Sonny Telford wins ABC Charter Cup for 2016
Each year, ABC Delaware honors the ABC contractor member who exemplifies the meaning of the Merit Shop philosophy and has contributed most to the success of the association. This year’s winner is Sonny Telford of Sobieski Life Safety.
Sonny has a supported ABC’s efforts to protect free enterprise and open competition in Delaware. He served on the ABC Delaware Board of Directors for six years, 2005-2010.
He and his company have shown outstanding personal and corporate commitment to our association, and his company has been a yearly recipient of the ABC Safety Training Evaluation while he is a regular attendee at all ABC events. The company has also been a constant supporter through sponsorships, event participation or community service projects.
Sonny has been a member of the ABC Legislative/Legal Rights Committee, Membership Committee and Partnering Committee which promotes a mutual understanding and resolution of issues common to contractors, design professionals and owners. Sonny has been a supporter and contributor of both our local and national Political Action Committee which helps elect pro-merit shop legislators. He is an individual that truly embodies the spirit of ABC.
Dobson awarded ABC Associate/Supplier of the Year
ABC Delaware announced that this year’s winner of the Associate/Supplier of the year is Frank Dobson of Dobson Associates. The award is given to the individual that has made a significant contribution to the association through committee involvement and sponsorship of ABC events.
Frank has committed many hours of his time to ABC. Frank is a past chair of the ABC Safety, Health & Wellness committee, and has been involved in the subcommittee to review applications for the National Safety, Training, Evaluation and Process awards. He has also served as an instructor for many ABC safety classes throughout the years and currently serves on the Events Committee as the Golf Outing Chairman
Frank is always willing to give his time to ABC community service projects throughout the year. His company Dobson Associates has supported ABC through sponsorships and meeting participation.
Mike Horsey awarded Adams Cup for member recruitment
Each year ABC Delaware recognizes the member who recruits the most new members in a calendar year. It is named after Past ABC Delaware Chair and ABC National Chair, Ken Adams of PACE Services.
This year’s winner is Mike Horsey of Common Sense Solutions. Mike is a first time Adams Cup recipient. In the past 10 months he has recruited five new members to our association. During his tenure with ABC, he has recruited 10 members to the organization.
