NAHB PWB Award Nominees
2022
The following individuals have been nominated by their peers for contributing to the strength of women within the industry through leadership and professional excellence as part of the 2022 NAHB Professional Women in Building Award program.
The PWB Councils of the Year winners and the PWB Member of the Year winner, sponsored by Cornerstone Building Brands, from among these standout nominees will be announced and honored during the NAHB PWB Winter Leadership Meeting, and the NAHB Woman of the Year, sponsored by Cornerstone Building Brands, will be announced and honored during the NAHB Honors section of The Nationals program.
The NAHB Woman of the Year Award is the residential construction industry’s premier award recognizing a woman for her exceptional achievement(s) in the building industry and/or for her extraordinary contributions advocating for the advancement of women in the profession. This respected individual demonstrates good business acumen, serves as a role model for excellence in leadership and embodies purpose and vision.
The NAHB Woman of the Year award is presented in collaboration with the NAHB Professional Women in Building Council and the National Sales and Marketing Council, and the winner will be announced at The Nationals℠ Gala held during the International Builders Show. It is the highest level of recognition presented by NAHB that recognizes a woman for accomplishments in the building industry and/or throughout the NAHB Federation.
Woman of the Year Nominees
Recognizes a council member who demonstrates excellence and commitment to the local, state and national councils. This award represents the highest level of recognition presented by the NAHB Professional Women in Building Council.

Apryl Berry
Interior Designer
Home Renovations by Mike & Apryl
Concord, North Carolina

Liesel Cooper
National President
Century Communities
Greenwood Village, Colorado

Debbie Cosic
CEO & Founder
In2ition Realty
Mississauga, Ontario

Nora Spencer
Founder & CEO
Hope Renovations
Carrboro, North Carolina

Rachel Flint
Vice President
Hubbell Homes
West Des Moines, Iowa

Jessica Kelley
Vice President (COO, January 2023)
Stylecraft Builders
College Station, Texas

Danielle Lund
Owner
ReBath & Kitchens
Scottsdale, Arizona

Deena Pantalone
Chief Innovation Officer
National Homes
Markham, Ontario

Merna Terry
Vice President
Terry Homes, Inc.
Kalispell, Montana

Rachele Turnbull
President & Founding Owner
Clark Construction, Inc.
Bainbridge Island, Washington

Stephanie Vanderbilt
Owner
Coastal Windows & Exteriors
Beverly, Massachusetts

Edith Villalobos
Owner & Operator
EmV Design Build
Tucson, Arizona