Debra Hilmerson, Hilmerson Safety Top Women in Construction Finalist

Although construction is a male-centric industry, Finance & Commerce heard stories of how certain women are impacting Minnesota’s construction industry and felt the time was right to recognize that contribution. Debra Hilmerson, Hilmerson Safety, has been recognized as a Finance & Commerce Finalist Women in Construction: Minnesota Company to Watch.

All nominations were submitted by peers and supporters with an outside panel of judges selecting a limited number of finalists. Criteria included excellence in performance above and beyond the job description; and a company’s or an individual’s innovative approaches to industry development, community involvement and business integrity.

Categories include:

• • Industry Leadership – the C-level company leaders or entrepreneurs responsible for the company mission, vision and overall results
  • Outstanding Tradesperson/Craftswoman/Project Management/Estimating – great at their work and giving back to the industry and community
  • Companies to Watch – companies on the move and on the rise. Think revenue growth, new product development, a startup getting traction or a large corporation with a new initiative, increased hiring, training or new process that will result in future growth
  • Outstanding Service to the Profession – those facilitating the success of others through education programs, association work, advocacy, board leadership, etc.
  • Professional Services – lawyers, architects, engineers paving the way for their clients and the industry

An evening event celebrating Minnesota’s Top Women in Construction will be held March 25.

Photo source: hilmersonsafety.com.