Linda Figg Legacy Award
President, CEO and Director of Bridge Art for the FIGG Bridge Group As head of a multi-billion dollar firm with bridges that span across landscapes and bodies of water all over the world, Linda Figg literally and symbolically leads a business that connects people and communities together. She serves on the boards and executive committees of industry associations, has produced an award-winning, educational DVD to promote engineering among youth, and published numerous works on bridge design and engineering. Her legacy can be felt for girls and young women aspiring to focus on STEM fields, for women who are currently working in those fields, and for the communities that her company actively works with, creating lasting bridge art for the generations.
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Flame of inspiration
“Believe that you can do anything you put your mind to and it will be a success. Trust your instincts. Can’t is a four letter word that is not allowed. Creativity comes from the heart, mind and soul with an extreme passion to seek new ideas. Success is an adventurous spirit. Read, ask lots of questions and surround yourself with great people that enjoy working together.”
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Necklace from Walter Green TALLAHASSEE WOMAN • J u n e /J u l y 2015 35