the utility contractors ’ local and national associations over the last 40 years . Chesney ’ s Centerline Utility was named his local chapter ’ s Member Company of the Year in 2009 and 2010 ; Contractor of the Year in 2010 , 2012 , and 2014 ; and NUCA of Florida Contractor of the Year in 2016 . He has been a major sponsor of his chapter ’ s events , actively recruits new member to the association , and has been an ever-present participant to NUCA ’ s Washington Summit lobbying events , national conventions , and industry meetings .
Most recently , Chesney served as the past chairman of NUCA National in 2020- 21 . He led the organization through the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and through his leadership expanded the ranks of the National Association with his NUCA + 1 membership growth initiative . His knowledge of this industry and loyalty to NUCA is unmatched .
About The National Utility Contractors Association ( NUCA )
Founded in 1964 , the National Utility Contractors Association represents over 1,800 U . S . utility and excavation contractors , manufacturers , and suppliers who provide the materials and workforce to build and maintain our nation ’ s intricate network of water , sewer , gas , telecommunications , and electric infrastructure . NUCA is found online at www . nuca . com , and can be followed on Twitter at @ NUCA _ National . The association ’ s Twitter hashtags are # WeDigAmerica and # NUCAdigs .
This national award is awarded to a NUCA contractor member who has made a significant contribution to NUCA and the underground utility construction and excavation industry . The 2021 “ Ditchdigger of the Year ” Award was presented to Chairman Chesney at the association ’ s Annual Meeting held in March of this year in San Antonio , Texas .
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