed her leadership as Safety National Committee Chair. With 11 years of NAWIC membership, her dedication continues to make a meaningful impact.

👏 Recognizing the achievements of our members doesn’t just celebrate success, it helps build a stronger future for our industry.

05/04/2026

Safety is more than a priority, it’s a responsibility.

As we recognize Construction Safety Week, we’re reminded that every action on the job site matters.

From leadership to labor, we all play a role in creating a culture where everyone goes home safe.

What does safety mean to you? 👇

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

Let’s talk real life in construction. 👷‍♀️

What’s one thing you wish more people understood about working in the construction industry?

We’ll go first: It’s not just hard hats and steel toes, it’s leadership, strategy, innovation, and resilience.

Your turn!

04/28/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember.

April 28 is Workers Memorial Day, a day to recognize those who have lost their lives, been injured, or made sacrifices on the job.

In construction, safety isn’t optional, it’s essential.

Let today be a reminder that every worker deserves to return home safely. We honor their memory by continuing to advocate for safer job sites, stronger training, and a culture of care.

🧡 Take a moment today to reflect and recommit to safety.