The Russell Award

The Russell Award for newsletter excellence was established in 1993. The award is named for T. Randolph “Randy” Russell, who worked for the American Road & Transportation Builders Association from 1958 until his death in 1985. As vice president of public affairs and newsletter editor for ARTBA, Russell published a well-respected weekly newsletter.

2007Larry Riney of Riney Marketing Communications for John Deere's InFocus newsletter
Honorable mention to Marianna Boucher for McKim & Creed's newsletter.

2006Mark Gudenas, Swinerton Incoporated, The Swinerton Quarterly

2005Mark Gudenas, Swinerton Incoporated, The Swinerton Quarterly

2004Paul Levin, WPL Publishing Co. Inc., Construction Claims Advisor

2003Greg Sitek, Reed Construction Data Regional Publications, Green Source Report

2002Jack Klein, Contractor’s Business Management

2001Alison Carrera, FMI Corporation, Job Site Supervisor

2000Jim Olsztynski, PHC Profit Report

1999Jim Olsztynski, PHC Profit Report

1998Jim Olsztynski, PHC Profit Report

1997Jim Olsztynski, PHC Profit Report

1996David Wood, Words from Woody

1995David Wood, Words from Woody

1994Jim Olsztynski, PHC Profit Report

1993David Wood, Words from Woody
Kneeland Godfrey, Contractors Business Management Report (honorable mention)

1992Karen Haas Smith, Strategic Highway Research Program, Focus
Lee Gerkin, Construction Technology Lab, CTL Review (honorable mention)

1991Judy Short, Associated General Contractors, National Newsletter