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AMCA Leader of the Year: Call for Nominations

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Dave Endres, Superlite Block, 2009 AMCA Leader of the Year award recipient.
The Arizona Masonry Contractors Association (AMCA) has opened nominations for the 2010 AMCA Leader of the Year.

The AMCA Leader of the Year is the highest recognition given by the Arizona Masonry Contractors Association to masonry industry owners, employees, and/or other respected members of the masonry industry.

The recipient is a man or a woman who contributes their time and expertise to industry associations, plays an active role in civic and community affairs, and assists fellow industry members. In short, he or she exemplifies the very best by continually bringing credit to the industry. This annual award will be presented at the AMCA Annual Meeting January 22, 2011.

Nominees must be the owner of or employed in a full-time capacity by a licensed masonry contracting company or other industry-related company that is located in Arizona.

For complete details and to nominate your candidate, visit www.azmasonrycontractors.com/leaderoftheyear.
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