Since 2005, Barton Malow has honored its team members through a peer-nominated Awards of Excellence program. Our 2024 winners were recognized in four awards categories - Builder, Leader, Impact, and Craftsman - and presented with their honors at an internal team member event held on Thursday, October 24.
Builder Award Winner: Gary Hatter, General Superintendent
The Builder Award calls for nominees to be team members who have jobsite responsibility and display excellence in the following areas:
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Consistently provides the level of service needed by the project and client
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Demonstrates excellent builder acumen
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Actions reflect our core values (Integrity, Partnership, Empowerment)
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Embraces technology as a driver of efficiency
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Drives a strong safety culture
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Encourages ideas from everyone
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Words and actions reflect care and concern for fellow team members
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Fosters a respectful jobsite and deals fairly with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers
Leader Award Winner: Aron Csont, Project Director
The Leader Award criteria focuses on a team member who displays excellence in the following areas:
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Provides clear expectations and milestones
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Exhibits vulnerability and humble leadership by embracing feedback to learn and improve
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Actions reflect our core values (Integrity, Partnership, Empowerment)
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Cares deeply and challenges directly
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Advocates for inclusive work teams
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Drives a strong safety culture
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Exhibits consistency in words and actions
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Motivates and inspires others
Impact Award Winner: Octavous Crosby, Superintendent
Among the criteria considered for the Impact Award is excellence in one or more of the following areas:
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Influencing People - Made a significant impact personally or professionally on a Barton Malow team member. Has an overflow of positive energy that is inspiring, uplifting, and impactful to Barton Malow's culture.
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Improving Projects/Workplace - Positively impacted the workplace and improved processes with innovative thinking and team collaboration.
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Strengthening Communities - Demonstrates a passion for serving the community as a volunteer, donor, fundraiser, trustee, or by serving on committees and boards, leading apprenticeship programs, speaking on careers in construction, supporting youth organizations, serving as scout leaders and coaches, assisting the elderly and disabled, performing as a volunteer first responder, or serving as an active military professional.
Craftsman Award Winner: George Eschker, Laborer Foreman
The Craftsman Award specifically focuses on recognizing a Journeyman, Foreman, or General Superintendent who displays excellence in the following areas:
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Consistently delivers quality workmanship
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Drives a strong safety culture
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Demonstrates pride and passion for the trade and its advancement
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Supports an inclusive work environment
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Willingly shares knowledge through the support and mentorship of aspiring apprentices
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Respected and trusted by the team
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Actions reflect our core values (Integrity, Partnership, Empowerment)