The YPO Construction Industry Network, together with the Women’s Business Network and the Real Estate Industry Network, is proud to celebrate the winners of the Women in the Built World Awards 2026.

We invite you to join a special Women in the Built World Awards (WIBWA) Virtual Fireside Chat — a candid, one-hour conversation with women who are actively building, leading, and reshaping the built environment. Expect real stories behind growth, tough calls, leadership under pressure, and the moments that defined their trajectory.

These awards recognize exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact by women across construction and related industries. They also spotlight companies championing initiatives that empower women in the workplace and advance inclusion across the built environment.

What to Expect
-Personal reflections from construction industry leaders
-Insights on innovation and driving change within the built world
-Perspectives on advancing women in construction and related industries
-Dedicated audience Q&A to foster dialogue and connection

Event Champions: Karolina Mzyk Callias (YPO New Jersey Integrated), Jackie Kopcho (YPO Metro New York) & Rabih Zahnan (YPO British Columbia)
Event Moderator: Karolina Mzyk-Callias

Featured WIBWA Award Winners & Finalists (Additional speakers to be confirmed):
Tessa Lau (YPO Pacific West Integrated) - Rising Star award recipient
Tessa combines her natural acumen with a drive to learn, innovate, and collaborate, bringing robotics and AI solutions to transform the construction industry through Dusty Robotics.

Becky Zimmerman (YPO Aspen Integrated) - Trailblazer award recipient
Becky’s vision to create places that improve lives through listening deeply to communities and leading with integrity, inspired Design Workshop, which grew into a 100% employee-owned firm focused on resilience and shared legacy.

Jane Solomon (YPO Southern 7 Gold) - Trailblazer finalist
Through Jane's courage, confidence, resilience and team-oriented leadership, Barlovento, her full-service construction company, has become a successful Woman-Owned Small Business with extensive design build experience, with a specialized airport portfolio.

Eva Maria Belinchon (YPO Madrid Gold) - Trailblazer finalist
Under Eva’s leadership, MASER Group has grown from a local distributor into an international technology integrator, developing its own products and advancing innovative, sustainable stone solutions.

This fireside chat is designed to inspire, elevate, and strengthen the global community of leaders shaping the future of the built environment. Whether you are a long-standing industry leader or an emerging voice, this session offers meaningful insight, authentic storytelling, and an opportunity to engage directly with women making a lasting impact.

And please celebrate with us all of our recipients and finalists!
Tessa Lau (YPO Pacific West Integrated) - Rising Star award recipient
Caitlin Russell (YPO Iowa) - Rising Star finalist
Shreya Vohora (YPO Greater London) - Rising Star finalist
Becky Zimmerman (YPO Aspen Integrated) - Trailblazer award recipient
Jane Solomon (YPO Southern 7 Gold) - Trailblazer finalist
Eva Maria Belinchon (YPO Madrid Gold) - Trailblazer finalist
Dominique Gill (YPO Sydney Australis Regional Integrated) - Women Empowerment award recipient
Beau Jarvis (YPO Gold British Columbia) - Women Empowerment finalist
Mariam Azmy (YPO MENA One Regional Integrated) - Women Empowerment finalist