Astec wins national recognition for Web site

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) announced recently that Astec Inc. of Chattanooga, Tenn., has been named the winner in the associate member category of NAPA's Outstanding Web Site competition.

The company received the award at the association's 51st Annual Convention. The award recognizes Web site designs that promote the use of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) and the HMA industry.

Astec Inc. has been on line since 1998 but updated its Web site, www.astecinc.com, in 2005. The new site provides a wealth of information for visitors, starting with background on the company and the many types of equipment and services it offers. It features useful links for customers (to permitting agencies, weather, traffic, and more), departmental contact names, corporate information for Astec stockholders, and employment opportunities for job seekers. The company promotes its Web site in its print ads, directing audiences to find more detailed information about its products online.

Rogers Group receives NAPA award

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) announced recently that the Rogers Group Inc. of Gallatin, Tenn., is the winner of its 2005 Community Involvement Award. The company received the award at a special ceremony at the association's 51st Annual Convention in Hollywood, Fla.

NAPA presents its Community Involvement Award to hot-mix asphalt (HMA) companies that serve their communities through outstanding programs and projects.

The Rogers Group won the award for its involvement in numerous community events and activities in Sumner, Robertson and Davidson counties. These counties are home to four of the Rogers Group's quarries and asphalt plants as well as its corporate office.

"We strive to be good neighbors," said Judy Bowling, the company's administrative assistant and community relations coordinator. "It is a high priority with our company to do whatever we can to help our community."

"NAPA understands how important it is for the companies in our industry to participate in and support their communities," said Richard F. Moore Jr., 2005 chairman of the NAPA Board of Directors. "This award reflects the high priority that the Rogers Group Inc. places upon its relationship with its neighbors."

The National Asphalt Pavement Association is the only association that exclusively represents the interests of the hot-mix asphalt producer/contractor on the national level with Congress, government agencies and other national trade and business organizations.

Nashville NAWIC awards members, supporters

The Nashville Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction recently held its annual awards banquet at the Fifth Quarter Restaurant in Nashville.

Among attendees were members, families, co-workers and community supporters. Special guest appearances were made by Sandra Wilson of Nashville's Habitat for Humanity and NAWIC's Region 2 Director Angie McNair.

The banquet was held to recognize new members, members achieving certification in areas of professional education, members of longevity, and to present special awards for perfect attendance, NAWIC of the Year, Supporter of the Year and Rookie of the Year.

Donna Brown of One Call Staffing and Deb Angielczyk of Gale Smith Co. were pinned by Susan Carson, NAWIC Education Foundation president, in recognition of their construction industry technician certifications. Longevity Awards were presented to Barbara Vaughter of Nashville Machine Elevator Co., Betty Capps of BB&T, Susan Moon of Richland LLC, Dottie Brown of The Parent Co. and Patsy Smith of the American Society of Professional Estimators.

Marti Zioboro of Metro Real Property Services and long-time NAWIC member received the Perfect Attendance Awards. NAWIC Secretary Kelly Smith of J. E. Crain Construction received the NAWIC Rookie of the Year Award. Rookie of the Year recognizes members of less than 18 months who display their dedication through their attendance and participation in committees and other chapter activities.

Supporter of the Year was presented to Increte of Middle Tennessee. The award is presented to the company or community group that has shown the most support for NAWIC throughout the year. Increte owners Dawn and Jerry Kelly supported NAWIC in 2005 through use of their facilities for meetings and events, as well as through monetary contributions to the chapter. Kelly is also Nashville NAWIC's treasurer and Industry Appreciation Committee chairman.

NAWIC of the Year was presented to Donna Brown, owner of One Call Staffing. In her two years with NAWIC, Brown has been active on the Board of Directors, and chairs multiple chapter and regional committees, including the Nashville Chapter's Membership Committee and the local and regional Women in Construction Week Committees.