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Meriden, CT— The Construction Institute announced the recipients of the 2026 Champions of Change Award: Sean Edwards, executive vice president at Suffolk, and Christine Jablonski, director of preconstruction at Daniel O’ Connell’ s Sons( DOC).
Each year, the Construction Institute recognizes one woman and one man within the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner( AEC / O) community who exemplify leadership, mentorship, and a deep commitment to advancing opportunity within the industry. These individuals serve as role models who actively support women and others in the profession while driving meaningful, lasting change.
“ Sean and Christine exemplify what it means to be a Champion of Change,” said Nancy Greenwald, executive director of the Construction Institute.“ Their leadership is defined by not only professional excellence, but also their commitment to lifting others, expanding
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Sean Edwards
opportunity, and shaping a more inclusive and dynamic future for the AEC industry.”
Edwards has more than 30 years of industry experience and leads Suffolk’ s Higher Education and Life Sciences sector. He has spent over two decades
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Christine Jablonski
mentoring women in construction and advocating for their growth. His leadership has helped reshape project teams across New England, increasing representation and positioning women in key leadership roles.
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Jablonski is a member of DOC’ s executive leadership team, and has more than 35 years of industry experience. She has advanced diversity and inclusion at the firm, shaping recruitment strategies, mentoring emerging professionals, and leading initiatives such as the DOC Women’ s Network. Her impact extends industry-wide through leadership roles with the Construction Institute and the Connecticut Building Congress, where she champions opportunity and inclusive growth.
The 2026 awardees will be honored at the Women Who Build Summit, taking place April 28 – 29 at UMass Amherst. The summit is the Construction Institute’ s premier annual event celebrating leadership, innovation, and progress across the industry. It brings together professionals from across disciplines to share insights, build connections, and advance the role of women in construction and related fields.
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