The SLC3 Show Me Awards Gala was held on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025, and was nothing short of spectacular! This sold-out evening brought together over 300 industry leaders, innovators, and professionals for a night filled with elegance, celebration, and meaningful connections.

The energy in the room was electric as we gathered to honor the outstanding individuals and projects that have made a significant impact on our region’s construction industry. From groundbreaking innovations to inspiring leadership, this year’s finalists and winners truly embodied excellence. Congratulations to all who were recognized for their incredible achievements. Your dedication to quality, safety, and innovation continues to push our industry forward.

We would like to recognize the unwavering leadership and vision of our Executive Director, Kelly Jackson. Kelly’s guidance played a pivotal role in shaping this remarkable evening. Her dedication to advancing our mission and commitment to fostering excellence in the AEC industry continues to inspire us all. We would like to extend a special thank you to Rebecca Hale and Lydia Meyer for their remarkable efforts in bringing this event to life. Their hard work and creativity were evident in every detail—from the beautifully designed programs to the elegant centerpieces and seamless event planning.

Finally, this incredible evening would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Your partnership allowed us to create a night that truly celebrated the best of our industry. Thank you for your invaluable contributions.

2025 SLC3 Show Me Awards Sponsors:

The 2025 Show Me Awards Gala was a true testament to the strength and dedication of our community. We are grateful to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event such a resounding success. Here’s to another year of growth, innovation, and collaboration in the construction industry!

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Built For Excellence Award Winners

  • Health, Safety, & Wellbeing Excellence
    • BJC HealthCare
    • icon Mechanical,
  • Specialty Contractor of the Year
    • Murphy Company
  • Design Firm of the Year
    • Lamar Johnson Collaborative
  • Contractor of the Year
    • Alberici Constructors
  • Innovation in Construction Technology
    • Trident Industries
  • Heritage & Conservation Remarkable Renovation & Restoration Project
    • Historic Red Barn in Festus
      • Owner: City of Festus, MO
      • Architect: Bond Architects, Inc.
      • GC: Hankins Construction
  • Inspiring Infrastructure Project
    • I-270 North Design-Build Project
      • Owner: Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)
      • GC: Millstone Weber, LLC
  • Exceptional Institutional Facility
    • Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building at Washington University School of Medicine
      • Owner: Washington University School of Medicine
      • GC: McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
      • Specialty Contractor: Murphy Company/Corrigan Company: Joint Venture
  • Outstanding Specialty Contractor Project of the Year
    • BJC Phase III
      • Owner: BJC HealthCare
      • Specialty Contractor: icon Mechanical
  • Outstanding Construction Project of the Year ($15M or Less)
    • Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building Link Bridge, Washington University School of Medicine
      • Owner: Washington University School of Medicine
      • GC: KAI BUILD, LLC
  • Outstanding Construction Project of the Year
    • Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center – Missouri Botanical Garden
      • Owner: Missouri Botanical Gardens
      • GC: Alberici Constructors

Inclusion Award Winners

  • Organizational Excellence
    • SITE Improvement Association
  • Woman In Construction
    • Catherine Grasso, Director – East Region Facilities Planning Design & Construction (Mercy)
  • Inclusion Advocacy Champion
    • Marla Roach, Contract Compliance Manager (SLDC)
  • MBE/WBE of the Year
    • LUZCO Technologies LLC

SLC3 Special Recognition Award Winners

  • Volunteer of the Year
    • Alan Detmer, Unit Head, NA Seeds Discipline Engineering and Project Services (Bayer)
    • Jeff Baumgartner, Business Development Specialist (Solutions AEC)
  • Rising Star
    • D’Von Johnson, President (D. Johnson Painting)
  • Outstanding AEC Leader
    • Susan Trautman, CEO (Great Rivers Greenway)
  • SLC3 Leadership Award
    • Frank Niemerg, Director of Construction (Ameren Transmission)

 

Built for Excellence Honorable Mentions

Design Firm of the Year

  • JEMA
  • Bond Architects
  • Lamar Johnson Collaborative
  • CannonDesign
  • Chiodini Architects

Contractor of the Year

  • Spiegelglass Construction Co.
  • Clayco
  • PARIC Corporation
  • Wright Construction Services, Inc.
  • Alberici Constructors
  • Kozeny-Wagner, Inc.

Specialty Contractor of the Year

  • Haberberger, Inc.
  • IWR North America
  • icon Mechanical
  • Murphy Company

Exceptional Institutional/Municipal Facility

  • St. Louis County Precinct #3 (Owner: St. Louis County/GC: Wright Construction Services, Inc./CM: Navigate Building Solutions, LLC./Design Team: M+H Architects/Cole & Associates/Engineer: SSC Engineering, Inc.)
  • Ladue School District Bond Issue #3 (Owner: Ladue School District/GC: S.M. Wilson/Designers: Perkins & Will, Cordogan Clark Partners)
  • Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building at Washington University (Owner: Washington University/GC: McCarthy Building/Specialty Contractor: Murphy Company, Corrigan Company)

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Excellence

  • Ameren
  • TJ Wies Contracting, Inc.
  • Alberici Constructors

Innovation in Construction Technology

  • S. M. Wilson & Co.
  • GadellNet
  • POWER Engineers

Inspiring Infrastructure Project

  • Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel & Pump Station (Owner: MSD/GC: Sak Construction and KCI Construction/Designer: Parsons/Engineer: Gonzalez Companies, LLC/Tunnel CM: Black & Veatch, Pump CM: KAI 360 CS)
  • Chain of Rocks Bridge Park Enhancement (Owner: Great Rivers Greenway/Contractor: Keeley Construction)

Outstanding Construction Project of the Year ($15 million or less)

  • St. Louis County Precinct #3 (Owner: St. Louis County/GC: Wright Construction Services, Inc./CM: Navigate Building Solutions, LLC./Design Team: M+H Architects/Cole & Associates/Engineer: SSC Engineering, Inc.)
  • Forest Park East Waterways Project (Owner: City of St. Louis, Forest Park Forever/Specialty Contractor: Cole & Associates)
  • Stella Artois Flash Pasteurizer Keg Line 93 (Owner: Anheuser-Busch/GC: Ben Hur Construction)

Outstanding Construction Project of the Year

  • Ladue School District Bond Issue #3 (Owner: Ladue Schools, S. M. Wilson, Team: Perkins & Will, Cordogan Clark, CannonDesign)
  • Mid-America St. Louis Terminal Expansion (Owner: Mid-America St. Louis Airport, GC: Holland Construction Services)
  • Kings Hill Historic Redevelopment (Owner: Third Man Development, GC: PARIC Corporation)
  • Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building (Owner: WashU, GC: McCarthy Building Cos., Specialty Contractor: Murphy Company, Corrigan Company: Joint Venture)
  • SSM Health Outpatient Center – Streets of Caledonia (Owner: SSM Health, GC: Tarlton Corporation)
  • Saint Louis Music Center and Centene Community Ice Center (Owner: City of Maryland Heights, GC: ARCO Construction)

Inclusion Awards Honorable Mentions

Rising Star

  • Myles Thomsen (Haberberger, Inc.)

Inclusion Advocacy Champion

  • Ralph Powell (McCarthy Building Cos.)
  • Ron Unterreiner (PEOPLE of Construction)
  • Sandra Marks & Dan Lester (Clayco)

Women in Construction

  • Amanda Bohnert, CMO (S. M. Wilson & Co.)
  • Jane Megown, President (Elastizell of St. Louis)
  • Marianne Biangardi, Sr. Associate Marketing and BD (UHY Advisors)
  • Susan Lynch, Principal Electrical & Instrument/Controls Engineer (Mallinckrodt)

MBE/WBE of the Year

  • H2Ltg Lighting Design (WBE)
  • Limbaugh Construction (WBE)
  • Elastizell of St. Louis (WBE)
  • RBLD (WBE)

Organizational Excellence

  • Clayco
  • USACE
  • Great Rivers Greenway
  • Kwame Building Group

Sincerely, The SLC3 Team