The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) presented their 2018 Distinguished Service/Association Awards to six recipients at the 55th Annual ACPA Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in November (click on photos below to enlarge and follow the link below for more photos and information on each award):
1. HARMANN-HIRSCHMAN-EGAN AWARD—
Don Detwiler, Chairman-New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co.-Pennsylvania, for long-standing commitment to advancing technology and elevating concrete pavement quality; plus, a distinguished career and lifelong service to the association and industry.
One of American Concrete Pavement Association’s (ACPA’s) highest and most coveted awards, Detwiler is recognized for his long-standing commitment to advancing technology while producing high quality of concrete pavements. The award also recognized Detwiler’s distinguished career and lifelong service to ACPA and the concrete pavement industry.
The award was presented by Chuck Niederriter, 2018 Chairman-ACPA Board of Directors and Chief Operating Officer-Golden Triangle Construction Co., Inc. Niederriter said, “Don Detwiler served and led the industry nationally and locally in Pennsylvania with class and vision. He led the way in getting our first chapter off the ground in the northeastern U.S. He assisted the industry through challenging times as ACPA’s chairman in 1979 and he led the change of our name from the American Concrete Paving Association to American Concrete Pavement Association. The simple act of changing our association’s name actually inspired a new vision and a renewed focus on our mission to support our members and chapters, something that is more important than ever today!”
Niederriter also recounted a few of Detwiler’s many career highlights, beginning with his early years with New Enterprise Stone & Lime. “Don graduated from Juniata College in 1964 and joined the family business at a time when New Enterprise began paving concrete roadways. This was the start of 50-plus years of concrete paving excellence in building highways such as Interstate 80, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Route 22, Route 220 and the Bud Shuster Highway. Under his guidance, New Enterprise achieved the “Mile-a-Day Club” [recognition by ACPA] on a few occasions, paved over a million square yard in one season, and we estimate that Don was involved with over 14 million SY of concrete paving. I think it is safe to say that he has built more concrete roads in Pennsylvania than any other company. [Don] has been very influential to both PennDot and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, which led to many projects throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Influence can occur in many different ways,” Niederriter said, adding. “Don’s influence is borne of his integrity and quality of work,” Niederriter said.
Hartmann-Hirschman-Egan Award is one of the most coveted awards presented by the ACPA. The award recognizes individuals, companies, and other organizations for unparalleled commitment, dedication, participation, and leadership in the concrete pavement community. The award is named for past ACPA Secretary-Treasurers Harold Hartmann (1964-1974), Robert Hirschman (1975-1987), and Edward Egan (1988-2007)—the latter two also serving as 1967 and 1986 chairmen. First presented in 1968, the award was originally named in honor of Harold W. Hartmann, ACPA Secretary-Treasurer from 1964 until 1974. Robert E. Hirschman’s name was added in 1987 in recognition of his tenure as ACPA Secretary-Treasurer from 1975 to 1987, as the ACPA Chairman in 1967, and then as ACPA President. In 2007, Edward A. Egan‘s name was added for the stations he occupied as ACPA Chairman in 1986, and as ACPA Secretary-Treasurer from 1988 to 2007—making him the longest-serving person in that capacity in the Association’s history! He was added in recognition of his steadfast leadership and dedication to the Association and the industry it serves. These individuals demonstrated leadership and tireless dedication to the concrete pavement industry, which helped shape the ACPA and the industry it serves. The award is presented to individuals or groups that demonstrate the same level of dedication as Hartmann, Hirschman, and Egan.
2. HAROLD J. HALM PRESIDENTIAL AWARD—
Congratulations to the Village of Kimberly, Wisconsin (WI) for becoming the 2018 recipient of the Harold Halm Presidential Award for achieving the remarkable milestone of 100% concrete roads. One of the highest-order recognitions, this achievement reflects the Village administration’s long-standing policy to build streets and roads to last, pass along these benefits to the taxpayers through quality pavements, lower street maintenance costs, and provide a better quality of life through other village services. The Village of Kimberly becomes the 13th recipient of this award.
“This policy represents a very responsible approach to governing the Village’s infrastructure, finances and an ideal to which large and small cities across the United States can look to as a positive example of how to be a responsible steward of the public’s resources and trust. It is particularly fitting that this award be presented during this, the year in which the Village achieved 100% concrete pavement streets. This is a remarkable milestone of national significance to the concrete pavement industry,” said Gerald F. Voigt, P.E., ACPA President & CEO.
This award will include specially commissioned painting depicting one of the concrete streets in the Village, which is home to 6,679 residents. Kimberly is located in Outagamie County, east of Appleton. Congratulations to the Village officials and residents of Kimberly! For the article on ACPA website, please go to: http://www.acpa.org/kimberly-hjhalm18/.
Named in honor of ACPA’s first President, the Harold J. Halm award is one of ACPA’s most prestigious honors, and is presented to individuals or organizations worthy of recognition for distinguished achievement. A few of the previous recognition awards have gone to:
• Contractor involved in the cleanup efforts at New York’s “Ground Zero”
• Long-time Chairman of the U.S. House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
• Contractor for 1st project funded by the landmark Federal-aid highway funding act of 1956
Others have included organizations and individuals from both the public and private sectors who have been considered visionaries, pioneers, and champions of the transportation construction.
3. MARLIN J. KNUTSON AWARD for TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT—
Jason Weiss, Ph.D., P.E., Engineering Head-Oregon State University School of Civil and Construction for
Technical Achievement. Weiss was recognized for fundamental advancement of concrete pavement durability through applied research, including application of the ring and dual-ring tests; resistivity test, and most notably the “formation factor”. Some of Professor Weiss’ notable technical achievements are important components of the “Performance Engineered Mixtures (PEM)” Program, enabling the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), state departments of transportation (DOTs), and industry to work collaboratively to develop the next generation specification for concrete pavement quality assurance.
Awarded annually since 1998, the Marlin J. Knutson Award for Technical Achievement has been presented to an individual or group who has made significant contributions to advance the development and implementation of technical innovations and best practices in the design and construction of concrete pavements. This award is named in honor of Marlin J. Knutson, the 2nd Chief Executive of ACPA (served 13 years from 1985 to 1998), and during his tenure, was a staunch advocate for technical service and technology transfer.
4. & 5. PAVEMENT LONGEVITY AWARDS—
ACPA recognized two long-life pavements with the association’s Lifetime Pavement Recognition Award, each harboring concrete thoroughfares with seven-plus decades’ service life.
The City of Boulder, Colorado was recognized for a four-block section of Mapleton Avenue … a location of great importance to a vibrant city. Built in 1927, and with minimal maintenance over its 91-year life, the concrete pavement stands as an exceptional and durable example of concrete put to the test. This historic section of Mapleton Avenue has contributed to economic development, including mining camps, the discovery of gold, and the growth of the University of Colorado.
Gerald F. Voigt, ACPA President & CEO said, “More than 90 years later, and thanks to the forward-thinking of past Boulder city officials and engineers, Mapleton Avenue continues to serve the city well. It also serves as a reminder of the impact solid infrastructure can have on a community.”
The Florida DOT-District 5, for Woodland Boulevard in DeLand, Florida. The concrete pavement designated as US 17/92 and Woodland Boulevard, extends the entire north-south length of the City of DeLand, and remains in excellent condition as it approaches eight decades of service. Built in 1939 and dedicated in 1940, the jointed-reinforced concrete pavement serves Stetson University and Florida DOT’s District 5 Headquarters, along with many other businesses in the city. This storied pavement plays an important role in the community, as the site of many parades and civic celebrations. “Nearly 80 years later, and thanks to the foresight of past city and state engineers, Woodland Boulevard serves as a reminder of the impact solid infrastructure can have on a community,” Voigt said.
The ACPA Longevity/Lifetime Pavement Award has been awarded annually since 1994 and is presented to the agency owner of an in-service concrete pavement that has demonstrated exceptional performance and service to its local community, state, and users. This recognition rotates annually between public market segments: highway, street/road, and airport.
6. SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AWARDS—
ACPA presented the 2018 Sustainable Practices Award to the Florida DOT and Archern Western Constructors in recognition of the innovative design-build team who proposed, engineered, and built a 16-ft wide full-depth concrete shoulder to serve as an emergency lane along State Route 98 in Jacksonville, Florida. The decision to provide the emergency lane reflects forward-thinking context sensitivity—a rare and an inherently important part of sustainable construction! This is a positive example of including the societal benefit of avoiding future construction costs and eliminating future lane closures. A representative of Archer Western 
Construction accepted the award on behalf of the design-build team.
About the Sustainable Practices Award is presented to an organization or team (owner and contractor) who demonstrate leadership by implementing sustainable design and construction practices that consider societal, environmental and economic factors.
To see a full list of ALL award recipients, please visit: http://www.acpa.org/distinguished-service-awards/. Photo links are included in the announcements. In some cases, the photos depict the awards instead of the award recipients (who were not able to attend the awards ceremony because of work schedules or travel limitations). Select the individual award box to expand the section.
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Phone: 847.423.8703 | E-mail: bdavenport@acpa.org