Goodwin College’s CT River Academy wins facility achievement award
The Connecticut Chapter of the International Facilities Management Association (IMFA) honored the Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) at Goodwin College with its Facility Achievement Award for educational facilities. The magnet high school was recognized for fully incorporating environmental themes into its curriculum and utilizing a number of green features including solar panels, a greywater collection tank, and a green roof.
The Hartford Preservation Alliance has elected Robinson+Cole lawyer Alexander W. Judd to its board of directors. The mission of HPA is to revitalize the historic fabric of Hartford, connect its citizens to the city’s heritage, and collaborate to impact community economic development. Judd is a member of Robinson+Cole’s environmental and utilities group, representing clients in the areas of energy, utilities, and telecommunications law.
Howard K. Hill wins SBA minority small biz owner award
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently named Howard K. Hill, of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services of New Haven & Hartford, as the Minority Small Business of the Year for 2015. Hill began operations in 2004 with the assistance of an SBA microloan via Community Investment Corp. Hill purchased an existing business both in New Haven and Hartford that focuses its market on the African American and Latino communities.
Associated Construction’s Jankowski wins professional accolades
Associated Construction‘s Vice President Joseph Jankowski recently received the Dr. Stuart Bennett Alumni Award for his professional accomplishments and contributions to the construction community. Since joining the firm in 1984, Jankowski has been an active participant in the Associated General Contractors of America CT Chapter. He was a contributing member of a think tank with the state to evaluate construction scheduling software, and is currently a Cub Scout leader through the Boy Scouts of America. Jankowski is also LEED accredited.
CT Mentors recognized by Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters
Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters is honoring five area Big Brothers and Big Sisters for making major contributions to the program. The recipients include: Carrie Roulhac of Bloomfield (Foster Grandparent of the Year Award); Pete Eason of Waterbury (Connecticut’s Big Brother of the Year Award); Evelyn Rojas of Hartford (Victoria L. Soto Memorial Award); Dwight Washington of Bloomfield (John M. Clapp Outstanding Big Brother of the Year Award); and Karen Perham-Lippman of Vernon (2015 Connecticut Big Sister of the Year Award).
