Event: October 6, 2022
Nomination Deadline: August 2, 2022
NOMINATE NOW2021 Newsmakers of the Year
On Oct. 21, 2021, The Daily Reporter honored the 2021 Newsmakers of the Year from across the industry, including estimators, educators, innovators, project managers, builders, unsung heroes and many more.
- 2021 Newsmakers of the Year awards. Photos by Kevin Harnack
- Miron Construction’s Todd Sabourin talks with his peers during the networking portion of the event.
- Honoree for Green Builder of the Year Louis Liu of C.G. Schmidt talks with friends before the awards program.
- J.H. Findorff & Son employees Josh Baysinger (left) and Project Manager of the Year honoree Mike Luther talk before the program.
- Construction Inspector of the Year honoree Ken Spies (left) talks with co-worker Eric Harrmann, both of AG Architecture, before the awards presentation.
- Attendees network at the Discovery World Pavilion at the conclusion of the Newsmakers award event.
This Year’s Honorees
Architect of the Year
Builder of the Year
Construction Inspector of the Year
Estimator of the Year
Mark Barnhart, VJS Construction Services
Ben Trubach, Gilbane Building Company
Green Builder of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Donnie Bogle-Boesiger, Findorff
Joe Good, Gilbane Building Company
Tim Verheyen, Hunzinger Construction
Interior Designer of the Year
Stephanie Vierling, Bray Architects
Minority-Owned Business of the Year
Ugo Nwagbaraocha, Diamond Discs International
Office Manager of the Year
Ellen Del Vecchio, Bray Architects
Project Executive of the Year
Andy Derksen, Miron Construction
Project Manager of the Year
Chris Coggins, VJS Construction Services
Andie Rodenkirch, Hunzinger Construction
Hailey Schwobe, AG Architecture
Subcontractor of the Year
Super Super of the Year
Jeff Brayton, Miron Construction
Joe Forster, VJS Construction Services
Dave Klermund, Hunzinger Construction
Daniel Von Rueden, Hunzinger Construction
Unsung Hero of the Year
Veteran-Owned Business of the Year