The AWCI Pinnacle Award is given to an individual who most merits the industry’s highest recognition.
The individual who receives this award has given time and energy unselfishly for the benefit of AWCI and the industry, and who exhibits family dedication and commitment to community.
2023 Recipient: Brent Allen; Compass Construction; Dublin, OH
The award recognizes an individual for exemplary volunteer service to the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry.
AWCI members and chapter staff who volunteer their time and resources in support of the association play a vital role in the success of its programs, services and events.
2023 Recipient: Alfons-Jean Knauf
AWCI’s award recognizes excellence in construction quality in the face of complicated and challenging projects, and is awarded to a team of AWCI members.
Winning Project: 2019 MAC Baggage Claim and Ticketing Lobby, St. Paul, MN
Contractor: Mulcahy Nickolaus LLC
AWCI Team Members: Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions, ClarkDietrich, Excel Engineering, Inc., Grabber Construction Products, Inc., Hilti, Inc., Mariono\WARE, National Gypsum Company, Radius Track Corporation, Specified Technologies, Inc., Spectra Precision, Tamarack Materials, Inc. (A GMS Company), USG Corporation
Winning Project: Turfway Park Racing & Gaming, Florence, KY
Contractor: Performance Contracting, Inc.
AWCI Team Members: Ames Taping Tools, Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions, CertainTeed Gypsum, ClarkDietrich, Fry Reglet, Hilti, Inc., Interior Supply, Inc. (AD Building Materials), Master Wall, Inc., National Gypsum Company, Owens Corning, Trim-Tex, Inc., United Building Materials, Inc. (A GMS Company)
Winning Project: P526, Universal City, CA
Contractor: KHS&S Contractors
AWCI Team Members: Ames Taping Tools, Foundation Building Materials, Hilti, Inc., L&W Supply, West Coast Firestopping, Inc., Westside Building Materials (A GMS Company)
Winning Project: Sutter Health Santa Rosa Regional Hospital Expansion, Santa Rosa, CA
Contractor: California Drywall Co.
AWCI Team Members: California Expanded Metal Products (CEMCO), ClarkDietrich, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, L&W Supply, Owens Corning, PABCO Gypsum, USG Corporation
Winning Project: Kathleen MacDonald High School (Agnew HS), San Jose, CA
Contractor: Raymond – Northern California, Inc.
AWCI Team Members: California Expanded Metal Products (CEMCO), ClarkDietrich, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, L&W Supply, USG Corporation
Winning Project: Bailey’s Fine Jewlery, Cary, NC (Tie)
Contractor: Precision Walls, Inc.
AWCI Team Members: Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions, ClarkDietrich, Colonial Materials (A GMS Company), Fry Reglet, Hilti, Inc., L&W Supply, Owens Corning, USG Corporation
Winning Project: Hermes at South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa (Tie)
Contractor: Raymond – Southern California, Inc.
AWCI Team Members: California Expanded Metal Products (CEMCO), ClarkDietrich, Clinch-On Cornerbead Company, Hilti, Inc., National Gypsum Company, L&W Supply, USG Corporation
Winning Project: Resorts World Theater, Las Vegas, NV
Contractor: George M. Raymond Co.
AWCI Team Members: Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions, California Expanded Metal Products (CEMCO), ClarkDietrich, Dryvit Systems, Inc., Foundation Building Materials, Hilti, Inc., Westside Building Materials (A GMS Company)
Winning Project: The Grand LA, Los Angeles, CA
Contractor: Raymond – Southern California, Inc.
AWCI Team Members: ClarkDietrich, Hilti, Inc., Parex USA, Simpson Strong-Tie, Stockton Products, Trim-Tex, Inc., USG Corporation
AWCI’s safety award gives national recognition to members who manage an effective safety program in a given year.
Winner: Raymond – San Diego, Inc., San Diego, CA
Winner: Precision Walls, Inc., Cary, NC
