Each year, the MCA takes time recognize the exceptional work of its members and honor those who have excelled at their craft in the categories of building, concrete, environmental, highway, partnering, and workforce development. These Awards are presented in January at the MCA Winter Convention.
Excellence in Construction Awards: How to Apply
The MCA application period for the MCA Excellence in Construction Awards is now open! The application deadline this year is November 11, 2024. Only MCA members are eligible for these awards. Applications are then judged independently by members from neighboring AGC chapters, as well as several concrete professionals. Please see the following Awards categories and select the one that is appropriate for your project. NOTE: you can submit a project for consideration in multiple categories by completing a separate application for each category.
- Concrete Excellence: Subcategories include — Water/Sewer/Utilities; Agricultural Concrete; Bridges; Paving; and Industrial Commercial
- Highway Excellence: Subcategories include — Best Paving & Smoothness/Volumetric & Density; Best Urban/City Project; and Best Rural Project
- Building Excellence: Subcategories include — Commercial, Institutional, Best Specialty Contractor Project, Industrial, and Best Historic Restoration
- Environmental Excellence: One category covering Water Quality, Air Quality, Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Development, Habitat Restoration/Enhancement, and Waste Management
- Workforce Development, presented by the MCA Education Foundation: Presented to the best program and/or event that best exemplifies efforts to promote careers in the trades or construction industry.
- MCA/MDT Partnering Excellence: Partnering excellence between MCA contractors and the Montana Department of Transportation is recognized for both Level 1 and 2 partnering projects.
2023 Excellence in Construction Award Winners
2023 MCA Building Excellence Awards
“Best Custom Residence Project”
Presented To: Dick Anderson Construction
For: Rock Creek Flint View Residence
2023 MCA Concrete Excellence Awards
“Best Industrial/Commercial $1-5M Project”
Presented To: Youderian Construction
Project: Grub Dam Reconstruction
2023 MCA Education Foundation Award
“Contractors in the Community”
Presented To: TC Glass
For: Centerville School
2023 MCA Concrete Excellence Awards
“Best Industrial/Commercial Over $5M Project”
Presented To: Martel Construction
Project: Jet Aviation – Bozeman Hangar
2023 MCA Highway Excellence Awards
“Best Paving & Smoothness/Volumetric Density”
Presented To: Riverside Contracting, Inc.
For: Dillon-Apex
2023 MCA Building Excellence Awards
“Best Specialty Contractor Project”
Presented To: Encore Electric
For: Yellowstone Club Public Safety Building
2023 MCA Concrete Excellence Awards
“Best Paving Project”
Presented To: United Materials of Great Falls
Project: Centralized Deicing Facility, GF Airport
2023 MCA Building Excellence Awards
“Best Commercial Project”
Presented To: Langlas & Associates
For: KOA Corporate Headquarters
2023 MCA Highway Excellence Awards
“Best Reconstruction of an Urban/City Project”
Presented To: CK May Excavating, Inc.
For: N. 7th Ave & Griffin Drive – Bozeman
2023 MCA Building Excellence Awards
“Best Industrial Project”
Presented To: Dick Anderson Construction
For: Coca-Cola High Country, Billings
2023 MCA Concrete Excellence Awards
“Best Agricultural Project”
Presented To: Youderian Construction and Casino Creek Concrete
Project: JBC Farms Roller Compacted Concrete
2023 MCA Building Excellence Awards
“Best Institutional Project”
Presented To: Swank Enterprises
For: Paul D. Wachholz College Center
2023 MCA Concrete Excellence Awards
“Best Technical Merit” & “Water/Sewer/Utilities”
Presented To: NW Construction
Project: Yellowtail Dam Spillway
2023 MCA Building Excellence Awards
“Best Excellence in Craftsmanship Project”
Presented To: Swank Enterprises
For: Montana Museum of Art & Culture
2023 MCA Concrete Excellence Awards
“Best Bridges Project” & “Judge’s Choice Award”
Presented To: Sletten Construction
Project: I-90 Yellowstone River Bridge, Billings
2023 MCA Highway Excellence Awards
“Best Reconstruction of a Rural Project”
Presented To: Wickens Construction, Inc.
For: JCT 462 – East & West, Jordan
2023 MCA Building Excellence Awards
“Best Historic Restoration Project”
Presented To: R&R Taylor Construction
For: Lake Lodge Cabin Renovations, Yellowstone National Park
2023 MCA Excellence In Partnering Awards, Level 2
Presented To: Knife River & MDT District 1
Project: Design Build Kalispell ADA Upgrades
2023 MCA Excellence In Partnering Awards, Level 1
Presented To: Sletten Construction & MDT District 5
Project: I-90 Yellowstone River Bridge, Billings