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Â鶹Èë¿Ú Contractor of the Year

The Â鶹Èë¿Ú Contractor of the Year award is given to a professional who exceeds all expectations of serving and promoting the industry.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Chapter Executive of the Year

The Â鶹Èë¿Ú Chapter Executive of the Year award is given to an individual who has positively and significantly impacted Â鶹Èë¿Ú as a national association and the local chapter. 

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Legislative Contractor of the Year

The Â鶹Èë¿Ú Legislative Contractor of the Year award recognizes contractors who have made exceptional efforts and demonstrated unsurpassed leadership in legislative and political action on behalf of their company, association, and industry in the preceding year.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Chapter Legislative Advocate of the Year

The Â鶹Èë¿Ú Chapter Legislative Advocate of the Year award recognizes the critical role that Â鶹Èë¿Ú's Chapter Executives play in the legislative and political arena.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Innovator of the Year

The Â鶹Èë¿Ú Innovator of the Year Award recognizes an industry pioneer from a Â鶹Èë¿Ú member who champions innovation and continuous improvement across their company and the industry to be recognized at the annual MEP Innovation Conference.

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Safety Innovation of the Year Award

The Safety Innovation Award program recognizes the creative and unique ideas that Â鶹Èë¿Ú members use to improve safety and mental health within their organizations.  

Charles Corbett Excellence in Labor Relations Award

This award, created in memory of former Â鶹Èë¿Ú Executive Director of Labor Relations Chuck Corbett, recognizes exceptional achievement in furthering the strong relationship that Â鶹Èë¿Ú contractors enjoy with our labor partners. 

Â鶹Èë¿Ú Safety Sponsorship Program

This award underscores the industry's unwavering commitment to fostering a workforce that thrives on the exchange of knowledge, inclusion, and advancement while offering a valuable opportunity to a deserving Â鶹Èë¿Ú member who aligns with the vision and goals of the BE4ALL initiative.

2024 Award Winners

Safety Innovator of the Year Award

icon Mechanical was the winner of the 2024 Safety Innovator of the Year Award. See their interview below.

Innovator of the Year Award

Â鶹Èë¿Ú’s 2024 Innovator of the Year, Chris Hronek, joined us for a brief on-site discussion at the 2024 MEP Innovation Conference.

Chapter Executive of the Year

Cheryl Sprague of Â鶹Èë¿Ú Sacramento Valley was recognized for her advocacy and leadership, especially her efforts in building strong labor-management dynamics. See her interview below.

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Legislative Contractor of the Year

Dan Monahan of J.E. Monahan Metals in Queensbury, New York, was awarded for his work in political and legislative action. See his interview below.

Chapter Executive Legislative Advocate of the Year

 John Quarnstrom of SMARCA of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota was recognized for being a low-key but highly impactful legislative advocate who represents the industry as one of its strongest voices on labor policy issues.