Awards & Recognition



Associated Builders & Contractors

  • 2004 ABC Excellence in Construction Award
    National World War ll Memorial
      - Specialty General Construction
      - Specialty Concrete
  • 2001 ABC Excellence in Construction Award
    National Japanese American Memorial
      - Certificate of Commendation: Specialty Construction
    Pentagon Wedge 1 & 5, South Terrace
      - Certificate of Commendation: Architectural Concrete
  • 2000 Excellence in Construction Award
    Washington Monument
      - Renovation & Restoration
    Pope John Paul ll Cultural Center
      - Architectural Concrete
  • 1998 Excellence in Construction Award
    Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
      - Chairman's Award
      - Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Craftsmanship
      - Certificate of Commendation for Outstanding Achievement

  • 2006 Washington Contractor Awards
    National Garden at the U.S. Botanic Garden
      - New Construction
    Lincoln Memorial & Jefferson Memorial Design/Build Renovations
      - Renovation / Restoration
      - Design / Build
  • 2005 AON Build America Award Winner
    National World War II Memorial
  • 2004 Washington Contractor Awards
    National World War II Memorial
      - Merit Award, New Construction - Over $100 million
    Museum of Natural History, Hall of Mammals
      - Renovation & Restoration
    WMATA Comprehensive Escalator Canopy Pilot and Overall Program
      - New Construction
  • 2001 Washington Contractor Awards
    Washington Monument Renovation
      - Restoration/Renovation
    National Japanese American Memorial
      - New Construction Merit Award


American Institute of Architects
  • 2006 Honor Award - Built Category for excellence in the design of Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Reception Building
  • 1999 AIA Award of Merit: Washington Monument Renovation
  • 1997 Review of Historic Resource Facilities: National Gallery of Art - Oculus
  • 1989 Merit Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Architecture for Architectural Historian: National Building Museum
  • 1983 AIA Award of Excellence in Architecture: National Gallery of Art
  • 1982 AIA Award of Excellence: Old Post Office Building
  • 1976 AIA Award of Excellence: Arts & Industries Bldg



Architectural Woodwork Institute
  • 1991 Award of Excellence for General Contractor: Library of Congress




Building Stone Institute

  • 1986 Tucker Award for Architectural Excellence: National Gallery of Art



Design Build Institute of America

  • 2007 National Capital Chapter Best Project - General -Design Build: U.S. Capitol Perimeter Security
  • 2006 National Capital Chapter D/B Award for Rehabilitation / Renovation / Restoration: Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Reception Building



National Institutes of Heath

  • 1992 DES Team Excellence Award, Third place: Building 5


Duke University
  • Duke Magazine-Profile "Monumental Builder"



Greater Washington Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Program

  • 1999 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year-Finalist Greater Washington - James V. Walsh



U.S. General Services Administration

  • 2004 GSA Design Award
    National World War II Memorial
    Citation for Construction Excellence
  • 2000 Presidential Design Award-Federal Design Achievement Award
    Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
      - Landscape Architecture
  • 1990 GSA Awards of Excellence
    Old Post Office Building
    National Building Museum (Pension Building)



International Masonry Institute

  • 2004 Golden Trowel Award
    National World War II Memorial
  • 2002 Golden Trowel Award
    National Japanese American Memorial



International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

  • 1998 BAC Craft Award-Best New Project-Third Place:
    Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial



McGraw Hill — Mid-Atlantic Construction

  • Best of 2005 Merit Award: Park/Site/Landscaping:
    Washington Monument Perimeter Security
  • 2004 Cultural Institution Award of Merit:
    National World War II Memorial

D.C. Metropolitan Subcontractor’s Association

  • 2006 Nomination for the Jim C. Davis Award - Outstanding General Building Contractor for Renovation & Restoration
  • 2005 Nomination for Superintendent of the Year - For Outstanding Project Supervision: Randy Beard
  • 2005 Nomination for the Jim C. Davis Award - Outstanding General Building Contractor for Renovation & Restoration
  • 2004 John Hampshire Award for Outstanding General Contractor (under $100 million)
  • 1998 "The Arthur C. Meushaw" Special Achievement Award to William V. Walsh
  • 1997 Superintendent of the Year - For Outstanding Project Supervision: William Meyers
  • 1997 W.D. Connelly Founder's Award - Outstanding General Contractor of the Year
  • 1997 Project Manager of the Year - Nomination of two Wm. V. Walsh Project Managers
  • 1997 Nomination for Outstanding General Contractor (25 + million)
  • 1997 Nomination for Outstanding General Contractor Interior & Renovation
  • 1995 John Hampshire Award for Outstanding General Contractor (up to 10 million)
  • 1993 John Hampshire Award for Outstanding General Contractor (up to 10 million)
  • 1986 W.D. Connelly Founder's Award - Outstanding General Contractor of the Year

Washington Building Congress

  • 2007 Craftsmanship Awards
    National Garden at the U.S. Botanic Garden
      - Sitework / Landscaping
    U.S. Capitol Perimeter Security
      - Masonry / Exterior Stone
      - Special Construction / Perimeter Security
    Jefferson Memorial
      - Special Construction / Stone Restoration
  • 2006 Craftsmanship Awards
    Arlington National Cemetery
      - Finishes / Plaster
      - Special Construction: Thermal & Moisture Protection
    Lincoln Memorial Re-Lighting
      - Electrical / Lighting Systems
  • 2005 Craftsmanship Awards
    National World War II Memorial
    • - *Special Star Award Winner
      - Ornamental Metal *Star Award Winner
      - Exterior Stone (including marble, granite & exterior pavers) *Star
         Award Winner

      - Special Construction/Inscriptions *Star Award Winner
      - Metals Miscellaneous Metal Fabrications
      - Mechanical/HVAC-Piping
      - Special Construction/Thermal and Moisture
      - Special Construction/Sculptures
  • 2002 Craftsmanship Awards
    National Japanese American Memorial
      - Exterior Stone
    Pentagon Wedge 1 & 5, South Terrace
      - Cast in Place Concrete *Star Award Nomination
  • 2000 Craftsmanship Award
    National Gallery of Art
      - Skylights
    Pope John Paul ll Cultural Center
      - Cast-in-Place Concrete
      - Concrete Formwork
    Washington Monument
      - Restoration * Star Award Winner
  • 2000 Certificate of Recognition
      - Outstanding Leadership and Support of the Craftsmanship Awards Program
  • 1999 Certificate of Recognition
      - Outstanding Leadership and Support of the Craftsmanship Awards Program
  • 1998 Craftsmanship Awards
    Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
      - Exterior Marble/Granite *Star Award Winner
      - Landscaping *Star Award Nomination
      - Plumbing *Star Award Nomination
      - Stone Inscriptions *Star Award Nomination
      - Rigging & Protection *Star Award Nomination
      - Ornamental Metal
      - Special Concrete Finishes
      - Excavation
      - Site Utility
      - Metal Finishing
      - Control & Instrumentation
  • 1998 Certificate of Recognition
      - James V. Walsh, President of the Craftsmanship Awards
  • 1996 Craftsmanship Awards
    Eisenhower Executive Office Building
      - Ornamental Metals
      - Doors
      - Hardware
  • 1993 Craftsmanship Award
    NIH Building 5
      - Mechanical High Pressure Ductwork
  • 1990 Craftsmanship Award
    The Blair House
      - Masonry
  • 1991 Craftsmanship Award
    Library of Congress
      - Architectural Millwork
      - Glazing
      - Sprinkler System
      - Painting
  • 1989 Craftsmanship Award
    The Blair House
      - Painting & Wall Coverings
      - Doors & Windows
      - Plaster & Drywall
  • 1988 Craftsmanship Award
    The Blair House
      - Architectural Millwork
      - Doors & Windows
      - Plaster & Drywall


      William V. Walsh Construction has been honored with many additional awards dating back to the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's.

 
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