KANSAS AGGREGATE PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATION                    KANSAS READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION

2023 DRIVER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

The Kansas Aggregate Producers'/ Kansas Ready Mixed Concrete Association is proud to show continued support for the truck drivers within our industry that make our businesses a success. We are, once again, calling for nominations from our membership for the KAPA and KRMCA Drivers of the Year as well as the Rookie of the Year. These awards recognize and acknowledge the great contribution that professional drivers make to our industry and to our state. 

The judging criterion for the KAPA and KRMCA Drivers of the Year award includes all drivers who have driven for at least 12 consecutive months covering the time period from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. The Rookieof the Year must have driven for a least one year, but no more than two years by October 31, 2023. Contract drivers may be included in the program.

Winners will be recognized during the Awards Program at KAPA-KRMCA's  Annual Convention in January, 2024.  Each winner will receive a cash award of $250 and a plaque.

These awards are designed to promote safety and motivate your personnel. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this program, please feel free to contact the association office at (785) 235-1188 or email phansen-nagy@kapa-krmca.org

PAST WINNERS

2022 KAPA Driver of the Year - James "Jim" Ball , Alsop Sand

2022 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Duane Morris, Concrete Enterprises

2022 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Makayla Corey, Kansas Sand & Concrete

2021 KAPA Driver of the Year - Chad Wilson Bayer Construction Company

2021 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Jerry Morehead Midwest Concrete Materials

2021 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Herbert "Marty" Fryar, Eakin Enterprises

2020 KAPA Driver of the Year - Charles "Buggy" Bird, Eakin Enterprises, Inc.

2020 KRMCA Drive of the Year - Charles Martin, Kansas Sand & Concrete, Inc.

2020 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Tertius "Coca" Harris, Eakin Enterprises, Inc.

2019 KAPA Driver of the Year - Todd Keenan, Eakin Enterprises, Inc.

2019 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Migual Casasola, Dodge City Concrete

2019 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Christian Wren, Midwest Concrete Materials

2018 KAPA Driver of the Year - Gary Schley, Midwest Concrete & Materials

2018 KRMCA Driver of the Year - James Palmer, Kansas Sand & Concrete

2018 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Kenny Stroede, Eakin Enterprises

2017 KAPA Driver of the Year - Wayne Haverkamp, Hamm, Inc.

2017 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Michael Racette, Eakin Enterprises

2017 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Grant Jackson, Eakin Enterprises

 2016 KAPA Driver of the Year - Keith Coleman, Midwest Concrete Materials

 2016 KRMCA Driver of the Year -  Martina Farrell, Midwest Concrete Materials

 2016 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Rick Kreutzer, Eakin Enterprises, Inc.

 2015 KAPA Driver of the Year - Rex Hahn, Eakin Enterprises, Larned

 2015 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Merle Biehler, Eakin Enterprises, Larned