Southwest Washington Contractors Association (SWCA) recently honored four member firms for their business success, participation in the group and contributions to the community.

The SWCA’s Construction Champions Awards for 2021 went to: Tapani, general contractor of the year; Stewart Mechanical, subcontractor of the year; CalPortland, supplier of the year; and Lease Crutcher Lewis, rookie member of the year.

Honorable mention for general contractor of the year went to: Andersen Construction, Robertson & Olson Construction, Bunch Construction, Fisher Construction Group, Emerick Construction, Catworks Construction and Raz Construction.

Honorable mention for subcontractor of the year went to: 3 Kings Environmental, Anchor Concrete, Tradesmen Electric, JRT Mechanical and Cornerstone Masonry.

Honorable mention for supplier of the year went to: J.L. Storedahl & Sons, H.D. Fowler and Cadman (Lehigh Hanson Cement Company).

Honorable mention for rookie member of the year went to: Emeritec, RimRiser, Uptown Screen Printing and Western Water Works.

All nominees “have been consistent supporters of the local commercial, industrial and infrastructure construction industry,” SWCA Executive Director Sherrie Jones said. “Each company has helped to improve the local community through their projects and actions.”

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The Southwest Washington Contractors Association‘s board recently announced its officers and directors for this year.

The SWCA, based in Vancouver, Washington, has more than 70 years of experience serving as a resource for the construction industry. It includes general contractors, specialty contractors, engineers, architects and services companies.

The group’s new president is Chrissy Lyons, who works for the Port of Vancouver USA.

“I will continue the important work done by the SWCA over the last 73 years to build a resilient, highly talented construction industry and stronger community,” Lyons stated in a press release. “The organization is in a very good place and we appreciate the hard work and continued advocacy on behalf of our members.”

Lyons previously served on the SWCA’s membership and finance committees.

Other new officers include: Immediate Past President Jerry Sauer of Columbia Rock Products, President-elect Michael Wagy of CalPortland, and Treasurer Drew Barrett of Barrett & Co. CPAs.

New directors include: Jared Currie of Anchor Concrete, Garren Elmer of North Forks Landscape, Michele Freeman of Columbia Bank, Andrew Gunther of PLS Engineering, Cyndi Holloway of Waste Connections, Tracey Malone of Halbert Construction Services, Steve Niemi of Tradesmen Electric, Bryce Sinner of Landerholm Law Firm, Keith Stewart of Stewart Plumbing, Karl Tapani of JRT Mechanical, Shane Tapani of Tapani Inc., Kelly Walsh of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Jim West of Jim West Commercial Real Estate, and Michael Wubben of Legacy 6 Inc.

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The Southwest Washington Contractors Association (SWCA) held its inaugural Construction Champion Award ceremony recently, and McDonald Excavating of Washougal, Washington, was named General Contractor of the Year.

The awards are intended to highlight leadership, craftsmanship and community service. They were handed out earlier this month during an event in downtown Vancouver, Washington.

Legacy 6 Inc., a Vancouver-based contractor specializing in excavation and heavy civil construction, was honored as Subcontractor of the Year. Peterson Cat was named Supplier of the Year and Bobcat of Portland was named Rookie Member of the Year.

“This is the first year, but it will be an annual awards ceremony during our summit going forward,” said Andrea Smith, marketing and government relations director for the SWCA.

Industry companies submitted nominations for each award category, Smith said. Then the SWCA marketing committee, comprised of representatives of 10 contractors, voted to select the winners.

“The idea for awards was born out of marketing committee, because they wanted to see more recognition for members that were doing good things for the industry, community and the SWCA,” Smith said. “They thought a formal recognition was the perfect way to do this. We’re hoping that more people catch wind of this opportunity to win recognition and will nominate a company next year.”

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