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2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS PERFORMANCEAWARDS NOMINEES Each year at the NUCA of Florida Annual Conference, Performance Awards are given out to recognize those in the underground utility contracting industry that exemplify excellence in the Association at both the state and local level. Our 2017 Performance Award winners are highlighted below, however, we think all the nominees are winners! Mitch Ellington Award This award is given to a Contractor Member or employee of a member whom has made a significant contribution, on the local and or state level, to the industry and or the association. Contractor Nominees Elliott Jones, Project Manager, A.J. Johns Inc. Drew Lane, Sales, Advanced Drainage Systems Joseph G. Weber, President, J.D. Weber Construction Gary D. Sawyer Award This award is presented to an Associate Member or employee of a member whom has made a significant contribution, on the local and or state level, to the industry and or the association. Associate Nominees Rick Bolinger, Sales, County Materials Kim Horn, Branch Manager, Ferguson Waterworks Andrew J. Mayts Award This award is presented annually to a NUCA of Florida Board Member whom has made a significant contribution on the local and or state level to the industry and or the association. Board Nominees Tim Carmichael, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Associated Construction Products Scott Johnson, President, Johnson-Davis Jon Woodall, Vice President, John Woody, Inc. Bernie Vito accepts on behalf of Scott Johnson. 18 DITCHMEN • JULY 2017