Every year ASA awards the best of the best of its membership in a variety of categories. The winners for 2022 were announced at the annual ASA Convention, SUBExcel, which was held at the beginning of March. More information on the awards is available here, and photos from the awards ceremony in March are here.

In 2022, the winners are…

Lifetime Hospitality Award – Walt Bazan

Certificate of Excellence in Ethics – to construction subcontractors who represent the highest standards of internal and external integrity.

• ACE Glass Construction Corporation- Little Rock, Arkansas 
• Bazan Painting Company – St. Louis, Missouri 
• Blauch Brothers – Harrisonburg, Virginia 
• EyeSite Surveillance, Inc. – Chandler, Arizona 
• Haley-Greer, Inc. – Dallas, Texas 

• Holes Incorporated – Houston, Texas 
• Kent Companies – Grand Rapids, Michigan 
• Markham Contracting Company, Inc. – Phoenix, Arizona 
• Platinum Drywall – Maumelle, Arkansas 
• Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. – Rockville, Maryland 

• Sorella Group, Inc. – Overland Park, Kansas 
• South Valley Drywall, Inc. – Littleton, Colorado 
• Western Engineering Contractors, Inc. – Loomis, California 

ASA Safety Recognition Program

In ASA’s commitment to safety, the decision was made to recognize those members who make safety and safety education a priority in their company. The companies recognized are those who have gone above and beyond to ensure their employees, and everyone on their jobsites, go home to their families after work every day. For 2022, ASA would like to recognize the following companies:  

• Kovach Enclosures, ASA of Arizona 
• Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, ASA Houston Chapter 
• Golterman and Sabo, ASA Midwest Council 
• National Roofing Company, ASA of New Mexico 

• Almasi Contractors, ASA of New Jersey 
• Scorpion Spray Foam Insulation LLC, ASA of Oklahoma 
• Alamo Crane Service, Inc., ASA San Antonio Chapter 
• Lee Drywall, ASA of Southwest Florida 

ASA’s Innovation Award…

…is targeted toward the chapters and state organizations that have developed creative or innovative programs and services that benefit their members. In 2022 we had a tie!

ASA of New Mexico and ASA of San Antonio

ASA of New Mexico partnered with the local ABC Chapter and the NM Utility Contractors Association to host the first ever Meet the Generals event in February of 2022. This is the first event of its kind for the State of New Mexico.  The event provided subcontractors the opportunity to sit down with general contractors for dinner with relationship building as the main focus. Overall feedback from the attendees at the event was positive and New Mexico held the second event in February of 2023. 

 AND 

ASA San Antonio for the “TV Programed Themed Awards Program”   

The Excellence in Construction Awards is an event to honor general contractors and to recognize leading members in their companies. ASA San Antonio set out to make their event THE EVENT that every employee would want to go to: from handmade TV centerpieces with “technicolor” lights illuminating company logos, “TV Guide” programs, “remote control” candy bars, and imaginative names for the food – “Seinfeld’s No Soup for You Salad” to “Scooby Snacks” for dessert. For each award category they mirrored a famous television show – Gilligan’s Island, I Love Lucy, Home Improvement, etc. Board members dressed in character and filmed intros to announce the nominees. Plus it was all done “in house.” With each category pre‐recorded, it allowed the board members to enjoy the night. More importantly, with this level of fun and entertainment, the entire room was captivated and exploded with enthusiasm for each announced winner. The event earned a whopping $10,000 over their profit goal with the sold-out crowd of 400.

ASA Subcontractor Advocate  

Organizations and individuals who dedicate themselves to advocate before the government on behalf of construction subcontractors, specialty trade contractors and suppliers.

Tyler Norman, ASA of Mississippi (President & CEO at Norman Roofing) based in Meridian, Mississippi.         

The 2022 Advocacy Award being bestowed to Tyler recognizes his perseverance in championing change order reform at the national level. His direct engagement, involvement, and communication with Sen. Wicker, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, and his staff, was unprecedented and extremely effective. Tyler attempted to get the Small Business Payment Performance Act (H.R. 8273) included as an amendment to the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation would assist small business construction contractors receive timely payment for change orders. This commonsense and bipartisan legislation would help ensure that our nation’s small business construction contractors do not go bankrupt waiting to be paid for work the federal government ordered them to perform. Unfortunately, this amendment was not included in the final FY23 NDAA despite Tyler’s valiant efforts. The enacted FY23 NDAA did include several other ASA supported procurement policies regarding progress payments, cash flow, military base access, PFAS, architectural and engineering services, and wastewater assistance.   

The Attorneys’ Council Honor 

In recognition of an Attorneys’ Council member who dedicates their time and professional expertise toward supporting subcontractor rights and issues, and offering guidance on legislative language to benefit those subcontractors.

Lee Brummitt, Dysart Taylor 

The Outstanding Service Award 

This award is presented to the ASA chapter president whose superior leadership efforts and service to his or her chapter motivated it to achieve its goals. 

Tonya Schulte, ASA of Arizona 

Since joining the Board of Directors in 2021, Tonya has been a model of association membership and a strong leader. Tonya has shown exemplary dedication to both subcontractors and the association at large. There is no area of ASA of Arizona’s recent efforts that have not been enhanced by her steadfast service.   

President of the Year 

This award is presented to the ASA chapter president whose superior leadership efforts and service to his or her chapter motivated it to achieve its goals.

Zach Rothfus, ASA of Baltimore 

During Zach’s term, 12 new members joined the chapter. Board management policies are much more comprehensive, assuring consistency and sustainability of operations and The GC Partner Program created a unique format for subcontractors to meet with each GC in a small, private setting to discuss how to do business together for mutual benefit. 

Executive Director of the Year 

Beverly Reynal, ASA North Texas

Although Beverly has held this position for over nine years, she champions each President and BOD goals with energy and an open heart. She supports and guides the aspirations of the incoming National President, while never losing sight of the Chapter ED goals. These goals are important to North Texas because they put a laser focus on the most important aspect of any member driven association! The members! Without member engagement, we will not be successful.  Beverly has such a great attitude. It’s obvious that she loves her job, and she loves ASA NT members. She never says no, she is open to suggestions, she treats everyone with respect and kindness. 

ASA Chapter of the Year award 

ASA Houston Chapter!   

Recovering from the effects COVID-19 has had on our industry has been a challenge for ASA-Houston Chapter. They did their best to “return to normal” with in-person events and meetings. Members were grateful for a bit of normalcy, and it showed in net membership growth. They were still able to maintain growth and increased from 132 to 139 members.