Craftsmanship Award
Recipient and company names reflect status at the time of the award presentation.
2020 Recipients:
Individual Award:
Todd Snyder (Acoustic Ceiling & Partition Co.) for the drywall, metal framing and ceiling work at a Financial Institution Mark Manzo (Pierce Construction, Inc.) for the finished carpentry at the Arena Grand Nick Keller (Speer Mechanical) for the chiller and cooling tower replacement at 280 Plaza
Crew Award:
Carmella Biser, John Duty, Charlie Griffith, Lawrence Rice and Ryan Saunders (Mid-City Electric / Technologies) for the electrical installation at the Franklin County Forensic Science Center Nick Bowman, Tom Bowman, Alan Newsom, Duane Murray and Kin Yu (Mock Woodworking Co.) for the architectural woodwork at Del Mar SoCal Kitchen Alex Alvarez, Don Graber, Jim Javins and Andrew Pyzik (Pierce Construction, Inc.) for the millwork installation at the Moxy Jeremy Amaya, Craig Gibson, Scott Janiszewski, Don White and Fred Zingale (Pioneer Cladding and Grading) for the curtainwall and metal panel exterior wall system at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Dublin Branch Frank Cavallaro, Ryan Dietrich, Joe Holter and Larry Pyers (Sauer Group, Inc.) for the steam, chilled water and condenser water piping installation at Nationwide Children’s Hospital West Energy Plant James Estes, Calvin Hatem, Aaron Lockhart, Shawn McDaniel and Rich Seevers, Sr. (The Superior Group) for the electrical installation at Cologix DC03/04 Butch Adams, Anthony Carango, Frank Lewis, Jr., Tyler Moening and Justin Rinehart (Wanner MetalWorx) for the fabrication and installation of the structural steel support system for the kinetic façade at the Greater Columbus Convention Center Ohio Center Garage
2019 Recipients:
Individual Award:
James Fleshman (Kirk Williams Co., Inc.) for the cooling tower installation at the Greater Columbus Convention Center Andy Huff (M-M Masonry, LLC) for the exterior and interior masonry at the Canopy by Hilton Don McNeal (Bruner Corporation) for the mechanical and piping modification work at LBrands Willie Raptis (M-M Masonry, LLC) for the exterior masonry at 711 N. High Street
Crew Award:
Dante Aguilera and Kevin Smuck (Hilliard Glass & Service) for the installation of exterior and interior glass at The Ohio State University Pomerene Hall Randy Ater, Frank Lunsford, Myron Manack, Luis Rosas and John Stamper (Martin Painting & Coating Co.) for the decorative painting at Saint Mary's Catholic Church Steve Driver, Riley Fetherolf, Jack Hickman, Paul Poklinkowski and Tom Rathbun (Mid-City Electric / Technologies) for the electrical installation and upgrades at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Jim Allen, Mike Dotson, Bruce Frebault, Jacob Fromerth and Jesse Webb (Mill Tech, LLC) for the architectural woodwork at the OSU Student Athletic Development Center Nick Bowman, Scott Cameron, Mike Clark, Craig Holsky and Duane Murray (Mock Woodworking Co.) for the architectural woodwork at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel Chris Block, Donald Detlor, Cameron Gessner, Jeremy Rickard and Mike White (Settle-Muter Electric, Ltd.) for the electrical installation at the Covelli Center and Jennings Wrestling Practice Facility Levi Harper, Jeremy Miller and Doug Neese (Valley Interior Systems, Inc.) for the exterior wall system installation at the Moxy Hotel
2018 Recipients:
Individual Award:
Rick Collins (Midstate Contractors, Inc.) for the architectural ornate sheet metal work at the Licking County Courthouse
Crew Award:
Dave Koelbl, Dustin Koelbl and Jeff Weiser (Adena Corp.) for the restorative finish carpentry work at The Ohio State University Pomerene Hall Sonny App, Jim Brumfield, Quincy Jones, Mike Pepper and Jordan Sturgill (Anderson Aluminum Corp.) for the exterior curtain wall, glass handrail and interior and exterior aluminum doors at the AC Hotel by Marriott Marco Diaz, Jake Henry, Rodger Hochradeh, Eric Howard and Rick Owens (Bruner Corporation) for the mechanical installation and cooling tower relocation work at Grant Hospital Kirt Baker, Jim Large, Dave Mathis, Kevin McCoy and Don O’Neal (Corna Kokosing Construction Co.) for the structural steel frame work at St. Mary’s Church Abdon Galarza, Juan Hernandez, Victor Juarez, Luke Keiderling and Albino Lopez (Lang Masonry & Restoration Contractors) for the installation of interior and exterior masonry at The Ohio State University Pomerene Hall Tom Bowman, Scott Cameron, Gary DeLong, Rocky Hatfield and Shawn Saxton (Mock Woodworking Co.) for the architectural woodwork at the Marriott Residence Inn Steve Hawkins and Clayton Wescott (Sauer Group, Inc.) for the pipefitting work at The Ohio State University Pomerene Hall Donald Detlor, James Foit, Mike Graham, Mark Gunderson and Richy Peacock (Settle-Muter Electric, Ltd.) for the electrical installation and upgrades at Mount Carmel East Hospital Chris Eplin, Dwane Eplin, Kyler Ferguson, Nick Ramey and Matt Schooley (The Superior Group) for the electrical overhead conduit installation at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital' 2017 Recipients:
Individual Award:
Cody Larrison (The Superior Group) for the data infrastructure for the Nationwide Children’s NICU at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. Matt Pettet (Spectra Contract Flooring) for the terrazzo flooring at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Ambulatory Pediatrics. John Stamper (Martin Painting & Coating Co.) for interior paint and design at the Cathedral of Seton Parish Catholic Church. Troy Wilburn (Limbach Company, LLC) for installation of prefabricated clean suites at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Crew Award:
Jeremy Ayers, Bob Christensen, Chuck Kennedy, John Obert and Art Wallace (Mid-City Electric / Technologies) for electrical installation and existing systems upgrades at the Ezzo Italian Meats Sausage Plant. Ron Bohlen, Josh Hammond, Steve Miller, Edward Payne and David Shenberger (Pymer Plastering, Inc.) for ornamental plaster and renovation at The Citizens Apartment Building. James Click, Rob Danko, Donny Griffith, Craig Grunkemeyer and Jeff Whaley (Thompson Concrete Construction, Ltd.) for architectural concrete at Northstar Café.
2016 Recipients:
Individual Award:
Tom Hughes (Settle-Muter Electric, Ltd.) for the installation of new and existing electrical work at the Dublin Road Water Treatment Facility.
Crew Award:
Eli Dickson, Dustin Fox, Jesse Fuller, Guy Johnson and Scott Smallwood (Anderson Aluminum Corp.) For the exterior curtainwall and interior glass installation at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Brandon Magill, Barry Marshall, TJ Miller, Rick Owens and Bob Six (Bruner Corp.) For the installation of the variable refrigerant flow system at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Jose Colderon, Carlos Dominguez, Gus Herrera, Harley Minkos and Mike Terry (Keller Farms Landscape & Nursery) For the customized landscaping at The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – Heart of Africa exhibit. Jim Brown, Steve Johnston and Mike Scholl (Miles-McClellan Construction Co., Inc.) For the interior finish woodwork in The Wells Barn at Franklin Park Conservatory. Michael Crook, Taylor Evans, Ty Garber, Desmond Lamblez and Raymond Miller (R.W. Setterlin Building Co.) For the installation of boardwalks, decks and shelters at the Scioto Grove Metro Park. Eric Dennis, Jim Huber, Carl Mackey, Artie McAndrew and David Ward (Spectra Contract Flooring) For the terrazzo flooring at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Bill Bunner, Jeff McGuire, Jerry McVey, Jack Wheeler and Dannie Wilson (The Righter Co., Inc.) For the construction of bridges, walkways and retaining walls at the Alum Creek Trail. Ron Myers, Mike Riggs, John Schiff, Tom Stokes and Jeremiah Waugh (The Superior Group) For the electrical equipment upgrades at Nationwide Plaza One. Chad Careins, Tim Freshcorn, Brad Horton, Doug Neece and Jeremy Miller (Valley Interior Systems, Inc.) For the interior and exterior framing and wood installation at Field and Stream - Polaris.
2015 Recipients:
Dave Caulkins (Settle-Muter Electric, Ltd.) for the installation of all structural, site and electrical work at the Solar Carport at the office complex located at 690-700 Taylor Rd. in Gahanna Joe Galilei (Wanner MetalWorx, Inc.) for the steel fabrication and installation work to reinforce a 1956 Beech Model-18 aircraft at the Lion Exhibit at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Heart of Africa Project Craig Grunkemeyer (Thompson Concrete Construction, Ltd.) for the decorative site concrete work at Riverside Methodist Hospital Joe Stahl (Knight Electric, Inc.) for the installation of equipment involved in the automated transport system and robotic infrastructure work at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute Scott St. Clair (Smoot Construction) for the installation of masonry and precast façade at The Ohio State University NRDT Building Kevin Thompson (Compass Construction, Inc.) for the framing, drywall, ceiling and insulation membrane at the Youth for Christ multi-purpose room at the Franklinton City Life Center Loft Joe Wisner (MCR Services, Inc.) for the interior and exterior framing and finish carpentry at the Coney Island parking garage station Rick Wright (Bruner Corp.) for the chiller replacement project at the Franklin County Courthouse
2014 Recipients:
Kirt Baker (Corna Kokosing Construction Co.) for the renovation of existing classrooms and the addition of several new structural openings at Cristo Rey High School Burley Greer (Building Control Integrators, LLC) for the installation and operations of building control automation at The Ohio State University Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Chemistry Building John Grubich (Smoot Construction) for the installation of heavy lumber and carpentry work in the Safari Africa exhibit at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium Wade Moening (The Superior Group) for the electrical power distribution and process work at The Ohio State University south campus chiller plant Tony Parrotto (formerly with Kirk Williams Co., Inc.) for the installation of gas and plumbing pipe work in the mechanical room and laboratories at The Ohio State University Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Chemistry Building Matt Pettet (Spectra Contract Flooring) for the installation of terrazzo flooring as part of the concourse “C” modernization project at the Columbus Regional Airport Mark Rosselet (Mid-City Electric Co.) for the installation of electrical equipment and processes at the Mt. Carmel Health Ambulatory Care Center Bill Stranahan (The Superior Group) for the installation of electrical equipment and additional power upgrades and renovations at the State of Ohio Computer Center Jason Ziegler (Limbach Company, LLC) for the demolition of existing ductboard and installation of galvanized sheet metal as a replacement at Chapelfield Elementary School
2013 Recipients:
Mike Barbee (Lang Masonry Contractors, Inc.) for the replacement of worn terra cotta and the renovation of sculptures on the Broad Street side of the Leveque Tower Rusty Henley (Mid-City Electric Co.) for the electrical portion of a building conversion to a compressed natural gas facility at the COTA Maintenance Facility Kevin Jones (Jones-Schlater Flooring) for the installation of wall panels with digitally printed artwork in the "Magic Forest" area of the new Nationwide Children's Hospital Brad Marcus (Converse Electric, Inc.) for the electrical installation and system controls at Whole Foods Market Duane Murray (Mock Woodworking Co.) for the architectural millwork of the 29th floor reception desk - fabrication and assembly - at the Porter Wright Headquarters Steve Mustard (Bruner Corp.) for the installation of HVAC piping and equipment in the mechanical rooms and CRAH gallery at a facility for a Midwest financial institution Matt Pettet (Spectra Contract Flooring) for the installation of epoxy terrazzo flooring and precast terrazzo base decorative flooring in the lobby at Nationwide Children's Hospital - Westerville Surgery Center Scott Roberts (Turner Construction Co.) for the metal framing, drywall and acoustical ceiling work in select areas of the tenant space at the Huntington Center Phil Savarise (The Chesnut Company) for the installation of laminate wall panels in a 5-story atrium at the Bing Cancer Center at Riverside Methodist Hospital Kevin Smuck (Hilliard Glass & Service) for the exterior glazing and glass package, including the curtain wall and sunshade installation at the William H. Hall Residential Complex Norbert Stalica, Jr. (Bruner Corp.) for the installation of microscope process chilled water piping and microscope interface panels at OSU SciTech at the CEMAS microscope facility
2012 Recipients:
Don Bringardner (Mid-City Electric Co.) for the installation of electrical service to landscape structures, staging and the upper level of the garage at Columbus Commons Bicentennial Pavilion Dave Green (Mid-City Electric Co.) for the installation of main electrical service at Nationwide Children's Hospital Bruce Haines (Sauer Group, Inc.) for the installation of new mechanical infrastructure for a laboratory renovation project at Battelle Doug Linnabary (Bruner Corp.) for the installation of HVAC piping in the mechanical room and CRAH gallery at a facility for a Midwest financial institution Martin Oty (Karst & Sons Masonry, Inc.) for the installation of brick, stone and granite masonry at Linden McKinley STEM Academy Dana Penrod (Settle-Muter Electric, Ltd.) for the installation of a conveyor control system for baggage handling throughout the facility at Port Columbus International Airport Mike Roberts (Speer Mechanical) for the demolition of three existing cooling towers and piping and the installation of three new stick-built cooling towers on the roof at One Nationwide Plaza Dan Sime (Mid-City Electric Co.) for the installation of a nurse call system at Nationwide Children's Hospital Luke Todd (George J. Igel & Co., Inc.) for layout of the cast-in place competition pool, dive pool and natatorium at Denison University
2011 Recipients:
Clarence "Buddy" Brown (The Superior Group) for the installation of the electrical feeder system for the main electrical room and the penthouse area at Battelle Danny Chard (Wanner Metal Worx, Inc.) for the steel columns and roof framing of the west gazebo at Harrison Park Sam Ciminero (Smoot Construction) for the installation of CMU, brick, glazed block and slate brick associated with the café/restroom building and band shell at Scioto Mile Promenade and Park Nick Clark (OCP Contractors) for the metal framing and drywall in the narthex, tabernacle and sanctuary at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Jud Cline (K.E. Dittmar Company, Inc.) for the stone facing and installation on the building exterior and interior fireplace at the Orange Branch of the Delaware County Library Steve Engle (Mid-City Electric Co.) for the installation of electrical service and systems at a new retail data center Rick Franz (Sauer Group, Inc.) for the installation of HVAC piping and equipment in the new patient tower at Nationwide Children's Hospital Dean Meier (The Superior Group) for the electrical distribution in the facility power house and west mechanical room at JP Morgan Chase Doug Shawver (George J. Igel & Co., Inc.) for the cast-in-place concrete stairs added to the north and south sides of Cunz Hall at The Ohio State University Kevin Smuck (Hilliard Glass & Service) for the interior glass package at the Franklin County Government Center Pavilion John Stamper (Martin Painting & Coating Co.) for the decorative painting, stenciling, gold leafing and staining at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Josh Wright (Bruner Corp.) for the installation of mechanical piping systems in the boiler room, chiller room and mechanical penthouses at Battelle
2010 Recipients:
Chad Blanton (The Superior Group) for the installation of electrical power distribution and systems at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Central Energy Plant John "Critter" Christian (The Sandel Corp.) for mechanical insulation (fiberglass and elastomeric rubber) on a large chilled water system at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Central Energy Plant Dale Decker (George J. Igel & Co., Inc.) for installation of the cast-in-place concrete wall at the Scioto Mile Project Aaron Easterday (The Superior Group) for the electrical installation for a new product line located in the west plant at Scotts Company Jesse Fuller (Hilliard Glass & Service) for composite panel installation at the eyebrow roof area above the curtainwalls at The Ohio Union Andy Huff (Miles McClellan Construction Co., Inc.) for the installation of interior and exterior brick and stone veneers at Grandview Yard Bart Jones (W.F. Bolin Co., Inc.) for the interior and exterior painting at Huntington Park Pat Kennedy (Karst & Son's Masonry, Inc.) for the block, brick and stone masonry on the front façade and the steeples at the entrance of The Catholic Foundation Jeff "Wally" Kidlow (Runyon Erectors) for the structural steel of a five story cantilever at the SASB Building on the OSU campus Donavan Minnear (Pierce Construction, Inc.) for the installation of millwork in the Archie M. Griffin Grand Ballroom and the Center for Student Leadership and Service at The Ohio Union Shawn Sturgeon (Bruner Corp.) for the installation of mechanical piping at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Central Energy Plant Charlie Volpe (Sauer Group, Inc.) for the installation of a new decentralized chilled water loop at the Franklin County Courts Complex
2009 Recipients:
Shane Allen (Bruner Corp.) for the reconstruction of the primary heating and cooling systems at One Nationwide Plaza Jim Bigler (Legacy Commercial Flooring) for the installation of ceramic porcelain tile at the Safe Auto corporate offices Gary Dean (The Superior Group, A Division Of Electrical Specialists, Inc.) for the industrial electrical systems at Heartland Refinery Gary Handshy (Mock Woodworking Co.) for the architectural woodwork at the Safe Auto corporate offices Don Hemry, Jr. (Mock Woodworking Co.) for the architectural woodwork at the Thompson Library on The Ohio State University campus Andy Huff (Corna Kokosing Construction Co.) for the demolition and replacement of existing masonry work for the new bell tower steeple at St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church Scott Kuns (Anderson Aluminum Corp.) for the installation of new curtainwalls, skylights and interior glass walls; as well as restoration of existing windows at the Thompson Library on The Ohio State University campus Ron Ladina (The Durable Restoration Co.) for the fabrication and installation of a custom conical roof at the former Hotel Holmes Mark Mead (Harold K. Phillips Restoration, Inc.) for the removal of existing stone work and replacement of new materials at the Broad St. United Methodist Church David Shengerger (Pymer Plastering, Inc.) for the plaster renovation and repairs to ornamental plaster and walls at the Thompson Library on The Ohio State University campus Sean Shisler (Mid-City Electric Co.) for the replacement of existing transformers and switchgear at Mount Carmel West Hospital John Stamper (Martin Painting & Coating Co.) for the decorative interior painting at the Lincoln Theater David Vicars (Limbach Co., LLC) for the replacement of critical air handling units at Mount Carmel West Hospital
2008 Recipients:
Bill Allmon (Mid-City Electric Co.) for the electrical installation at Dublin Methodist Hospital Rich Buchanan (Anderson Aluminum Corp.) for the installation of an exterior window wall system at The Condominiums at North Bank Park Jeff Bunner (The Righter Co., Inc.) for the removal of an existing steel truss bridge to build a new covered wooden bridge along the Big Darby Creek Dave Fetters (Royal Electric Construction Corp.) for the electrical installation at the Time Warner Data Center Matt King (Corna Kokosing Construction Co.) for the finish carpentry work at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts Joe Mendenhall (The Righter Co., Inc.) for moving an existing covered bridge to a new site and construction of a new covered bridge along the Big Darby Creek John Pollock (Construction One, Inc.) for the wall art in the lobby at 101 E. Town St. in Columbus Steve Rose (Legacy Commercial Flooring) for the flooring systems at Dublin Methodist Hospital Mike Short (Kirk Williams Co., Inc.) for process piping at the City of Columbus Fleet Management Maintenance Facility Steve Williams (Maghie & Savage, Inc.) for the metal framing and drywall at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts Brian (Bart) Willis (Settle Muter Electric) for the electrical installation at the City of Columbus Fleet Management Maintenance Facility
2007 Recipients:
Jim Brennan (Speer Mechanical) for the installation of mechanical piping for the air conditioning at the Time Warner ATG Facility Greg Bryant (Columbus Heating & Ventilating Co.) for the sheetmetal HVAC installation on the Battelle Laboratory JM-8 project Ralph Conner (Concord Fabricators, Inc.) for the structural steel framing at the New Albany Performing Arts Center Jim Dunn (Bruner Corp.) for the installation of mechanical piping, plumbing and equipment at the Battelle Laboratory JM-8 project Zane Murray (Acoustic Ceiling & Partition Co. of Ohio, Inc.) for the rough plaster framing of the archways, columns and soffits at of the Corazon Club & Spa Martin Oty (Karst & Sons Masonry, Inc.) for the masonry, arched walkway and atrium at St. Charles Prepatory School Mark Rosselet (Mid-City Electric Co.) for the installation of the electrical system in the Grant Hospital Revitalization project Doug Walker (Custom Air Conditioning and Heating Co.) for the installation of exposed HVAC spiral ductwork at the DSW Corporate Office
2006 Recipients:
Kenny Adkins (Re:Source Ohio) for the installation of new rubber floor in the lobby of the Nationwide Arena Ice Haus Lowell Altizer (The Superior Group) for the installation of a 35,000 volt unit substation, branch circuit power and lighting conduit systems at the Abercrombie & Fitch - Home Office Dave Askew (The Superior Group) for the electrical installation of instrumentation upgrades to the entire Jackson Pike and Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plants Rick Ladina (The Durable Slate Co.) for the restoration of the Heritage Park Log House in Groveport Tom Manley (Sauer, Inc.) for the mechanical piping installation of three retorts at Masterfoods USA John McCann (TP Mechanical Contractors, Inc.) for the installation of the storm piping and trench drainage systems for Larkins Hall and McCorkle Aquatic Center at The Ohio State University Scott Pace (Sachs Masonry, LLC) for the natural stone masonry and rubble stone veneer of wall, planters, benches, terrace walls and steps at North Bank Park Bob Quesenberry (International Masonry, Inc.) for the concrete masonry unit and brick work at St. Mary's Macedonian Church Chris Tyo (Corna Kokosing Construction Co.) for the light gauge metal framing in the sanctuary and framing of light gauge domes at St. Mary's Macedonian Church Mark Venham (Construction Systems, Inc.) for the ornamental plaster and fiber reinforced gypsum shapes in the main sanctuary of the Worthington Presbyterian Church
2005 Recipients:
Steve Adams (Northstar Fire Protection, Inc.) for the sprinkler installation in the existing worship center at Worthington Christian Church Mark Callahan (GreenScapes Landscape Architects & Contractors) for the hardscape portion of landscape installation constructed to complement the newly constructed apartment complex of Arena Crossings Kraig Coe (The Superior Group) for electrical power and control for the new bread basket conveying and packaging system at the Kroger Bakery on Cleveland Ave. Charlie Griffith (Mid-City Electric Co.) for electrical installations and industrial applications at the Pickaway Meat Processing Plant Edwin Hirle (Dean's Custom Fixtures, Inc.) for carpentry fabrication, construction and assembly of a wood frame organ screen wall in front of the pipe organ on the altar at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Ron Ladina (The Durable Slate Co.) for the restoration of the 100 year-old skylight and copper cupola on the main Sanctuary roof at the First United Methodist Church Thomas McAllister (The Ardit Company) for terrazzo flooring in the main floor lobby, fourth floor and fourth floor operating rooms at Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University Michael McIlvain (Bruner Corp.) for compressed air piping and equipment installation located in the mechanical rooms at Roxane Laboratory Troy Shurtz (Creative Cabinets, Ltd.) for architectural woodwork in the first floor lobby of the Jones Day Office Building Kevin Smuck (Hilliard Glass & Service) for the installation of curtain wall framing at the main entrance and above the skylight at the Columbus Police Academy Marty Whelan (International Masonry, Inc.) for masonry and stonework on the exterior of the Jones Day Office Building