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Steel Toe Boot Awards Ceremony and Reception

Celebrate the top firms in the Charlotte Construction Industry in one special night.

A special thank you to our Steel Toe Boot Award Event Sponsors!

When / Where
Details
When / Where

When: Thursday, May 23, 2024

Where: Embassy Suites

Charlotte, NC 

Details

The Individual Admission cost includes, access to cocktail hour, dinner, and awards ceremony. Suggested attire is business casual.

Cocktail Hour 6 p.m.- 7p.m.
Dinner and Awards Ceremony 7 p.m – 9 p.m.

  • STB 2024 Program
  • Nominations
  • 2023 Photo Gallery

Sponsorship Packages

Email Treasurer@MMCAofCharlotte.org
for Sponsorship Packages and Payments.

See Packages

Donovan A. Everett
President & CEO, D.A. Everett Construction

Keynote Speaker

Everett

Donovan brings over 25 years of experience successfully leading and delivering commercial construction projects totaling over 2 billion dollars.

In the role of president and chief executive officer, Donovan leads the overall direction of the company. He is responsible for development of the executive team, driving company strategy and tracking against its targets.

Donovan plays a leading role in development and execution of the company’s growth strategy, which include identifying opportunities in the market for continuous business growth and expansion.

Donovan ensures the company exercises strong fiscal management. Donovan also develops and
maintains key relationships and strategic partnerships.

Donovan was born into the construction business and started leading construction projects for his father’s construction company at the age of 15. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Donovan worked for one of the largest  commercial real estate developers in the region. Upon graduating college, Donovan went to work for one of the largest national Construc9on Management firms, Balfour Beatty, running large commercial projects.

In 2013 at the age of 32, after 10 years at Balfour Beatty, Donovan left to start D.A. Everett Construction Group. Donovan has led D.A. Everett through tremendous growth since its inception to include amassing a portfolio that includes award-wining projects. In 2024, D.A. Everett Construction Group is forecasted to exceed well over $100M in revenue. In 2023, D.A. Everett Construction ranked #5 on the Charlotte Business Journal’s (CBJ) List of Charlotte-area Largest Black-owned Businesses, as well as landed on CBJ’s Fast 50 List, being recognized as one of the fastest growing businesses in Charlotte.
In April 2024, Donovan was selected as one of Charlotte Business Journal’s 2024 Most Admired CEOs. Donovan is recognized as a community and industry leader, as well as sought after speaker. Donovan currently serves on the Triangle board of First Bank of North Carolina and is a former board member of the NW Cary YMCA and The Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. Donovan holds a B.S. in business from North Carolina State University, is a lead accredited professional, and holds a general contractors license in the North Carolina, South Carolina and US Virgin Islands.

2023 Steel Toe Boot Awards Look Back

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2024 Steel Toe Boot Awards Nominees

Carol Lilly Lifetime Achievement
Award

  • Bridget Wall-Lennon

Residential Contractor of the Year

  • Presa Construction
  • Carrothers Enterprise
  • Floors R Us
  • Smith Environmental
  • Skyeline Construction
  • Presa Construction
  • City Floors & More

Supplier of the Year

  • Signarama Pineville
  • GP Supply Company
  • H&E Equipment
  • Signarama-Pineville
  • American Safety Products
  • R.A. Signs

Professional Services Firm of the Year

  • The Wonder Group
  • DiverseCity Services
  • Merriwether & Williams
  • The Wonder Group
  • Scott Insurance
  • NB Tech LLC
  • Ossa Studio

MWSBE Trade Partner of the Year

  • Clean Chicks
  • A-1 Glass
  • Superior Mechanical Systems
  • All Things Professional
  • Leslie' s Laundry
  • Purified Pros
  • Ascendance Electric
  • Clean Chicks
  • NJR

Rising Stars of the Year

  • Leslie's Laundry
  • Tullace Construction
  • Rhythms Welding
  • DMD Supply Services Group
  • Leslie's Laundry
  • Skyhaus Media

General Contractor (MWSBE)

  • McFarland Construction
  • New Seasons Construction
  • Tullace Construction
  • Marand Builders
  • McFarland Construction
  • Genesis Construction

Project of the Year

  • TDAE - Spectrum Center Renovations
  • HEFL - Airport
  • TDAE - Spectrum Center Renovation
  • McFarland - Bank
  • West Side Community Land Trust

Diversity Change Agent of the Year

  • Stephane Berwald-Joyner
  • Darrell Seabrook (Batson-Cook)
  • Johnny Sigers (Samet)
  • Jason Deans (Metcon)
  • Alexis Kondratyk (Turner)
  • Stephane Joyner (DiverseCity Services)
  • Vernetta Mitchell (MGT consulting)
  • Janelly Rosales (Meck Co)
  • Shaunne Thomas (Guilford Co)
  • Jessica Mcmahan (Brasfield & Gorrie)
  • Keith Gabriel (JE Dunn)

Member of the Year

  • Gentry Cleaners, Katrica Morris
  • Access Services
  • All Things Professional
  • Clean Chicks
  • G & Y Masonry
  • Gentry Cleaners
  • Ultimate Asphalt & Concrete
  • D2 Construction Services
  • Morcon Construction

Corporate Member of the Year

  • Messer Construction
  • Barton-Malow
  • AM-Liner East, Inc
  • PC Construction
  • Brasfield & Gorrie
  • Batson-Cook Construction
  • Edifice
  • Messer
  • Metcon
  • Samet
  • New Atlantic

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