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AIC(»Æ¶¹¶Ì¾ç) is eager to announce the winners of the 2022 AICNational Awards. The annual awards program is designed to honor men and women in our organization who have displayed a deep commitment to accelerating constructor excellence in the industry.

On Tuesday, February 14, 2003, we held an AICawards recognition ceremony during our annual AICforum held in conjunction with the American Council for Construction Education () mid-year conference in the Dallas, Texas area. Here are this year’s winners!

2022 AICNational Awards Winners

The AICNational Awards Program celebrates the contributions of construction professionals who have consistently served our organization and the industry. This year’s winners exemplify the values of our organization, the construction industry, and local communities.

The following individuals and organizations embody the very best of »Æ¶¹¶Ì¾ç.

Congratulations to our award winners! They have demonstrated a clear commitment to excellence, ethics, and professionalism over the past year and throughout their careers. We would like to explain further the significance of each award.

Background on Each of Our AICAwards

Each of our awards tells a unique story. Consider the significance of the awards that we give out on an annual basis.

– AICLiska/Duggan Lifetime Achievement Award: This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a profound effect on construction education over a lifetime of achievements that promote the core values of AICand support the development of the next generation of professional construction leadership. We named this award after Francis Duggan and Dr. Roger Liska, who embodied the achievements this award intends to recognize.

• Congratulations to 2022 recipient Andy Wasiniak, CPC of Walbridge.

– AICMember Award: This award honors young AICmembers who have distinguished themselves by their work conduct, dedication to their profession, and effort on behalf of »Æ¶¹¶Ì¾ç.

• Congratulations to 2022 recipient Easy Foster, CPC, of the Conroe Independent School District (CISD).

– AICConstructor Certification Commission Stephen Byrne Award: This award is given to an individual who has supported the advancement of Constructor Certification at a high level. The winner of this award has demonstrated a high level of support for advancing our industry and Constructor Certification.

The award was established in 2013 to honor the late Stephen Byrne, CPC. Steve served as the AICNational President and Chair of the AICConstructor Certification Commission. His leadership and dedication as an AICmember captured what a true Professional Constructor should look like. This award honors the legacy of Steve and what he stood for.

• Congratulations to 2022 recipient Garry Claflin of T Diamond Bar, LLC.

– AICConstructor Certification Commission National Company Award of Excellence: This award recognizes a company that has supported and promoted Constructor Certification at a high level. Each year’s winner is determined to have shown tremendous support of the program by recruiting CACs and CPCs, requiring certification of employees, and rewarding those that obtain certification.

• Congratulations to the 2022 recipient, at Louisiana State University (LSU).

– W.A. Klinger Construction Education Award: This award recognizes construction educators or academicians who have distinguished themselves through teaching, research, and/or service. Each year’s winner must have a proven track record of advancing the construction profession, the nominees’ institution of learning, and their country.

• Congratulations to 2022 recipient Hugh Cronin, CPC of Cronin PM Group.

– Jack Kinnaman AICLeadership Award: The purpose of this award is to honor corporate leaders who have used their voices and taken action to support »Æ¶¹¶Ì¾ç. We recognize leaders who have taken a visible leadership role in AICand have encouraged their colleagues and employees to join and support »Æ¶¹¶Ì¾ç.

• Congratulations to 2022 recipient Tanya Matthews, CPC of TMG Construction.

– AICWalter Nashert Constructor Award: This award recognizes a talented person who has gained high visibility in the construction industry. The recipient does not need to be an AICmember. However, the recipient should have established a reputation of integrity and fair dealing. The recipient could be the head of a contractor’s association, the executive of a large construction company, or someone who was a team leader of a successful high-profile project.

• Congratulations to 2022 recipient Marty Garza, CPC of Joeris.

Thank You for Participating in the 2022 AICNational Awards

We are encouraged by the outpouring of submissions for worthy AICmembers and industry professionals who have distinguished themselves in construction. We appreciate everyone that participated in this year’s award program by nominating a constructor, receiving an award, and/or attending the AICconference in Texas.

We look forward to seeing everyone again in 2024 for the 2023 AICNational Awards Program. Look for updates near the end of the year on when you can submit nominations.

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