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December 4, 2025

 

MCA INDIVIDUAL AWARDS NOMINATIONS DUE DECEMBER 15 

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MCA CONCRETE INDUSTRY INDIVIDUAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE NOMINATION - DUE December 15, 2025

 

The MCA seeks to honor those individuals who have shown exceptional leadership, dedication, and performance in the concrete construction industry.

These Individual Honors Awards are esteemed accolades to recognize those who have demonstrated exemplary support for their company, peers, projects, safety, and the concrete construction industry as a whole.

This is an opportunity to nominate an individual from your company who has demonstrated the characteristics listed above and excellence in the concrete industry in one of the following categories:

  • Ready Mix Truck Driver
  • Cement Bulker Truck Driver
  • Concrete Finisher
  • Foreman
  • Laborer
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Carpenter
  • Dispatcher
  • Plant Manager
  • Young Leader
  • QA/QC professional
  • Other (Office Professionals, Sales, Mechanic, etc.)

Each MCA member company can nominate one individual per the above categories per year.

 

The MCA Individual Honors Awards honorees and recipients will be honored at the MCA 2026 Annual Workshop Award Banquet Celebration on February19, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek.

 

Application Criteria:

Nominees must:

  • Be from an MCA Member Company
  • Be nominated by upper-level management (ex. General Manager, Owner, President, Vice President, Director, etc.)
  • Have been with your company for over 1 year.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Heather Smith at heather@miconcrete.org or call our main office at 517.347.7720.

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    MCA 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
    REGISTERATION NOW OPEN!!

     

    The MCA Winter Conference will be held February 18-19, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek

    Address: 50 Capital Ave. SW

    Phone: (269) 380-0320
     

    NOTE: The hotel block cutoff date is February 3, 2026 and the sponsorship deadline is January 23, 2026 to make all print materials.

    Early bird registration rate expires on January 31, 2025. 

     

    HOTEL RESERVATIONS - ROOM BLOCK CUTOFF IS FEB 3, 2026

    Reservations can be made online by clicking on the link below.

    If you prefer to make your reservations by phone, please call (269) 380-0320 and mention your Group Block Code (936).

    Please note, reservations must be made by 5:00pm on 2/3/26 to receive the discounted rate of $145 +tax.

     

    All conference information can be found on our conference website!

     

    https://www.miconcrete.org/2026conference

     

    Please contact our main office at 517.347.7720 if you have any questions.

    LEARN MORE & REGISTER!

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    WE NEED YOU!!!

     

    2025/2026 Certification Schedule

    Instructor/Supplemental Examiner Volunteer Sign-up

     

    Are you interested in helping shape the standards of our industry? We're inviting dedicated professionals to join us as supplemental examiners for our 2025/2026 certification exams. Your experience is crucial in supporting the hands-on laboratory assessments that keep Michigan’s concrete projects compliant and of the highest quality.

     

    If you’d like to get involved, it’s easy to review program details and choose the exam dates that work best for you—click to download the full program information.

     

    DOWNLOAD SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINER INFORMATION & DATES

     

    Or to view online, use the link below

    https://www.miconcrete.org/new-level-i-concrete-field-testing-technician

     

    As a thank you for your time, all volunteer examiners will receive a gift card to pick out MCA merchandise from our online store. Plus, after eight volunteer sessions, your company will earn a complimentary event registration.

     

    We truly appreciate everyone who has dedicated their time as a volunteer over the years. Your commitment makes this certification program possible, and your support helps strengthen Michigan’s concrete community. We’re looking forward to working alongside you for another successful year of certification.

     

    We also know availability and schedules are always changing making it difficult to sign up for a specific date. If you would like updates on upcoming examiner opportunities, please let Dave or Katie know—they’ll make sure you receive all the latest notifications.

     

    Certification Emails: david@miconcrete.org or katie@miconcrete.org 

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    Show your industry pride with officially branded gear from the Michigan Concrete Association. The MCA Merch Store offers high-quality apparel, accessories, and essentials designed for both the jobsite and everyday wear.

    Whether you're representing your team at an event, staying comfortable on the job, or simply supporting Michigan’s concrete industry, you'll find durable and stylish options made to reflect the strength and reliability of concrete.

     

    LEARN MORE & PLACE ORDERS

    WOC

    Registration is now open for World of Concrete 2026. Please support ACPA when you register.

     

    Use promo code A14 when registering before 12/12/2025 to receive $50 exhibits only registration* and to support ACPA. Each registration made with ACPA's code comes directly back to the association – registering your entire staff coming to the show and sharing our code with your networks really makes a difference.

     

    The Annual World of Concrete (WOC) Show takes place January 20-22, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. WOC Is a prime opportunity to network, explore new business, and stay up to date on industry trends and new technology. 

    Please contact ACPA if you have any questions.

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