NUCA FL AWARDS
The Mitch Ellington Award
The Mitch Ellington Award is presented annually to a contractor member or employee of a member who has made a significant contribution on the local or state level to the industry and association . I am pleased to present the 2021 Mitch Ellington Award to NUCA of North Florida member Mike Kivlin !
Mike has been an active member of NUCA of North Florida since 2013 . He has been involved in a number of committees and leadership positions , including :
■ NUCA of Florida Convention Committee , 2014-present
■ NUCA of Florida Board of Directors , 2014 – present
■ NUCA of Florida President , July 2019- June 2021
■ Scholarship Committee , 2016-present
■ Legislative Committee , 2014-present
■ NUCA of North Florida Board of Directors , 2013-present
■ NUCA of North Florida Executive Committee , 2015-present
■ NUCA of North Florida President – Jan 2019-July 2020
He received the Chapter President ’ s Award in 2019 and received the 2019 Andy J . Mayts Award for his contributions as a Board
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Thirteen years ago Mike joined John Woody , Inc . and worked his way up the career ladder from laborer to foreman to his current position as Vice -President , illustrating his strong motivation and drive to succeed .
An active member of NUCA of North Florida since 2013 , Mike attended NUCA of Florida events with the Woodall family prior to becoming active at the Chapter level . Mike was elected President of NUCA of North Florida and began serving his one year term in January 2018 . After the North Florida Chapter Slate of Officers was presented for 2019 , the Chapter President-Elect had to step-aside and Mike voluntarily offered to serve another 6 months – even though he was about to begin his service as the statewide association President for NUCA of Florida . Then , Mike stepped up to serve as the Chapter President again in 2022 . All in all , Mike served as NUCA of North Florida President for a year a half , and then NUCA of Florida President for the subsequent two years , with one month where he served in both roles . Impressive !
NUCA of North Florida notes , “ While Mike has served as local President , he has attended almost every meeting of every committee as well as attending all events and training sessions . He is just as committed to NUCA of Florida . Mike is very dedicated to our local chapter as well as NUCA of Florida and our industry . For these reasons , Mike Kivlin is an excellent