NUCA 2023 Annual Meeting Recap
NUCA’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas was a huge hit and members from all corners of the nation took the time to network with fellow members and participate in the exciting events including informative speakers, the presentation of NUCA’s most prestigious awards, the association’s business, and mesmerizing entertainment.
Guest Speaker: Vince Hafeli, Ajax Paving
Guest Speaker Vince Hafeli, president of Ajax Paving of Florida, discussed Suicide Prevention, featuring his story about his struggles with mental health and how his awareness pledge is trying to change the industry and save the lives of our endangered people.
Utility Construction Economic Outlook with Aniban Basu
Associated Builders & Contractors’ Chief Economist Aniban Basu returned to the NUCA convention, to discuss and analyze changes ahead for the utility construction industry in the next year, particularly considering the challenges that the industry and nation face into the future.
Transition of Leadership
The reins of Chairman of the Board are passed from Immediate Past Chairman Ryan Kinning to newly appointed Chairman Tom Butler.
Newly Chartered Chapter: NUCA Austin Chapter
NUCA’s Newest chapter, Austin, was welcomed into the NUCA Family!
Awards
Ditchdigger of the Year: Lauren Atwell, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors
Associate Member of the Year: Rob Krzys, Benjamin Media
2022 Safety Awards
Overall Winner: Cleary Construction
2022 Chapter Merit Awards
Legislative – Government Affairs: NUCA of Las Vegas
Special Events: The Arizona Chapter of NUCA; The AZUCA Women in Infrastructure Mixer
National Community Service Award: NUCA of Middle Tennessee, Oak Cottage for Women
Periodical Publications & Annual Publications, Educational Programming: NUCA of Nebraska
Workforce Development Grant Award: NUCA of Middle Tennessee, Workforce Development Academy
Jeffrey Hanson Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Chapter Executive: Linda Goslee, NUCA of the Carolinas
Outstanding Leadership by a Chapter President: Adam Terry, NUCA of Kentucky
2022 Excellence in Construction Awards
NUCA’s Excellence in Construction Awards (formerly Top Jobs) were presented during the 2023 Annual Meeting. The awards recognize outstanding member projects that went above and beyond, overcoming unique challenges on their jobsites or featuring significantly demanding projects.
Overall Winner: Cleary Construction, Tompkinsville, KY – 12” Steel Piping – Rock Island to Crossville Phase 2
Evening Entertainment: Steve Falcon
Steve mesmerized attendees with his hypnotic powers and hilarity ensued.