InSinkErator and the National Association Home Builders
(NAHB) Women’s Council honored outstanding members with scholarships and awards
as part of the 52nd annual Women’s Council Spike Club Awards Reception at the
NAHB International Builders Show in Orlando, FL.
Members who exceeded recruitment expectations in 2007 were
awarded scholarships that their local women’s council will use to provide
financial assistance to students pursuing degrees relevant to the building
industry.
NAHB Women’s Council Chairman Diane Willenbring presented
the following scholarship awards:
- Robert M. Cox Spike of the Nation
Awards—Emilee Collins of the HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties was
the top recruiter and the Rookie of the Year, recruiting 24 new members. She
was awarded the National Spike Award receiving a plaque from the Women’s
Council and a $500 scholarship.
- The following regional award winners
received a $300 scholarship and a Spikette pin: Northeast Region A: JoAnn
Bogese of the Southside VA Women’s Council; Southeast Region B: Julie Lawrence
of the Greater Montgomery HBA; Midwest Region C: Polly Marean of the HBA of
Greater Des Moines Women’s Council; Midwest, Mid-South and Texas Region D: Pam
Weaver of the Acadiana HBA Women’s Council; and American West Region E: Chris
Wissenback, BA of Northern Nevada.
