Yes. It would be nice if it weren't necessary, but you're right, having a woman's accomplishments highlighted.... As for some of the feedback I've gotten from some of the guys after the award ceremony, it was, “Whoa, she's pretty good!”
It just goes to reinforce the fact that there are very incredible women out there doing incredible jobs. It breaks down some of the misconceptions that men might have about the limitations of a woman working on a job site.