ORANGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA), the region’s leading member-driven, nonprofit association for union contractors, has announced the winners of it 2023 President’s Gala awards program. The program recognizes people and organizations that have made significant contributions to the industry and their communities while inspiring innovation in their respective fields. Winners will receive their awards at SCCA’s annual President’s Gala on Nov. 4 at the coastal Waterfront Hotel in Huntington Beach, Calif.
“Safe, effective highways, roads and bridges are critical to California’s economy and car-centric culture,” said Charlie Nobles, executive director of the SCCA. “This year’s winners all made critical contributions in the heavy civil construction segment responsible for this infrastructure, something we should never take for granted.”
Ames Construction will be recognized as “Contractor of the Year” for its numerous contributions on critical transportation infrastructure projects throughout Southern California, including work to add Express lanes on the I-15 in Riverside as well as major rail projects on the Perris Valley Line and Union Pacific Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal.
SCCA’s “Industry Partner of the Year” will be presented to Rebuild SoCal for its work supporting statewide infrastructure projects and developing transportation education efforts in Southern California.
Ray Hopkins, chief, Division of Construction at CalTrans, will be celebrated as “VIP of the Year.” In his role overseeing highway construction throughout California, Ray has earned a reputation for fairness, honesty, and steadfast advocacy of communication and transparency within the construction industry.
Finally, California State Assemblyman Tom Lackey will be honored with the “Ed Kalish Legislator of the Year” award for his unwavering support of the heavy civil construction community and advocacy for both businesses and labor alike.
“It’s a massive and expensive task to build and maintain the transportation system that we all rely upon,” said John Gasparo, president of the SCCA board of directors and director of Security Paving, Westlake Village, Calif. “The individuals and companies we’re recognizing all made an outsized positive impact to southern California’s transportation infrastructure. We’re delighted to share our appreciation of their accomplishments with the construction industry and the public.”
About the SCCA
Established in 1974, Southern California Contractors Association (SCCA) is a membership-driven and governed association founded to empower and protect Southern California's union-contractors. SCCA’s impactful legacy is built on strong labor relations, legislative engagement, essential resources, and industry advocacy. SCCA aims to see a stronger, more resilient Southern California built by SoCal union contractors.
