Awards and Recognition

Pensacola Team Shines at 2024 ABC Excellence in Construction Gala

By |2025-01-10T09:07:14-05:00December 20th, 2024|Awards and Recognition, The Gulf Coast Region, What's New|

A huge congratulations to our Pensacola team for their outstanding achievements at the 2024 ABC North Florida Excellence in Construction Gala! The group brought home an Eagle Award and a Pinnacle Award. Eagle Award Winner – Mosely High School Band & Choir Room Renovations & Addition and Outdoor Education Center: Educational Projects $5-10M “The Mosley [...]

Wharton-Smith Carolinas Office Recognized as a Best Place to Work

By |2025-01-10T09:07:40-05:00November 26th, 2024|Awards and Recognition, The Carolina's Region, What's New|

We are thrilled to announce that Wharton-Smith's Carolinas office has been named one of the Best Places to Work by the Charlotte Business Journal! This recognition is a testament to our exceptional team members, whose dedication, camaraderie, and passion make Wharton-Smith a truly outstanding workplace. Area Manager Scott Whelchel shared his gratitude, saying, “I am [...]

Wharton-Smith Honored with Eagle Award for School Project Excellence

By |2023-12-08T15:16:24-05:00December 8th, 2023|Awards and Recognition, The Gulf Coast Region, What's New|

Congratulations to the Wharton-Smith team members in the Pensacola office for their recent win at the ABC North Florida Excellence in Construction Awards! The team was honored with the prestigious Eagle Award for the Escambia County Schools Pleasant Grove Elementary School Project.  Each year, the North Florida Chapter of ABC recognizes and celebrates outstanding projects [...]

Central Florida Shines with Three ABC Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards!

By |2023-10-30T13:45:54-04:00October 30th, 2023|Awards and Recognition, The Central Florida Region, What's New|

Hats off to the Central Florida Commercial and Water teams for snagging three ABC Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards this year! Congratulations to the following project teams Hamlin Water Reclamation Facility - Orange County Utilities, Category: Public Work/Environmental, $100-$250 Million “Winning the ABC Eagle award for this regional facility is a huge accomplishment for the project team. Every day presented [...]

Wharton-Smith Makes the Golden 100, Fast 50, and ENR Top 400!

By |2023-10-18T10:14:08-04:00October 12th, 2023|Awards and Recognition, The Carolina's Region, The Central Florida Region, The Gulf Coast Region, The Southeast Florida Region, The Southwest Florida Region, What's New|

There is certainly a lot of exciting news to share on Wharton-Smith’s recent rankings! This success is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our incredible team, whose hard work fuels these remarkable achievements day in and day out. Wharton-Smith is now again ranked No. 4 in the Orlando Business Journal’s (OBJ) Golden 100 of Top Privately Held [...]

Wharton-Smith Goes Three for Three at the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards in Tampa

By |2023-10-18T10:21:15-04:00July 11th, 2023|Awards and Recognition, The Southeast Florida Region, What's New|

The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of ABC recognized and celebrated outstanding projects built by its members earlier this year, and the chapter’s highest recognition is the Eagle Award. Three Wharton-Smith projects received an Eagle Award at a gala held at the Hilton Tampa Downtown. To see the winning projects, click on Plans & Specs Magazine. Project [...]

From Intern to Area Manager: Michael Alexakis Named One of OBJ’s 40 Under 40

By |2023-10-18T10:34:14-04:00May 3rd, 2023|Awards and Recognition, The Central Florida Region, What's New|

The Orlando Business Journal has named Mike Alexakis, Area Manager, Central and North Florida Water Division, one of Central Florida’s 40 Under 40. These “rising stars” represent industries that include real estate, construction, health care, nonprofits, energy, professional services, and the arts. According to OBJ, “The class of 2023 consists of 40 Central Florida young men and [...]

Wharton-Smith Commemorates Decades of Dedication

By |2023-05-10T15:56:07-04:00April 14th, 2023|Awards and Recognition, What's New|

Clyde Burgess and Tom Murphy were celebrated at a lively retirement party in their honor. Coworkers gathered on April 5, 2023, to enjoy food, festivities, and many stories about their more than 60 years of combined service to the company. See more pictures. Clyde Burgess, VP of W/WW Preconstruction Services – Collaborative Water Clyde started more [...]

Honoring a Job Well Done: Jonathan Richardson Day in North Redington Beach

By |2023-05-10T15:58:16-04:00April 13th, 2023|Awards and Recognition, What's New|

The Town of North Redington Beach issued a Proclamation to make April 6, 2023, “Jonathan Richardson Day” to recognize his “contributions to the new public works/emergency services building and relocating the sewer lift station.” The Proclamation, signed by Mayor William M. Queen, states: Senior Craft Foreman Jonathan Richardson "has proven to be a great asset [...]

Tim Smith Named President and CEO of Wharton-Smith Construction Group

By |2023-05-11T12:30:57-04:00April 3rd, 2023|Awards and Recognition, What's New|

PRESS RELEASE FROM: Wharton-Smith, Inc. Construction Group Contact: TONI HENRY phone: 407-321-8410 ext. 3306 WEBSITE: whartonsmith.com Tim Smith Named President and CEO of Wharton-Smith Construction Group April 3, 2023 – Sanford, FL – Wharton-Smith Construction Group announces promotion of Tim Smith to President and CEO. It has been an extraordinary honor and privilege to have been [...]

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