Cyndie Williams named 2026 NJBIZ Executive Excellence honoree

Carpenter Contractor Trust Executive Director Cyndie Williams was selected for NJBIZ’s 2026 Executive Excellence honors, which recognize senior New Jersey business leaders for leadership, integrity and community impact. Williams will be recognized Oct. 13 in Somerset Park as CCT highlights her work expanding workforce pathways in construction.

Why it matters: - The NJBIZ honor spotlights senior New Jersey leaders whose work affects company performance, workforce development and community outcomes. - Williams’ recognition reflects growing attention on construction-industry leadership tied to diversity, equity and career access. - The award also puts a regional labor-management group in the state business spotlight.

What happened: - Carpenter Contractor Trust said Executive Director Cyndie Williams was named a 2026 NJBIZ Executive Excellence honoree. - NJBIZ selected nearly 60 CEOs, presidents, vice presidents, directors, owners and other senior executives for the program. - Williams will be recognized with the full class of honorees on Oct. 13 at The Palace at Somerset Park. - NJBIZ will feature the honorees in a special supplement issue.

The details: - The Executive Excellence Awards program is in its second year. - Honorees are chosen for leadership, integrity, values and vision. - The selection process uses open nominations and a points-based evaluation by independent judges. - NJBIZ Associate Publisher and General Manager AnnMarie Karczmit said the awards are meant to spotlight executives who go above and beyond. - Williams has led the Carpenter Contractor Trust since December 2021. - Her role covers partnerships with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and signatory contractors across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. - Under Williams’ leadership, CCT has focused on diversity, equity and workforce development initiatives. - CCT says those efforts are aimed at expanding market share and creating more opportunities for union carpenters and signatory contractors. - Williams previously received the 2023 Leadership Award from Professional Women in Construction. - She was also named to ROI-NJ’s Power List of Labor Leaders in 2023 and 2024. - The Carpenter Contractor Trust is a labor-management trust that strengthens the relationship between union carpenters and qualified signatory contractors. - CCT promotes the skill, productivity and professionalism of union construction workers. - CCT connects contractors and developers with a trained workforce.

Between the lines: - The honor signals that workforce strategy is becoming a core leadership metric in construction, not just an operational issue. - Williams’ recognition also underscores the business value of partnerships between labor groups and contractors as the industry competes for talent. - The award fits a broader push by New Jersey business groups to elevate executives who link growth with community impact.

What's next: - Williams will be formally recognized on Oct. 13. - NJBIZ’s supplement issue will extend visibility for the 2026 honorees. - CCT is likely to continue emphasizing workforce development and contractor partnerships as part of its growth strategy.

The bottom line: - Williams’ selection is both a personal accolade and a sign that construction-industry leadership is increasingly judged by workforce impact, community ties and organizational results.