VASE President Honored as Trailblazer at 2025 New England Women in Construction Conference
FARMINGTON, CT – The New England construction, trades, engineering, and architecture industries celebrated its most inspiring leaders last month, with Vincencia Adusei, President and Founder of VASE Construction, being recognized with the prestigious 2025 New England Women in Construction Trailblazer Award.
The Trailblazer Awards, presented last September 18 at the 2025 New England Women in Construction Conference at the Farmington Polo Club in Farmington, Connecticut, celebrate the bold, brilliant, and barrier-breaking women who are redefining what’s possible in the industry. These women are recognized for making a lasting impact—mentoring the next generation, leading great companies, giving back, and doing outstanding work every day.
Vincencia, a distinguished leader known for her work in construction management and real estate development through VASE Construction, exemplifies the spirit of the Trailblazer Award. Her journey, rooted in a family construction business in Ghana and culminating in successful multi-million-dollar projects across Connecticut, serves as a powerful testament to grit, perseverance, and vision in a male-dominated field.
Adusei was also a featured speaker at the conference, sharing her expertise on the "Go Big! Women Entrepreneurs in Construction" panel, where she discussed the challenges, opportunities, and rewards of starting a business in the sector.
"Go Big! Women Entrepreneurs in Construction" panel
Adusei was honored alongside a remarkable group of industry peers, including:
Pam Brennan, Sr. Project Manager, Segerson Builders
Michaela Catallozzi, Project Manager, C.E. Floyd Company
Sheri Cote, Director of Marketing & Communications, W.T. Rich Company
Emily Dittman, Sr. Project Manager/Estimator, Tilcon CT
Natalie Gandres, Electrical, Mohawk Northeast
Christine Jablonski, Director of Preconstruction, DOC
The 2025 New England Women in Construction Conference highlighted the central theme of “Powerful Women. Valuable Connections,” aiming to foster an environment of support and recognition for women in the industry. The collective achievements of the awardees, including Vincencia Adusei, demonstrate the profound impact that women are making across all facets of construction and development in New England.
