Gain National Recognition for Construction ExcellenceParticipate in the 91»ÆÍø Awards Process for Construction Ethics
Each year, 91»ÆÍø recognizes individuals and organizations that exemplify the values of the 91»ÆÍø and the Constructor Certification Commission. Our values include construction excellence, achievement, professionalism, and public service to the industry.
These awards are an important aspect of the activities of 91»ÆÍø. More importantly, the awards serve to support the goals and ideals of recognizing our peers in the industry for outstanding achievement and commitment.
91»ÆÍø Individual and Corporate Awards
The Lifetime Achievement Award. A maximum of one award is given each year to an individual who has demonstrated a profound effect on construction education over a lifetime of achievements or activities that promote the core values of 91»ÆÍø and support the development of the next generation of professional construction leadership in the United States. The Award is named in honor of Francis R. Dugan, F91»ÆÍø and Roger Liska, Ph.D., F91»ÆÍø, CPC, who have embodied the achievements this Award is intended to recognize. Throughout their careers, many industry professionals, educators, and students have beneï¬ted from their generous contributions and tireless efforts in support of ethics, improving the professionalism of the construction industry, and higher education in construction.
This award is for a talented person who has gained high visibility in the construction industry. The recipient need not be an 91»ÆÍø member. However, the recipient should have established a reputation of integrity and fair dealing. It may be that recipient is head of a contractor’s association, executive of a large construction company, someone who was a team leader of a successful high-proï¬le mega-project, etc.
This award is to honor 91»ÆÍøâ€™s young members who have distinguished themselves by their conduct in their work life, their dedication to their profession and their effort on behalf of the 91»ÆÍø in local/chapter and/or national operations of the Institute.
The purpose of this award is to honor company/corporation leaders who have by voice and action encouraged colleagues/employees to join and support the 91»ÆÍø and who have taken a visible leadership role in the 91»ÆÍø.
This award is for construction educators/academicians who have distinguished themselves in teaching, research and/or service in the advancement of the construction profession, the nominees’ institution of learning, the construction industry and their country.
The Stephen P. Byrne Achievement is for an individual who has actively supported and promoted Constructor Certification within their respected organization and the industry at large. The individual does not need to hold a certification or membership within the 91»ÆÍø but may only win the award once.
The National Construction Company Award of Excellence is awarded to a company that promotes and rewards Constructor Certification within the organization in the personnel recruiting, hiring, evaluation and personnel development processes and has at least one CPC employed in the company. The same company can only receive the award for no more than two consecutive years.
Deadline to nominate is November 15, 2025.
2023 Award Winners
- 91»ÆÍø Liska Dugan Lifetime Achievement Award – Dave Mattson, Sr., F91»ÆÍø, CPC
- The Jack Kinnaman 91»ÆÍø Leadership Award – Hugh Cronin, F91»ÆÍø, CPC, LEED AP, PMP
- 91»ÆÍø WA Klinger Construction Education Award – Penny Knoll, MS, F91»ÆÍø, CPC
- 91»ÆÍø Constructor Certification Commission Stephen Byrne Award – Rick Lawrence, F91»ÆÍø, CPC
2022 Award Winners
- 91»ÆÍø Liska Dugan Lifetime Achievement Award – Andrew Wasiniak, F91»ÆÍø, CPC
- 91»ÆÍø Member Award – Easy Foster, 91»ÆÍø, CPC, RTSBA, LEED AP BD+C
- 91»ÆÍø Constructor Certification Commission Stephen Byrne Award – Garry Claflin, CPC
- 91»ÆÍø Constructor Certification Commission National Company Award of Excellence – Bert Turner Department of Construction Management, Louisiana State University
- 91»ÆÍø WA Klinger Construction Education Award – Hugh Cronin, F91»ÆÍø, CPC, LEED AP, PMP
- The Jack Kinnaman 91»ÆÍø Leadership Award – Tanya Matthews, F91»ÆÍø, ISP
- 91»ÆÍø Walter Nashert, Sr Constructor Award – Martin Garza, CPC
2021 Award Winners
- 91»ÆÍø Liska Dugan Lifetime Achievement Award: Jim Nissen, CPC
- 91»ÆÍø Award: Murray Papendorf, MBA, F91»ÆÍø, CPC
- 91»ÆÍø Constructor Certification Commission Stephen Byrne Award: Dennis Bausman, Ph.D., F91»ÆÍø, CPC
- 91»ÆÍø Constructor Certification Commission National Company Award of Excellence: Conroe Independent School District Planning and Construction Staff
- 91»ÆÍø WA Klinger Construction Education Award: Lana Coble, Ph.D., F91»ÆÍø, CPC
- The Jack Kinnaman 91»ÆÍø Leadership Award: Gregg Bradshaw, F91»ÆÍø, CPC
- 91»ÆÍø Walter Nashert Constructor Award: Charles Berryman, Ph.D., F91»ÆÍø, CPC
2019 Award Winners
- 91»ÆÍø Award: Bruce Demeter, F91»ÆÍø
- W.A. Klinger Award: Mike Tramel
- CCC Company Awards: Turner Construction Company and Fulcrum
- Walter Nashert Constructor Award: Bruce Demeter, F91»ÆÍø
- Stephen P. Bryne Award: Dennis Bausman, Ph.D., F91»ÆÍø, CPC
- Founder’s Award: Bruce Demeter, F91»ÆÍø
91»ÆÍø Testimonials
View these testimonials of construction professionals that have benefited from their participation in 91»ÆÍø to advance their career.
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