MECA AWARDS
Each year at their annual conference, the Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA) recognizes outstanding individuals and projects that support the associations vision to protect the quality of Minnesota’s Natural Resources – specifically soil and water. This year, at MECA’s 36th Annual Conference, MECA awarded one Innovation Award and Three Environmental Excellence Awards.
The 2024 Industry Leadership Award was presented to Sean Grefe and Dave Neiman at North Star Landscaping and Jared Kadelbach, Andy Huiras, Greg Huiras and Austin Wagelie with Mathiowetz Construction for their outstanding work on the TH 23 North Gap Project that runs from Paynesville to Richmond, MN.
The 2024 Environmental Excellence Awards were presented to the Bois de Sioux Watershed District and Moore Engineering were recognized for their Lake Traverse Water Quality Improvement Project on the Minnesota/South Dakota Border. Ron Beam and Greg Dehmer with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service – Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge for the Crane Meadows Platte River Streambank Stabilization Project near Little Falls, MN. And Samantha Anderson and Raymond Wiest with MnDOT District 1, Donny Pederson and Matt Price from Redstone Construction, and Kevin Saunders with the Transportation Infrastructure Management Division of Ontario Ministry of Transportation for the Bridge Deck Replacement Project over the Pigeon River.
By sharing educational training, best practices, and success stories, MECA aims to inspire everyone in the erosion control and stormwater management industries to further their knowledge and to continue striving for excellence. Commitment to education, innovation, and environmental stewardship are crucial to safeguarding the quality of Minnesota’s soil and water for future generations.
If you know of someone or some project that deserves recognition, please submit a nomination form which includes a description of the project, person or company’s work, the award category, and why the award should be given.
Innovation
Industry Leadership
Environmental Excellence
Environmental Leadership
Recognition
Congratulations to our Past Award Recipients!
2024 MECA Award Recipients
Industry Leadership Award presented to Sean Grefe, Dave Neiman North Star Landscaping AND Jared Kadelbach, Andy Huiras, Greg Huiras, Austin Wagelie with Mathiowetz Construction
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Bois de Sioux Watershed District and Moore Engineering
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Ron Beam & Greg Dehmer with USFWS – Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Samantha Anderson & Raymond Wiest, MnDOT District 1, Redstone Construction, LLC, Kevin Saunders, Ontario Ministry of Transportation
2023 MECA Award Recipients
Innovation Award presented to Gabriel Dretsch, MnDOT District 4
Industry Leadership Award presented to Jeff Stalberger
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Forest Lake Contracting, Inc.
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Otter Tail Power Company
Environmental Leadership Award presented to Chuck and Deb Uphoff
2022 MECA Award Recipients
Innovation Award presented to Anoka Conservation District
Innovation Award presented to Dr. M. Rebecca Forman, Erosion and Stormwater Management Program
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Pete Krasaway & Andrew Dostal, MnDOT District 1
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Karl Koller, MN DNR
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Ryan Swanson & Jim Stadin, Ulland Brothers, Inc.
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Dennis Daleiden
Environmental Leadership Award presented to Metro Blooms
Environmental Leadership Award presented to the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Program
2021 MECA Award Recipients
Industry Leadership Award presented to Josh Lease & Ben Mattson, Shafer Contracting Co., Inc. & Mark A. Holman, Tim Nelson, Ryan Rupp, MnDOT
Recognition Award presented to Brad Vierkant, Natural Resource Services, Inc.
Recognition Award presented in Memory of Steve Klein
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Pope SWCD
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Bob Otremba, City of Pierz
Environmental Leadership Award presented to Mary Dieltz, Erosion and Stormwater Management Program
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Doug Bergstrom & Michael Beck, Braun Intertec Corporation
2020 MECA Award Recipients
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Andy Dammer & Shane Bergman, Veit Company
Innovation Award presented to Melanie Bomier & Will Bomier, Carlton County
Environmental Leadership Award presented to Maggie Karschnia & Jeff Anderson, PLSLWD
Industry Leadership Award presented to Landwehr Construction
Recognition Award presented to Keri Aufdencamp, SEH, Inc.
Recognition Award presented to April Ryan, SEH, Inc.
Recognition Award presented to Ruth Kraemer, MECA Administrator
2019 MECA Award Recipients
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Brian Krzmarzick, Mathiowetz Construction
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Michael Krosch, Blue Earth County
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Andy Walser, Evergreen Companies
Innovation Excellence Award presented to Dwayne Stenlund, Dan Squires, David Mohr, MNDOT
2018 MECA Award Recipients
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Jennifer Hildebrand, WSB
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Emily Koenigs, Kiewit Infrastructure Co.
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Andy Johnson, MNDOT
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Phillip Elkin, City of St. Louis Park
Recognition Award presented to Judy Christensen
2017 MECA Award Recipients
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Susan Museus & William Ahl, MNDOT
Innovation Award presented to Dr. Bruce Wilson, University of Minnesota
Innovation Award and Recognition Award presented to Dr. John Chapman, University of Minnesota
Environmental Leadership Award presented to City of Lindstrom
Environmental Leadership Award presented to the City of St. Cloud
Industry Leadership Award presented to Eric Peterson, Superior Construction Company
2016 MECA Award Recipients
Industry Leadership Award presented to Richard Murphy, Jr. FASLA, Murphy Warehouse Company
MECA Industry Leadership Award presented to Carolyn Adamson PE, MNDOT Metro District
Environmental Leadership Award presented to City of Inver Grove Heights Minnesota Public Works Department
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Josephine Lundquist PE, University of Minnesota
Innovation Award presented to Sarah Forystek, Samantha Bohn, Ronn Paulson, Thelen
Recognition Award presented to Vicky Dosdall, Lawn & Driveway, Inc.
2015 MECA Award Recipients
Industry Leadership Award Presented to John Phillips, Braun Intertec
Environmental Leadership Award Presented to Rick Baird, City of Mankato
Environmental Excellence Award Presented to Neva Widner, Carlton County SWCD
Environmental Excellence Award Presented to Keith Anderson, Ann Thompson & Ben Larson, Technical Service Area #3, Lake County SWCD
Recognition Award Presented to Steve Klein, Barr Engineering
2014 MECA Award Recipients
Innovation Award Presented to Nick Ruba, Edward Kraemer and Sons
Industry Leadership Award Presented to Tom Swanson, Edward Kraemer & Sons
Industry Leadership Award Presented to Greg Berg, Stearns County SWCD
Environmental Excellence Award Presented to Kathleen Anglo, City of St. Paul Minnesota
Environmental Leadership Award Presented to Stevie Famulari, NDSU
2012 MECA Award Recipients
Environmental Excellence Award presented to the City of Cottage Grove
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Minnesota Native Landscapes
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Short Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc.
Environmental Leadership Award presented to West Central Technical Service Area
Industry Leadership Award presented to Tim Young, C.S. McCrossan Inc./Edward Kraemer & Sons
Recognition Award presented to Todd Pelkey, Northwoods Sodding
2011 MECA Award Recipients
Innovation Award presented to Crow Wing County Highway Department
Industry Leadership Award presented to Truax Company, Inc.
Environmental Leadership Award presented to Mark Rancone, Roseville Properties
Recognition Award presented to Leon Dahle
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Michael McCarty, City of Mankato
2010 MECA Award Recipients
Innovation Award presented to Peter Leete & Dwayne Stenlund, MN DOT
Industry Leadership Award presented David Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke Turf
Environmental Leadership Award presented to Sauk River Watershed District
Recognition Award presented to Lawrence Berkland
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Shiloh Wahl & Jeff Perkins, MNDOT District 4
2009 MECA Award Recipients
Innovation Award presented to Dakota County SWCD
Industry Leadership Award presented to Mat, Inc.
Industry Leadership Award presented to Blair Jenson, T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc.
Industry Leadership Award presented to Enebak Construction Company
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Janelle Riley, Syvantis Technologies
2008 MECA Award Recipients
Innovation Award presented to Stearns County
Industry Leadership Award presented to Land & Water Magazine
Environmental Excellence Award presented to TH36 Reconstruction Team
Environmental Leadership Award presented to Mark Nelson
2007 MECA Award Recipients
Innovation Award presented to Helen, Kris & Amy, Erosion Control, Inc.
Contractor Excellence Award presented to Kraemer Trucking and Excavating
Recognition Award presented to Tom Schueler
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Emmons & Olivier Resources
2006 MECA Award Recipients
Innovation Award presented to Brian Wimberger, WIMCO
Industry Leadership Award presented to Dan Larsen, Brock White
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Chris Neaton, Neaton Brothers Erosion Control
Environmental Leadership Award presented to Ron Harnack, Board of Water and Soil Resources
Recognition Award presented to Jay Michels