Professional Women in Construction scholarship program awards students earning a degree in AEC

Manhattan, NY The New York Chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC NY) has named the 2025 recipients of its annual scholarship program, which recognizes six students pursuing a degree in the AEC industry. 

The recipients are Carmen Herranz, CCNY; Pop Joslaine Manos, CCNY; Richie Ng, Columbia University; Lada Sokolova, New York University; Natalia Tanko, CCNY; and Jerrica Wallack, CCNY.

PWC NY is a nonprofit organization that supports and connects career-minded women and works to promote diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction and related fields. PWC NY actively engages members through committees and activities structured to provide leadership opportunities, networking and professional development. The PWC NY Scholarship Program was created in honor of founder Lenore Janis to encourage the next generation of women in AEC. 

“There are so many opportunities in AEC for young women today,” says Regina Rivera, executive director of PWC NY. “We can provide guidance and resources to help them on their way to a successful career.”

The PWC NY scholarships for 2025 are funded through a partnership with Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) in honor of past president Caroline Rinker.

“Caroline Rinker was a passionate advocate in the New York Lighting Community and her commitment to advance women in the profession embodies the mission of PWC NY,” said Rivera. “We are honored to celebrate her legacy through this scholarship partnership with DLFNY.”

In addition to the monetary award, each scholarship recipient receives a one-year complimentary membership to the PWC NY Chapter, which includes access to all committee and member-only events, and will be an invited guest to PWC’s Salute to Women of Achievement celebration in September.

PWC’s members represent a broad spectrum of industry that serves real estate owners, developers, facilities and property managers and public agencies. They include general construction and specialty contractors, architectural and engineering firms, environmental services, and suppliers. Because the core client industries have many needs, PWC also draws representatives from the services sector: law and accounting firms, insurance/surety and bonding companies, banks and financial services, graphic designers, printers, computer consultants, travel agencies, marketing specialists and more. Membership is open to professional women and men, private companies and public agencies in construction and allied industries. 

To join Professional Women in Construction NY or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.pwc-ny.org.