MECA AWARDS
The Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA) proudly honors outstanding individuals, projects, and organizations that advance erosion and sediment control and stormwater management. Each year at our annual conference, MECA recognizes excellence through an awards presentation that celebrates innovation, leadership, and dedication to protecting Minnesota’s natural resources.
By sharing best practices and success stories, we aim to inspire professionals across the industry to continue learning, collaborating, and striving for excellence. Together, we can preserve the quality of Minnesota’s soil and water for generations to come.
Congratulations to all of our 2025 MECA Award Recipients!
The 2025 Environmental Excellence Award was presented to the Arrowhead Crew from the Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, to the Martin County Drainage Authority, and to ISG. The 2025 Industry Leadership Award was presented to Brian Foss of Donlar Construction.
AWARD NOMINATION
If you know of someone or a 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.
To apply, please download the award nomination form, complete and return to the MECA office by September 30, 2025.
Congratulations to our Past Award Recipients!
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Arrowhead Crew from the Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Martin County Drainage Authority
Environmental Excellence Award presented to ISG
Environmental Excellence Award presented to Brian Foss, Donlar Construction
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