NCA names Contractor of the Award Winners

The Nevada Contractors Association, a nonprofit industry trade, group recently named the winners of its seventh annual "Contractor of the Year" awards during a gala luncheon at the Orleans Arena on Nov. 30. The awards are the industry's highest honor, recognizing excellence, safety, leadership and innovation in construction. Pro-rodeo announcers Boyd Polhamus and Bob Tallman served as masters of ceremonies, keeping the mood light and festive. Miss Rodeo America Amanda Jenkins was also on hand to pass-out awards and pose for photos. Wells Cargo Construction took home top honors as Contractor of the Year; Midwest Drywall Co. Inc., was Subcontractor of the Year; Perini Building Co. was named Safest Contractor of the Year; and, APCO Equipment was named Supplier of the Year. Meanwhile, Las Vegas Paving Corp. won Heavy/Civil Project of the Year for the I-15/Blue Diamond Interchange, and M.J. Dean Construction received Building Project of the Year for Marriott's Grand Chateau tower. Schwab Sales Co. was Associate of the Year and Brent Conrad of Werdco B.C. was Recruiter of the Year. A crowd of 250 people turned up for the yearly event, which included a free raffle for tickets to the National Finals Rodeo.