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CWA Hall of Fame
Deadline: July 29, 2011
CWA is accepting nominations for the CWA Hall of Fame. The new inductees will be honored at the 2011 CWA Annual Awards Dinner on October 25, 2011 at the Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX during the annual conference. This is a highly prestigious honor awarded to only a few individuals who exemplify true lifetime achievement as journalists in the construction industry.
In 2008 in celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Construction Writers Association created the Hall of Fame to honor journalists for their lifetime achievement in the construction industry. The CWA Founding Fathers – Robert Boger, Duane Cronk, Arthur A. Faber, James T. Jenkins, Jr., E. E. "Gene" Halmos, Henry T. Perez, William H. Quirk, John Rehfeld, Dr. George E. Symons, and Edward Weilepp, along with longtime members Greg Sitek and Gordon Wright, were inducted into the inaugural class at the 2008 Annual Conference.
Hall of Fame Classes
Awards Ceremony
Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at the CWA Annual Conference Awards Dinner. The inductees are requested to be in attendance at the CWA Awards Dinner on October 25, 2011 at the Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX.
Judging Specifications
The judging criteria include:
- Previous and current accolades provided with the submittal
- CWA involvement as an officer, chair, and committee member, etc.
- References provided by nominator(s)
- Career accomplishments provided with the submittal
- Reasons why this nominee is being recommended for the Hall of Fame
- Other support information included with the submittal
All Hall of Fame inductees will be presented to the person(s) at the CWA Annual Meeting. The Hall of Fame Committee and the Executive Committee may select not to induct any new candidates in any given year. New inductees for the Hall of Fame will be at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
Entry Specifications
All nominations must include a(n):
- Original copy of a completed Hall of Fame Nomination Form
- Copies of any supportive materials
- Two copies of the full submittal if sent by courier or USPS
Entry Fee
There is no entry fee for this award.
Deadlines
The deadline for nominations is July 29, 2011. Please send your nominations to the CWA Headquarters.
The Hall of Fame Committee will review nominations and submit candidates to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for final approval.
All Hall of Fame inductees will be notified by August 19, 2011.
Send your nomination by mail or email to the CWA Headquarters to:
Deborah J. Hodges
Executive Director
Construction Writers Association
P.O. Box 14784
Chicago, IL 60614
Please note “2011 Hall of Fame Nomination” on the addressed envelope.
By Email: info@constructionwriters.org
Please include the title “2011 Hall of Fame Nomination” in the subject line of the email.
All nominations submitted by email must include the original Hall of Fame Nomination Form and include supportive information in the attachments.
If you submit your nomination by email, then CWA recommends that you contact us to be sure that your submittal was received in a timely manner. CWA will confirm all submittals by email. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact the office.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact the Hall of Fame Chair or the Executive Director.
Bill Wilson, Hall of Fame Committee Chair
Roads & Bridges (Scranton Gillette)
T-847-391-1029
bwilson@sgcmail.com
Deborah J. Hodges, Executive Director
Construction Writers Association
T-773-687-8726
info@constructionwriters.org