Awards & Industry Recognition
Recognized for the Way We Build
Project Excellence
Collaboration & Community Impact
Building Better Outcomes Together
The Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground Awards recognize projects and partnerships that bring the public and private sectors together to overcome challenges and create meaningful benefits for Southern Arizona. KE&G has been part of award-winning teams recognized for infrastructure, development, and community improvement projects throughout the region.
MPA Common Ground Award Projects
- Bighorn CDO Levee Augmentation
- Camino Loma Alta & Old Spanish Trail Intersection & Drainage Improvement Project
- Las Vistas Neighborhood Stormwater Park
- Patagonia Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
- Prince 10 Commercial Development
- South Rillito West Central Interceptor Rehabilitation
- Southeast Interceptor Sewer Augmentation
- Valencia & Kolb Intersection Improvement Project
- Valencia Road Extension, Houghton Road to Old Spanish Trail
Safety Excellence
National Award-Winning Safety
Safety is built into how KE&G plans, leads, and executes every project. Our safety program has earned recognition from national and regional industry organizations, reflecting the commitment our employee owners make to protecting one another every day.
Featured Recognition
ARTBA Award for Safety Excellence
National recognition for KE&G's commitment to safety within the transportation construction industry.
ARTBA Contractor Safety Award — Medium Size Company
Recognition of outstanding contractor safety performance on the national stage.
KE&G's safety program has also received recognition from the Arizona Transportation Builders Association, State Compensation Fund, Lovitt & Touché, and other organizations.
An Ownership Culture Worth Recognizing
Employee Ownership
Our commitment to employee ownership extends beyond the ESOP itself. KE&G works to create a culture where employee owners understand the value of ownership, stay connected to the business, and share in its long-term success.
Rocky Mountain Chapter — Company of the Year
2024 & 2026
Recognized by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of The ESOP Association for excellence in employee ownership and ESOP culture.
AACE Award for Printed Materials
2024
KE&G received The ESOP Association's Annual Award for Communications Excellence for Printed Materials, recognizing excellence in communicating employee ownership.
Featured Awards
National Safety Excellence
Recognized for our commitment to creating a culture where safety is measured, continuously improved, and embedded into every project.
Project Excellence
Award-winning transportation, water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects that demonstrate quality construction and innovative solutions.
Industry Leadership
Recognition from leading construction and public works organizations for delivering projects that strengthen the communities we serve.
Employee Ownership
Our employee ownership culture has been recognized as a model for building long-term value for both our people and our clients.
Why it Matters
Recognition Reflects Our Commitment
Awards recognize completed projects, but they're also a reflection of the values behind them. Every recognition represents the dedication of our employee owners, the strength of our partnerships, and our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality infrastructure that stands the test of time.
Whether we're building roads, bridges, underground utilities, site developments, or commercial facilities, our focus remains the same: delivering work that earns our clients' trust long after construction is complete.