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NH Construction Industry Ethics Award
The NH Construction Industry Ethics Award is presented annually to “the individual, business, or organization that, through words and deeds, best demonstrates a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in construction.”
A distinguished panel of New Hampshire industry leaders, including past recipients, will review nominations. Known for their own high standards and sound judgment, the judges ensure that each year’s honoree truly represents the best of the construction industry. Along with a distinguished plaque, the recipient will also receive a $2,000 donation made in their name to the charity of their choice.
The Award’s long-time sponsor, David “Woody” Wood—now retired—is a nationally recognized writer, publisher, and past president of the Construction Writers Association. His steadfast advocacy for ethics in construction helped establish this award as a respected benchmark of professional integrity. When he retired, he invited Plan NH to assume administration of this program.
Nominations Due January 16, 2026!
Congratulations Gary Abbott, 2025 recipient of the NH Construction Industry Ethics Award!
Prior Recipients of the Ethics Award
- Gary Abbott, Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire
- John Carter of John L. Carter Sprinkler Company, Bow, N.H.
- Rob Prunier of Harvey Construction, Bedford, N.H.
- Sean P. Toomey, Fire Marshal for the State of New Hampshire
- Richard M. Piper of R.M. Piper, Inc., Plymouth, N.H.
- Gary Betram, formerly of Hutter Construction
- Dan Church of The Rowley Agency, Concord, N.H.
- Frank Lemay of Milestone Engineering and Construction, Concord, N.H.
- Richard Uchida of Hinckley Allen, Concord, N.H.
- Dan Hazelton of Anderson Equipment Company, Manchester, N.H.
- Tom Morin of Morin’s Landscaping, Hollis, N.H.
- Mark Bates of Weaver Brothers Construction, Bow, N.H.
- John Zahr of Harvey Construction, Bedford, N.H.
- Bruss Construction, Inc., Bradford, N.H.
- Paul Morin of Tarkka Homes, Weare, N.H.
- Ron Severino of Severino Trucking Company, Candia, N.H.
- Tom Palazzi of The Palazzi Corporation, Hooksett, N.H.
- Rich Lambert of Pro Con, Inc., Hooksett, N.H.
- Leighton A. White of Leighton A. White, Inc., Milford, N.H.
- Mark & Rick Charbonneau of Continental Paving, Londonderry, N.H.
- Jim Morrill of Morrill Construction, North Haverhill, N.H.
- Tom Avallone of Cobb Hill Construction, Concord, N.H.
- Jack McDevitt Jr. of McDevitt Trucks, Manchester, N.H.
- Levi Ladd of L.K. Ladd, Concord, N.H.
- Samuel Audley of R.S. Audley, Inc., Bow, N.H.
- William Walker of The MacMillin Company, Keene, N.H.
- Bill Clark of Clark Masonry, Milford, N.H
- Bob Longchamps of Longchamps Electric, Inc., Manchester, N.H.