Women in Leadership Luncheon & Awards — Congratulations to Hillary Howard
The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce held the 3rd Annual Women in Leadership Luncheon and Awards on Friday, March 7 at Crissey Farm in Great Barrington. The awards ceremony celebrates women in both official and unofficial leadership roles – from business owners and organization directors to volunteer mentors and experts in their fields – who have contributed to the Berkshire region in ways that might not otherwise receive adequate recognition.
Construct’s Hillary Howard was celebrated at the event as a Hidden Gem among Women in Leadership in the Berkshires. The secret’s out! Hillary’s dedication, hard work, and problem-solving skills are absolutely essential to Construct’s work to provide affordable housing in the region.
The nomination process, which was open from early October through November 6 of last year, asked for nominations in five categories: Mentor Leader, Rising Star, Equity & Justice Advocate, Hidden Gem, and Change Maker. The nomination survey was open to the public, and the nominees could be anyone who identifies as a woman and who does business in the Berkshires, whether in a for-profit or non-profit field.
The Southern Berkshire Chambers writes:
“Hidden Gem. Hillary Howard joined Construct, Inc. in 2020. As Operations Director, Hillary is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization. Her strong organizational and problem-solving skills are an asset across all aspects of the organization’s work. She was instrumental in the success of Construct’s Designer Showhouse event in 2024 to raise funds for the organization’s renovation of Cassilis Farms in New Marlborough. She is currently managing the enormous task of renovating the historic building into affordable housing. Hillary has been in the housing industry in the Berkshires for several years, working as the office manager for an architectural practice prior to joining Construct. She is dedicated to making housing affordable in the Berkshires and her work at Construct exemplifies this. Hillary lives in Housatonic with her children.”
Congratulations also to these other Berkshire leaders: Lindsay Cavanaugh of Mahaiwe Tent, Liliana Atanacio Garcia of Latinas413, Jane Schwarz Burke of Flying Cloud Institute and Jodi Rathbun-Briggs of Greylock Federal Credit Union.