Daily Reporter honors its Newsmakers of the Year

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The Daily Reporter honored its 2016 Newsmakers of the Year on Wednesday at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. Nearly 325 construction industry professionals were in attendance to honor 29 Newsmakers.

Meet the Class of 2016:

Zimmerman connects with clients to find ideal design

Architect of the Year – Zimmerman Architectural Studios

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Mortenson takes pride in past while looking to future

Builder of the Year – Mortenson Construction

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Griffith helps industry meet residency requirements

Educator of the Year – Tracey Griffith, WRTP/BIG Step

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Gutierrez’ work shaves $600M from Zoo Interchange

Engineer of the Year – Bob Gutierrez, WisDOT

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Employee-owned Excel Engineering aptly named

Engineering Firm of the Year – Excel Engineering

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Wilz starts on ceilings, hits ground running as an estimator

Estimator of the Year – Steve Wilz, Miron Construction

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Dillis leads with trust, encouragement

Executive of the Year – Mike Dillis, J.H. Findorff

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Sorge learned ways of the trade in ‘old school’

Executive of the Year – Mike Sorge, Mortenson Construction

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ZZ doesn’t snore when it comes to community service

Humanitarian of the Year – James “ZZ” Zradicka, J.H. Findorff

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McGowan battling labor shortage one click at a time

Innovator of the Year – Terry McGowan, Wisconsin Operating Engineers

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Plunkett Raysich Architects uses design to reflect client’s story

Interior Designer of the Year – PRA Interior Designers

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Choice Construction builds itself a home in Milwaukee

Minority-Owned Company of the Year – Brian Mitchell, Choice Construction Companies

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For Boettcher, fun makes for a job well-done

Project Manager of the Year – Scott Boettcher, Catalyst Construction

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Lincoln Logs build Labucki’s career path

Project Manager of the Year – Chad Labucki, Mortenson Construction

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Hutton stood in eye of prevailing-wage hurricane

Public Official of the Year – Rob Hutton, State Representative

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Amid building boom, Stamper looks out for residents

Public Official of the Year – Russell Stamper II, Milwaukee Alderman

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Bertocchi excels in ‘male-dominated’ construction industry

Rising Young Professional – Erin Bertocchi, Mortenson Construction

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Grandpa fuels Feuling’s lifelong love of construction

Rising Young Professional – Sara Feuling, WisDOT

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Koepsell handles career from the ground up

Rising Young Professional – Benjamin Koepsell, Michels Corporation

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New to Wisconsin, McDaniel fits right in at Tri-North

Rising Young Professional – Jared McDaniel, Tri-North Builders

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Customer service allows Miller-Bradford to get bigger, better

Service Provider of the Year, Mike Soley, Miller-Bradford & Risberg Inc.

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J.F. Ahern has been doing it right for 140 years

Subcontractor of the Year – J.F. Ahern Company

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Blubaugh continues service to country through construction

Super super – Justin Blubaugh, Mortenson Construction

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Organization, communication key to Hause’s success

Team Leader of the Year – Laura Hause, Gilbane Building Company

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Grimes treads lightly, but leaves her mark across Wisconsin

Unsung Hero of the Year – Jennifer Grimes, WisDOT

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From cutting grass to cutting edge, Kurth does it all

Unsung Hero of the Year – Arlyn Kurth, Ruekert & Mielke

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Baysinger’s work turns virtual into reality

Virtual Construction Manager of the Year – Josh Baysinger, J.H. Findorff

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Employ Milwaukee connects jobseekers with industry’s needs

Workforce Creator of the Year – Employ Milwaukee

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Thayer takes Tri-North to a national stage

Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient – Tom Thayer, Tri-North Builders

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