AWARDS

The Annual Awards Program was established in 1990 to honor those ASA-member companies and individuals who have provided an exceptionally outstanding performance during the previous 12 months.

There are seven categories recognizing ASA Member companies and individuals, plus the prestigious safety awards for outstanding safety records from various categories.

ASA SUBCONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR: This ASA member strongly supports ASA; is a skilled subcontractor; works in a safe manner; and is responsible in making payments to suppliers and other subcontractors.

ASA MEMBER OF THE YEAR: This employee of an ASA member company in any membership category supports ASA; is active in events; supports the chapter through sponsorships; recruits new members; serves on committees; and exhibits integrity and high business standards.

ASA LARGE GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR: This ASA Industry Partner is generally recognized as one of the larger general contracting companies doing business in San Diego; conducts business in a fair manner; practices professional project management; completes projects in a safe manner; and makes payments in accordance with contract terms.

ASA GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR: This ASA Industry Partner is not generally recognized as a larger general contracting firm doing business in San Diego; conducts business in a fair manner; practices professional project management; completes projects in a safe manner; and makes payments in accordance with contract terms.

ASA GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S PROJECT MANAGER OF THE YEAR: This project manager is employed by an ASA Industry Partner; exhibits high integrity; possesses superior communication and administrative skills; runs a safe operation on the job and insists that all subcontractors do the same; and understands and protects the interests of their employer, the owner, and the subcontractors in a balanced manner.

ASA GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR: This superintendent is employed by an ASA Industry Partner; exhibits high integrity; possesses superior communication and administrative skills; runs a safe operation on the job and insists that all subcontractors do the same; and understands and protects the interests of their employer, the owner, and the subcontractors in a balanced manner.

ASA AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR: This ASA member company supports the chapter by participating in and sponsoring events, and by encouraging its employees to volunteer on committees. This company demonstrates fair business practices and high standards of integrity.

ASA SAFETY AWARD: Safety performance can be measured in numerous ways (number of injuries, number of reported near hits, training hours, etc.). However, a widely accepted measurement is a company’s injury rate calculated by: (# of injuries and illness x 200,000) / Employee hours worked = Incidence Rate. Additionally, the size of the business should also be considered and is defined as: Large Businesses – > 500,000 hours worked in a calendar year, Medium Businesses – 100,000-499,000 hours in a calendar year, Small Business = < 99,999 hours worked in a calendar year.

All ASA member companies are eligible to nominate candidates in all categories. You are encouraged to submit three candidates in each of the eight categories, but you may submit fewer if you so choose. There is one vote per company.

When nominations have closed, the top three most-named candidates in each category will be listed on a final ballot. All ASA member companies will be eligible to vote for their favorite candidate in each category.

Once the winners are selected, they are honored at an ASA Awards & Installation Banquet. This is a very special evening, not just for our winners, but for all attendees. The awards banquet takes place at the end of July each year.

2024-2025 AWARD WINNERS

GC Superintendent of the Year – Kevin Shields, Pacific Building Group

GC Project Manager of the Year – Susan Haas, Rudolph & Sletten

Rookie of the Year – MC-Painting

Affiliate of the Year – United Rentals

Member of the Year – Mellisa Andrade, Hoop5 Networks

General Contractor of the Year – Dempsey Construction

Large General Contractor of the Year – McCarthy Building Companies

ASA Subcontractor of the Year – Cement Cutting

2024-2025 SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Safety Award Large Business – Baker Electric

Safety Award Medium Business – Neal Electric

2023-2024 AWARD WINNERS

GC Superintendent of the Year – Dennis Enoch, Dempsey Construction

GC Project Manager of the Year – Lindsey Sielaff, Hensel Phelps

Rookie of the Year – Hoop 5 Networks

Affiliate of the Year – Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley Schena & Bush LLP

Member of the Year – Terrie Lopez with BAPKO Metal

General Contractor of the Year – Pacific Building Group

Large General Contractor of the Year – BNBuilders

ASA Subcontractor of the Year – Casper Company

2023-2024 SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Safety Award Large Business – Murray Company

Safety Award Medium Business – CR Insulation & Dempsey Construction

2022-2023 AWARD WINNERS

GC Superintendent of the Year – Casey Droezler, Hensel Phelps

GC Project Manager of the Year – Amanda Pritchett, DPR Construction

Rookie of the Year – BAPKO Metal

Affiliate of the Year – All Access Services

Member of the Year – Matt Becker, Cement Cutting

General Contractor of the Year – Level 10 Construction

Large General Contractor of the Year – McCarthy Building Companies

ASA Subcontractor of the Year – Southland Electric

2022-2023 SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Safety Award Large Business – Ickler Electric Corporation

Safety Award Medium Business – Chula Vista Electric

Safety Award Small Business – Kyne Construction, Inc.

2020-2022 AWARD WINNERS

GC Superintendent of the Year – Casey Droezler, Hensel Phelps

GC Project Manager of the Year – Amanda Pritchett, DPR Construction

Rookie of the Year – Titan Fire Protection

Affiliate of the Year – All Access Services

Member of the Year – David Blackson, D.A. Whitacre Construction

General Contractor of the Year – Lusardi

Large General Contractor of the Year – DPR Construction

ASA Subcontractor of the Year – Titan Fire Protection

2020-2022 SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Safety Award Large Business – McCarthy Building Companies

Safety Award Medium Business – Castle Contracting

Safety Award Small Business – Kyne Construction

2018-2019 AWARD WINNERS

GC Superintendent of the Year – Wayne Kibbe, Balfour Beatty

GC Project Manager of the Year – Amanda Pritchett, DPR Construction

Rookie of the Year – TSIB & Simpson Strong-Tie

Affiliate of the Year – Kelar Pacific

Member of the Year – Toby MacDonald, Western Fire Protection

General Contractor of the Year – Ryan Companies

Large General Contractor of the Year – Swinerton

ASA Subcontractor of the Year – Chula Vista Electric

2018-2019 SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Safety Award Large Business – University Mechanical Engineering

Safety Award Medium Business – West Coast Fire Stopping

Safety Award Small Business – Kyne Construction

2017-2018 AWARD WINNERS

GC Superintendent of the Year – Matt Baroni, Level 10 Construction

GC Project Manager of the Year – Ray Lehman, Swinerton

Rookie of the Year – ETC Building & Design

Affiliate of the Year – Apex Advertising

Member of the Year – Frank Robledo, Dynalectric

General Contractor of the Year – Pacific Building Group

Large General Contractor of the Year – DPR Construction

ASA Subcontractor of the Year – Chula Vista Electric

2018-2019 SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

General Contractor – Cannon Constructors

HVAC – P.A.C Heating & Air Conditioning

Electrical – Morrow-Meadows

Plastering/Drywall/Acoustical/Insulation – Brady SoCal

Carpentry – D.A. Whitacre Construction

Structural Concrete – Pacific Southwest Structure

Structural Steel Erection – Clark Steel Fabricators

Sheet Metal – California Sheet Metal

2018 SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

Under 99,999 Consecutive Hours

Kyne Construction

100,000 – 499,999 Consecutive Hours

West Coast Firestopping

More Than 500,000 Consecutive Hours

University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors

2017 SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

General Contractor – Cannon Constructors

HVAC – P.A.C. Heating & Air Conditioning

Electrical – Morrow-Meadows Corporation

Plastering/Drywall/Acoustical/Insulation – Brady So Cal

Carpentry – D.A. Whitacre Construction

Structural Concrete – Pacific Southwest Structure

Structural Steel Erection –Clark Steel Fabricators

Sheet Metal – California Sheet Metal

SPECIAL AWARDS

MARY L. JOHNSON AWARD

Created in memory of a founding member of San Diego ASA, this award is based on Mary’s legacy of courage, commitment, and character. This high honor has been bestowed on only three individuals in the chapter’s history.

2022 – Kevin Cauley, Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley & Evans

2014 – Pete Spencer, Audio Associates

2012 – Kim Clark, Clark Steel Fabricators

2002 – Tom Gade, Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley & Moot

OWNER RECOGNITION AWARD

This special award recognizes a public agency or private owner for their exceptionally high level of commitment to working collaboratively with San Diego’s subcontracting community.

2010 – San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

2009 – University of California, San Diego

2006 – San Diego Unified School District