The Building Congress & Exchange (BC&E) honored and recognized the extraordinary skill and talent of 20 individuals from the construction and design industry at the 79th Annual Craftsmanship Awards on Nov. 2 at the Warehouse at Camden Yards. The winners represent all facets of the industry.
Over two days in June, the Craftsmanship Committee judged 46 nominations that ranged from specialty painting and lighting to HVAC, carpentry, stone and iron work. Each nominated project was judged based on overall craftsmanship including the quality of work, complexity of both technical and design challenges and the level of difficulty.
A complete list of winners is located on page 2. To review videos about the winning craftsmen and their work, please visit the BC&E website at http://www.bcebaltimore.org/
During the evening, the Building Congress & Exchange Foundation also honored four promising high school students with Future Craftsman and Design Awards: Hailey Brennan from Dulaney High School, for HVAC & Engineering; Joseph Schlick from Western School of Technology, for Mechanical Construction/Plumbing; Trevor Wimmer from Carroll County Career and Technology Center, for Welding; and Benjamin Hamann from Harford Technical High School, for Carpentry. In addition to recognition for their achievements, these students also receive scholarships to pursue further training, degrees or supplies to begin work in the construction or design field.
For the second year, the Building Congress & Exchange awarded the Judge’s Choice Award. This award recognizes the best craftsmanship of the 20 winners. This year’s award recipient was Doug Wilder from Elite Restoration for his Masonry - Exterior Stone work on the Ellicott City Flood Retaining Wall.
The third annual Rising Star Award, which recognizes an outstanding young craftsman who exceeds their company’s expectations and shows exceptional skills and promise in the industry, was awarded to Tarrell Lessane, a Marble Finisher Trainee with Hilgartner Natural Stone Company, Inc.
79th ANNUAL CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNERS
The Lodge at Homewood Willow Ponds
JEREMIAH OTT
Fine Line Trim, LLC
Architectural Millwork, Casework
and Laminates
SHANE FANNIN
Robey, Inc.
Drywall, Rulon Ceiling, Faux Trusses
KEITH KRAMER
Hanover Iron Works
Ornamental Metal
Severna Park High School -
Mechanical Room 112
TREY KISTLER
GE Tignall & Co., Inc.
Mechanical - HVAC Piping
Baltimore City Project
MIKE SANTORO, JR.
DL Boyd, Inc.
Finishes - Plaster
KELLY WALKER
Baltimore Artstar, LLC
Specialty Painting
Mount Vernon Washington Monument
Historic Restoration
LUCAS HARMON
Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc.
Masonry - Exterior Stone, Interior Stone
and Marble, Conservation and Restoration
Center Stage Renovation & Addition
STEVE SEATON
Valid Electric Company, Inc.
Power Generation, Distribution
and Switchgear
MATTHEW PESKIE
Masque Sound
Electrical Audio-Visual Systems
Remington Row
KARL KRESS
Henry J. Knott Masonry, Inc.
Masonry - Brick Veneer and Cast Stone Mount Vernon Washington Monument
Historic Restoration (cont’d)
MATTHEW HANKINS
Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc.
Doors, Windows and Hardware
DUSTIN HAUGLAND
Ruff Roofers
Roofing Restoration and New Roofing
Ellicott City Flood Retaining Wall
DOUG WILDER
Elite Restoration
Masonry - Exterior Stone
Howard County Project
BILL SCHNETZLER
Cabinet Max Corp/Petrafab
Architectural Millwork, Casework
and Laminates
Wilde Lake Middle School
ROMARIO AMAYA
Roman Mosaic & Tile Company
Ceramic Tile and Terrazzo
Archbishop Spalding High School
Auditorium Renovation
DEMETRIOS NOMIKOS, JR.
Southern Acoustics
Drywall
Baltimore City Project
DAVE COLSTON
Henry J. Knott Masonry, Inc.
Masonry - Exterior Stone
ERIC RILL
Douglas Electric & Lighting
Lighting Systems, Power Generation,
Distribution and Switchgear
AARON FRY
SWF Industrial, Inc.
Metal Fabrication, Rigging of
Copper Still and Installation
JERRY TAYLOR
Baltimore Fabrication, LLC
Ornamental Metal and Metal Fabrication
About the Building Congress & Exchange
Founded in 1888, the Building Congress & Exchange (BC&E) is Metropolitan Baltimore’s premier organization for networking, education and business development for professionals in all facets of the construction industry. BC&E’s diverse and productive networking events bring together general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, developers, interior designers and building owners as well as associated professionals in finance, insurance, law, bonding and other industries. BC&E promotes improvements in the construction industry through educational programs about new technologies, market trends and best business practices and recognizes the finest craftsmen in the region through its annual awards program. For more information about the Building Congress & Exchange, please visit www.bcebaltimore.org.
