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.
Stephen Jaouen, assistant professor of construction management at Colorado State University, center, receives the 2007 John Trimmer Excellence in Teaching Award from Tim Johnson, left, chairman of the Workforce Development Committee and Bill Fairchild, 2007 ABC National chairman-elect.
Professor Jaouen has been instrumental in forging the relationship between Colorado State University and the ABC Rocky Mountain Chapter. Jaouen also is a mentor to construction management students and always promotes the benefits of the merit shop philosophy in his teachings.
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.