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An evening of grandeur, excellence, and celebration awaits at the SLC3 Show Me Awards Gala! This premier event honors the visionaries, trailblazers, and game-changers who have shaped the region’s construction landscape. Join us as we recognize outstanding projects and the individuals whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have left a lasting impact on our community.

From groundbreaking technological advancements to awe-inspiring infrastructure, from sustainable excellence to industry inclusion, we will showcase the very best in the AEC Industry. With a dazzling atmosphere, A+ company, and an unforgettable awards presentation, this is the night where the stars of our industry take center stage.

This is more than an awards ceremony—it’s an experience. Don’t miss the most prestigious night in construction!

***Please note that for all project finalists, if you are a key team member, you will also be acknowledged by the team. We tried to ensure the acknowledgment of key team members, but it’s not always possible to cover everyone. Reach out to us to let us know your role.***

AWARDS BY COMPANY FINALISTS 

Gala Invite & Finalists 2.28.25

Design Firm of the Year

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

Building Contractor of the Year

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

Specialty Contractor of the Year

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

Exceptional Institutional/Municipal Facility

  • St. Louis County Police Station (Owner: St. Louis County/GC: Wright Construction Services, Inc.)
  • Ladue School District Bond Issue #3 (Owner: Ladue School District/GC: S.M. Wilson/Designers: Perkins & Will, Cordogan Clark Partners, CannonDesign)
  • Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building at Washington University (Owner: Washington University/GC: McCarthy Building/Specialty Contractor: Murphy Company)

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Excellence

  • icon Mechanical
  • Ameren
  • BJC HealthCare
  • TJ Wies Contracting, Inc.
  • Alberici Constructors

Heritage and Conservation Remarkable Renovation and Restoration Project

  • Owner: Historic Red Barn, Festus, MO/GC: Hankins Construction/Architect: Bond Architects

Innovation in Construction Technology

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

Inspiring Infrastructure Project

  • Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel & Pump Station (Owner: MSD/GC: Sak Construction and KCI Construction/Designer: Parson)
  • I-270 North Design Build (Owner: MoDOT/Contractor: Millstone Weber)
  • Chain of Rocks Bridge Park Enhancement (Owner: Great Rivers Greenway/Contractor: Keeley Construction)

Outstanding Specialty Contractor Project of the Year

  • BJC Phase III (icon Mechanical)
  • GROOT (icon Mechanical)
  • Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building (Murphy Company, Corrigan: Joint Venture)
  • MEMC SOI Expansion (Haberberger, Inc.)

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

  • Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building Link Bridge (Owner: WashU/GC: KAI Build, LLC)
  • 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)
  • Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center – MO Botanical Garden (Owner: MOBOT/ GC: Alberici Constructors)
  • St. Louis County Precinct #3 (Owner: St. Louis County, GC: Wright Construction Services, Inc.)
  • 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)
  • 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)

AWARDS BY INDIVIDUAL FINALISTS

Rising Star

  • D’Von Johnson (D. Johnson Painting)
  • Myles Thomsen (Haberberger, Inc.)

Inclusion Advocacy Champion

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

Women in Construction

  • Amanda Bohnert (S. M. Wilson & Co.)
  • Jane Megown (Elastizell of St. Louis)
  • Marianne Biangardi (UHY Advisors)
  • Susan Lynch (Mallinckrodt)
  • Catherine Grasso (Mercy)

MBE/WBE of the Year

  • H2Ltg Lighting Design (WBE)
  • Limbaugh Construction (WBE)
  • Elastizell of St. Louis (WBE)
  • RBLD (WBE)
  • LUZCO Technologies (W/MBE)

Organizational Excellence

  • SITE Improvement Association
  • Clayco
  • USACE
  • Great Rivers Greenway
  • Kwame Building Group

Leadership Award

  • Susan Trautman (Great Rivers Greenway)
  • Frank Niemerg (Ameren Transmission)

Volunteer of the Year Award

  • Al Detmer (Bayer)
  • Jeff Baumgartner (Solutions AEC)

***Please note that for all project finalists, if you are a key team member, you will also be acknowledged by the team. We tried to ensure the acknowledgment of key team members, but it’s not always possible to cover everyone. Reach out to us to let us know your role.***

Event Details:

  • When: March 26, 2025
  • Where: Hilton St. Louis Frontenac 1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131
  • Questions: Contact us at info@slc3.org