The ACE Mentor Program of Connecticut in Bloomfield was recognized as Affiliate of the Year at the 2007 Legacy Awards in Washington, D.C. A $10,000 award was presented by the ACE Mentor Program of America. Affiliates are judged on outreach to at-risk youth and underrepresented populations in design and construction industry, mentoring activities, scholarships, fundraising and community outreach. Pictured, from left, are: Charles H. Thornton, chairman, ACE Mentor Program of America; Norbert W. Young, president, McGraw Hill Construction; Christopher Cardany, engineer, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services; Tim Onderko, engineer, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services; Maria A. Loitz, president, ACE Mentor Program of Connecticut; and David Foster, principal, Tecton Architects.
