Hispanic Contractors Associa
800 Quintana
San Antonio,
Office: (210) 444-1100
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Estela Garcia-Perez
Fairway Landscape & Nursery, Inc.
Chair
Josh Hill
Hill Bros. Construction
Vice Chair
JR Treviño
Treco Enterprises, Inc.
Treasurer
Leonard Flores
Civil Engineering Consultants
Secretary
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Wayne Terry
H-E-B
Kevin Jones
HJR Contracting
Roland Gonzales
Cokinos, Bosien &Young
Rafael Llera
SHORM Consulting
David Mendoza
DOZA Construction
Henry Villarreal
Turner Construction
Russell Syma
Joeris General Contractors
Jesse Torres
CPS Energy
Shelley Woitena
Padgett Stratemann & Co
Edward C. Pape
Vaquero Consulting Group
Trisha Ramirez
A Ram Plumbing
Ex-Officio
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dave Sanchez, CPSM, C.P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Patricia Mendoza
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Titanium
The Home Depot
Platinum
General Motors
Turner Construction
VIA
Gold
Silver
H-E-B
JSR, Inc.
RIGID Power Tools
Bronze
Bartlett Cocke
Joeris General Contractors
SpawGlass
ECC
The Blue Book
Vaughn Construction
Zachry
Austin Commercial
James Hardie
tion De San Antonio, Inc.
Rd, #333
TX 78211
Fax: (210) 444-1101
P h y s i c a l a d d r e s s : 2 0 3 N o r to n D r. , S u i te 1 5 6 , S a n A n t o n i o , T X 7 8 2 1 1
www.hcadesa.org
[email protected]
Call for Entries!
HCA de San Antonio - 6th Annual Excellence through Diversity Awards Gala
Our 6th Annual “Excellence through Diversity Awards Gala” is July 24th at the
fabulous Eilan Hotel and Resort. The 2015 awards program will be another amazing
evening of food, beverages, music and recognition of diversity excellence within our
“Night in Old Havana” theme. We encourage everyone to participate in this exciting
program by nominating themselves, their clients and/or their peers.
The HCA de San Antonio will recognize diversity excellence at several levels within
three categories: Owners, General Contractors and Small Businesses & Contractors.
We will also honor a Construction Safety Program and a Safety Volunteer of the Year.
Nominations will be judged by an Awards Committee comprised of the HCA
Executive Board and several individuals from the Gala Committee.
Membership in the HCA is not a prerequisite to be nominated or selected as a category
winner. Our goal is to recognize diversity excellence, regardless of membership or
affiliation. Eligible projects must be at least 90% complete between May 1, 2014 and
April 30, 2015.
There are many benefits associated with a nomination. First of all, you cannot win
unless you are nominated. The top 3 nominees in each category will be featured in the
Gala Program, so it is an excellent way to promote your best work to the city’s
contractor community and the owners and buyers of construction services. Your image
and reputation in the marketplace will be enhanced and if you win, you will receive a
beautiful award to display proudly and to promote in your marketing materials. There
are 15 awards, so your chances of winning at least one are pretty good.
For your convenience, nomination forms, submittal requirements and details on
preparing your award submittals can be found on the following pages. You may also
visit our website and complete your nomination on line. Completed award
submittals must be received at the HCA de San Antonio office no later than 5:00
PM on June 30, 2015. If you have any questions, or need help getting started with
your entry, please contact Dave Sanchez at (210) 444-1100 or [email protected].
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate your firm’s excellence!
We reserved several rooms at the Eilan at a rate of $159, compared to the regular
$275-$325 rate. This rate is only good until May 31st, so if you want one, you must
act quickly and call us. Remember, we are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, so check with
your accountant on favorable tax implications.
Thank you,
Dave Sanchez
Dave Sanchez, CPSM, C.P.M.
Executive Director
Hispanic Contractors Association de San Antonio
Awards Criteria
OWNER AND GENERAL CONTRACTOR CATEGORIES
Nominees should provide a construction project completed between 5/2014 - 4/2015 where the
agency/owner/firm/general contractor demonstrated a good faith effort in providing opportunities and utilizing small,
minority and women-owned business enterprises (SMWBE) on their project. Nominees should demonstrate how they
have assisted contractors, sub consultants and vendors with respect and dignity. Projects eligible for competition must
fall under the categories listed on the Project Nomination forms. Competing projects will be grouped based on the size
of the project.
The Awards are divided by Project Levels (Firms may apply for one or more categories):
• $10 Million and Above
• $5 to $10 Million
• $2 to $5 Million
• Less than $2 Million
Additional award category for Owners:
The Esperanza Award goes to an Owner that supports diversity programs in all that they do. From top to bottom,
their leadership and staff continue to find ways to improve, support and recognize diversity in their projects. Nominees
should demonstrate how they have integrated diversity goals throughout their organization.
Additional award category for General Contractors:
The Ahead of the Curve Award goes to a General Contractor that adds a new, creative element to their program, or
starts new innovative approaches to their diversity program. Not Project Specific. Nominees should describe how their
new creative approach has advanced diversity.
SMALL BUSINESS/CONTRACTOR CATEGORIES
More detailed information for each of these awards will be found on the Small Business/Contractor nomination form. (Firms may apply for
one or more categories)
• Impact Award for First Tier Contractors.
• Partner Award for Second and Third Tier Contractors.
• MVP Award - Individual who has demonstrated significant contribution of volunteer time, leadership, talents, and
service toward fostering diversity within the industry.
• Rookie of the Year Award - Any for-profit business headquartered in San Antonio and in business less than
three years.
• Estrella Award (for Vendors and Suppliers) - Nominate a company that provides services, products or goods to
the construction industry.
SAFETY CATEGORY
The newest award category is the Safety award. The HCA de San Antonio Safety Award was created to honor
contractors that have contributed to the field of safety in construction. The award is reserved for contractors who have
made a substantial contribution to the industry. (Any contractor of any size may submit)
ALL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE:
1. The completed applicable Nomination Form
2. A narrative explaining how the entry meets each of the following criteria. (Not applicable for safety award category)
How does your organization and/or your employees give back to the community?
Describe your level of engagement in the creation, organization and innovation that is involved in projects
benefiting the greater diverse contractor community.
Does your company’s level of sustained commitment meet the community’s needs?
What unique and creative approaches do you use to meet these needs?
3. An electronic copy of the application in PDF format, along with your company logo in JPEG format and any
additional supporting material must be submitted with your entry and e-mailed to [email protected]
.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
HCA de San Antonio must receive ALL entries no later than 5:00 PM on June 30, 2015. All companies must
submit one (1) copy of their entry and supporting materials to the HCA de San Antonio office or via e-mail at
[email protected]. Sophistication of the presentation is not part of the judging for this award, but completeness
in addressing each of the criteria as outlined is essential.
800 Quintana Road, #333 ♦ San Antonio, TX 78211 ♦ 210-444-1100 ♦ www.hcadesa.org
OWNER/CLIENT PROJECT NOMINATION FORM
Company Name:
Address/City/State/Zip:
Industry:
Designate a construction project completed in San Antonio and/or South Texas between 5/2014 - 4/2015.
Project Title:
Project’s Physical Address:
Project Contract Amount:
____/_____ /_____
Percent of completion:
Project Start Date: ____/_____/_____ Project End Date:
(90% or more completed required)
Explain how you demonstrated a good faith effort that met or exceeded your goal of utilizing SMWBE
contractors/suppliers/vendors on all phases of the construction project. (Use an additional page if necessary)
How have you assisted contractors/suppliers/vendors by paying them in a timely basis, working in a flexible
and cooperative manner with them and how your procedures and processes treat
contractors/suppliers/vendors with respect and dignity? (Use an additional page if necessary)
IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE “ESPERANZA” AWARD:
Demonstrate how you have integrated diversity goals throughout your organization. From top to bottom,
your leadership and staff continues to find ways to improve, support and recognize diversity in projects. (Use
an additional page if necessary)
______
Primary Point of Contact:
Name:
Title:
E-mail Address:
Phone:
800 Quintana Road, #333 ♦ San Antonio, TX 78211 ♦ 210-444-1100 ♦ www.hcadesa.org
GENERAL CONTRACTOR PROJECT NOMINATION FORM
Company Name:
Address/City/State/Zip:
Years in Business:
# of Employees as of 12/2014:
Designate a construction project completed in San Antonio and/or South Texas between 5/2014 - 4/2015.
Project Title:
Project’s Physical Address:
Project Contract Amount:
____/_____ /_____
Percent of completion:
Project Start Date: ____/_____/_____ Project End Date:
(90% or more completed required)
Explain how you demonstrated a good faith effort that met or exceeded the client’s goal of utilizing SMWBE
contractors/suppliers/vendors on all phases of the construction project. (Use an additional page if necessary)
Outline how your company is flexible and/or cooperative in working with firms/contractors in regards to
breaking down scopes of work so those firms/contractors can have a fair opportunity to successfully bid on
your projects. (Use an additional page if necessary)
Outline your involvement and work with organizations/agencies that support SMWBE firms/contractors in
the business community. (Use an additional page if necessary)
Discuss how your company supports and encourages a diverse workforce, including support of SMWBE
efforts on this project and throughout your organization. (Use an additional page if necessary)
IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE “AHEAD OF THE CURVE” AWARD:
Describe how you, as a GC, have developed a new and creative approach to advance diversity. (Use an
additional page if necessary)
Primary Point of Contact:
Name:
Title:
E-mail Address:
Phone:
800 Quintana Road, #333 ♦ San Antonio, TX 78211 ♦ 210-444-1100 ♦ www.hcadesa.org
SMALL BUSINESS/CONTRACTOR AWARD(S) NOMINATION FORM
Company Name:
Address/City/State/Zip:
Years in Business:
# of Employees as of 12/2014:
Impact Award (1st Tier): How has your company influenced and impacted the community? For example, have
you (a) increased understanding or promoted constructive change on issues regarding diversity in the industry? (b)
influenced the success of other smaller construction firms of diverse cultural backgrounds? (c) helped to bridge the
gap between the industry and diverse communities? (d) helped to bring about greater equity in the community? and
(e) created jobs. These and/or other indicators of impact should be described in the nomination letter. (Use an
additional page if necessary)
Partner Award (2nd/3rd Tier): How have you addressed key areas of diversity such as recruitment, retention,
community outreach, or diversity goals? How have you served as a shining example for others by your consistent
affirmation of the highest values of equality, inclusiveness, diversity and multiculturalism? Demonstrate significant
job creation. (Use an additional page if necessary)
MVP Award (Individual): This individual demonstrates significant contribution of volunteer time, talents, and
service toward fostering diversity within the industry. They should provide leadership and direction in building a
culture of inclusion and an appreciation for multicultural values in the industry. This person should have served as
a mentor and role model for underrepresented companies and provided personally, or by extension of their work,
special assistance to underrepresented companies. (Use an additional page if necessary)
______
Rookie of the Year Award (Start-up, Any Tier): Your start-up business must be headquartered in San Antonio
and/or South Texas less than three years. You should be an emerging business that has demonstrated business
growth and performance, unique and innovative approaches, community involvement and contribution, and
exemplary customer service strategies and practices. (Use an additional page if necessary)
Estrella Award (Vendors/Suppliers): Do you provide services, products or goods to the construction industry
as a vendor or supplier? Demonstrate your commitment to SMWBE businesses and how you’re active in
supporting diversity. In addition, demonstrate examples of working with the customers to achieve success by being
flexible, creative and understanding of the issues facing the construction industry. (Use an additional page if
necessary)
Primary Point of Contact:
Name:
Title:
E-mail Address:
Phone:
800 Quintana Road, #333 ♦ San Antonio, TX 78211 ♦ 210-444-1100 ♦ www.hcadesa.org
SAFETY AWARD NOMINATION FORM
The HCA de San Antonio Safety Award was created to honor contractors that have contributed to the field
of safety in construction. The Award is reserved for contractors who have made a substantial contribution to
the industry.
Company Name:
Address/City/State/Zip:
Did any of your projects have a safety-related fatality in 2014?
Yes
No
If yes, do not submit your entry for this competition.
Does your company have a written Safety and Health Policy Manual?
Yes
No
If yes, provide up to a one-page summary or include one page of its Table of Contents.
Do you develop site-specific Safety and Health Policy Manuals?
Yes
No
If yes, provide up to a one-page summary or include one page of its Table of Contents.
Do you conduct toolbox safety meetings with employees?
Yes
No
Are meetings documented?
Yes
No
Frequency of meetings:
Include a one-page summary or a one-page example.
Is there specialized training conducted on projects?
Yes
No
If yes, indicate types:
Indicate number of OSHA-recordable accidents in 2014:
Indicate number of OSHA restricted day cases in 2014:
Indicate number of OSHA lost-time accidents in 2014:
Provide information about the person responsible for safety on projects and attesting to these accident rates:
Name:
Title:
Phone:
Does your company have a substance abuse policy?
E-mail:
Yes
No
Were there any innovative safety and health programs used in 2014? Yes
If yes, please explain. (Use an additional page if necessary)
No
Primary Point of Contact:
Name:
Title:
E-mail Address:
Phone:
800 Quintana Road, #333 ♦ San Antonio, TX 78211 ♦ 210-444-1100 ♦ www.hcadesa.org