2016 Awards

2016 Awards

The James Barron Apprentice of the Year Award

PDF awards a cash prize, known as the James Barron award, to the best apprentice in each class of the Apprenticeship/Journeyman Training School. A scholarship program funded by PDF also encourages apprentices to supplement their trade skills with business training at local colleges.

Wall and Ceiling Industry Advancement Fund Interior Finish Carpenter Apprentice of the Year

WCIAF awards a cash prize, known as the Interior Finish Carpenter Apprentice of the Year award, to the best apprentice in each class of the Apprenticeship/Journeyman Training School. A scholarship program funded by PDF also encourages apprentices to supplement their trade skills with business training at local colleges.

2016 Finishing Touch Awards

2016 Finishing Touch Award Winners

Drywall Taping – Commercial

1^st Place – TJ Wies Contracting, Inc – Danforth Plant Science Center Expansion

2^nd Place – Wies Drywall and Construction – St. Louis County Library Renovations (Samuel C. Sachs, Natural Bridge, Cliff Cave, Oak Bend, and Prairie Commons branches)

Drywall Framing and Installation – Commercial

1^st Place – TJ Wies Contracting, Inc – Danforth Plant Science Center Expansion

2^nd Place – TJ Wies Contracting, Inc – Stonecrest at Claytonview

Drywall Taping – Residential

1^st Place – Laramie Drywall – Haupt Residence

Drywall Framing and Installation – Residential

1^st Place – Laramie Drywall – Haupt Residence

Painting – Exterior – Commercial

1^st Place – Paintsmiths of St. Louis – The Parking Spot

Honorable Mention – Bazan Painting – Forest Park Steinberg Prairie Boardwalk

Painting – Interior – Commerical

1^st Place – Paintsmiths of Missouri – Union Station Grand Headhouse Hotel Renovation

2^nd Place – Paintsmiths of St. Louis – Washington University Fitness, Recreation, and Athletic Facility

Honorable Mention – Leach Painting – IBEW Henry Miller Museum

Industrial Structures

1^st Place – Thomas Industrial Coatings – Eads Bridge

2^nd Place – Thomas Industrial Coatings – Hoan Bridge

3^rd Place – Coatings Unlimited – Montrose Bridge

Honorable Mention – Bazan Painting – Ameren Osage Power Plant (Bagnell Dam)

Honorable Mention – Thomas Industrial Coatings – ACBL Vessel Conversion

Industrial Buildings

Honorable Mention (Secret Award?) – Jos. Ward Painting Co. – Boeing Building 245

Commercial Wallcovering

1^st Place – Paintsmiths of St. Louis – Lambert – St. Louis International Airport Terminal Two

2^nd Place – Paintsmiths of Missouri – Union Station Grand Headhouse Hotel Renovation

Special Effects – Commercial

1^st Place – Paintsmiths of St. Louis – Market & Jefferson Stairwell

Innovative Exterior Finish

1^st Place Niehaus Building Services LLC – WUMC Campus Renewal

Honorable Mention – TJ Wies Contracting, Inc – American Optometric Association Headquarters