The merit shop philosophy stands for pride in high quality and safe and efficient performance. Merit shop creates a climate where firms and individuals, regardless of labor affiliation, can work together in harmony. With that philosophy in mind, the John Trimmer Award for Excellence in Teaching is made annually to recognize a faculty member of a construction higher education program who best combines teaching effectiveness in the merit shop philosophy and interaction with the merit shop construction community.
Professor Tulio Sulbaran
The Trimmer Education Foundation, presented its 2010 John Trimmer Excellence in Teaching Award to Dr. Tulio Sulbaran, professor in construction management at The University of Southern Mississippi during a February 6 ceremony held at ABC’s 2010 National Convention in San Diego, California.
“ABC is pleased to spotlight a professor that brings the merit shop construction philosophy to the classroom,” said Kirk Pickerel, ABC president and CEO. “Dr. Sulbaran teaches the principles of free enterprise and open competition in the construction industry. He has provided a strong link between students and industry personnel.”
The award recognizes an outstanding college or university professor in a construction management program, and is named in honor of John Trimmer, who served as ABC’s national executive vice president from 1952 to 1976. Trimmer was a tireless advocate both for merit shop construction and for superior construction education programs.
“Dr. Sulbaran has a tremendous placement rate for his students going to work for ABC member firms in the state of Mississippi.,” said Pickerel. “He has helped to ensure that ABC companies are hiring the best and brightest graduates.”
Applicants must be a faculty member at a school with an ABC Student Chapter. Activities included in the submission are for the preceding academic year. The award recipient is officially announced, with a cash award and a plaque presented to the winner, at the ABC national convention.
For an application form or for questions, contact StudentChapters@abc.org.