AWCI on the Job

October 2024

In Memoriam: Barbara Kono

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Barbara Kono on September 4, 2024.

February 2024

AWCI Introduces New Website

Built from the ground up and developed for nearly one year, the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry’s new website, awci.org, serves as the central hub for the wall and ceiling industry. Launched Jan....

November 2023

Knauf Honored for Distinguished Service

AWCI’s Distinguished Service Award was presented to Alfons-Jean Knauf, retired CEO of Richter System GmbH & Co., Germany, during AWCI’s Industry Leaders Conference last month in Boston. The award recognizes an individual for exemplary volunteer...

November 2023

AWCI CARES Reaches Grant Milestone

AWCI CARES awarded a grant in October that pushed the total amount given to AWCI members in need to more than $400,000 since the program began in 2005. Because AWCI cares about its members, AWCI...

August 2023

Porinchak Recognized for 30 Years at AWCI

The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry staff recognized Laura M. Porinchak with a plaque given to her at a group lunch to celebrate her 30th anniversary with AWCI.      Serving as...

August 2023

AWCI Meetings Update

AWCI members will meet in Boston Oct. 17–20 for AWCI’s Industry Leaders Conference. This event is designed to provide a more intimate setting for industry executives to convene, learn best practices and network with peers....

June 2023

Leonard Liddle Honored for Military Service

On April 20, AWCI member Leonard Liddle of Liddle Brothers Contractors in Nashville, Tenn., was an honoree on this year’s Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee. He, along with other selected American military veterans, was...