Kim Kennedy receives award from JULIE’s Andy Hamilton and Mark Frost, right. Courtesy of Melissa Bauer

Utility construction companies rely heavily on their foremen and crews to maintain productivity and complete projects efficiently. While these teams are in the field, there are essential behind-the-scenes individuals that are equally critical to ensuring a smooth workflow and uninterrupted productivity.

One such individual is Kim Kennedy, operations coordinator for Electric Conduit Construction (ECC) and Midwestern Contractors (MWC), who has been honored with JULIE’s 2025 Gina Meehan-Taylor Award for excellence in utility damage prevention.

Kennedy is responsible for managing between 60,000 to 100,000 dig tickets annually for ECC and MWC, covering initial filings, extensions, and rene

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