The March of Dimes  Annual Construction and Transportation Awards Luncheon was held at the Palmer House Hilton on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Chicago.  This is a unique event that honors industry companies, organizations and individuals. Honoree categories include: Construction, Transportation, Professional Services, Leadership in the Public Sector, Leadership in the Private Sector, Community Impact and the “Rufus Taylor” Award. 

The ECA would like to congratulate two Association members who were very active in making the event a success:  Kendra Dinkins, Taylor Electric Company and Tara Szwabowski, John Burns Construction Company, as they were the 2021 Co-Chairs. 

We wish much continued success to the March of Dimes in their efforts!  Again, congratulations to Kendra and Tara for their participation!

The Awardees / Program for the
2021 March of Dimes Annual Construction & Transportation Awards Luncheon:

 
The 2021 Co-Chairs:
Kendra Dinkins, Taylor Electric Company
Tara Szwabowski, John Burns Construction Company

2021 Keynote Speaker:
Dorval Carter- Chicago Transit Authority

2021 Honorees:
2021 Construction Award:
McHugh- St. Regis Chicago

2021 Transportation Award:
F.H. Pachen & Walsh Construction- O'Hare Runway 9C/27C

2021 Professional Services Award:
Richard Wilson- Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture 

2021 Leadership in the Public Sector Award:
Jennifer (Sis) Killen- Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways

2021 Leadership in the Private Sector Award:
Gregory Hummel- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

2021 Community Impact Award:
Alderman Sophia King- City of Chicago, 4th Ward

2021 “Rufus Taylor” Award:
Jimmy Akintonde- UJAMAA Construction

Pictured is Kendra Dinkins, Taylor Electric Company.

Pictured above is Tara Szwabowski, John Burns Construction Company.

Pictured above from left to right are:
Elbert Walters, III, Powering Chicago Executive Director and
Kendra Dinkins, Taylor Electric Company.