NUCA Unveils Award Winners at Annual Meeting

The National Utility Contractors Association recently unveiled the winners of three prestigious awards at its annual meeting at the MGM Grand Hotel located in Las Vegas. These accolades include the Ditchdigger of the Year award, Associate Member of the Year award, and William H. Feather Safety Award. Winning Ditchdigger of the Year was Lauren Atwell, chief operating officer of Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors in Jacksonville, Florida. The former NUCA chairman was awarded for his many years of service to the American underground utility industry and his years of support for NUCA’s membership programs.“Lauren has served as a mentor to many at NUCA