Miner of the Year

 

The Miner of the Year Award is presented annually by the Kentucky Crushed Stone Association to recognize the outstanding contributions to the aggregates industry by an individual. As a respected leader in the industry, this individual's distinguished achievements in the industry in Kentucky and KCSA deserve special recognition. Individuals nominated for this award exemplify the very best in their profession and continually bring credit to the industry and to their entire community. These individuals contribute significantly to the aggregates industry by providing a safe working environment, being innovative in problem-solving, demonstrating a concern for the environment, and contributing to the betterment of his/her community through civic and community affairs activities.

 

Year

Name

Company 

2024

Stanley Sallee

Mago Construction Company

2023

Donnie Spencer 

Hinkle Contracting Co., LLC.

2022

Eddie Winters

Harrod Concrete and Stone

2020

William Lee Devers

Harrod Concrete and Stone

2019

Ed Gum

Haydon Materials 

2018

James Shell

Sterling Materials 

2015

Ronald H. Gray

Ed Elliott

Sammy Linville

Kentucky Crushed Stone Association

Rogers Group, Inc.

Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc.

2014

Billy Pennington

Mercer Stone Company

2012

Wesley Spearman

Gaddie Shamrock, LLC

2008

Donnie Spencer 

Hinkle Contracting Co., LLC.

2007

Sam Van

Sterling Materials 

2006

Ed Elliott

Rogers Group, Inc. 

2005 

Nick Hollcroft

KOSMOS Cemex

2003

Jerry Lee Thomas

Mercer Stone Company

 

2002

Nat Roush

 

2000

Clarence Wallace

Bourbon Limestone