CEMEX USA has earned 12 prestigious awards from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) that recognize the company’s strong commitment to environmental excellence and outstanding community relations efforts at several of its aggregate operations.
NSSGA representatives presented CEMEX with the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze awards during the NSSGA’s Legislative & Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. CEMEX USA aggregates operations earned seven NSSGA Environmental Excellence Awards, including one Gold Environmental Excellence Award for CEMEX’s Brooksville Quarry in Brooksville, Fla.
CEMEX USA operations also earned three Excellence in Community Relations Awards, including one Platinum Excellence in Community Relations Award for 474 Sand Mine in Clermont, Fla. Two CEMEX USA operations received added recognition, earning National Stars of Excellence Awards.
“At CEMEX, we continually strive for environmental excellence while working to be good neighbors in the communities where we live and operate,” said CEMEX USA President Jaime Muguiro. “We’re proud of our employees at these award-winning operations for setting and maintaining high standards while having a positive impact on the environment and their communities.”
The following CEMEX USA operations were recognized with NSSGA Environmental Excellence Awards for actively demonstrating a commitment to the exemplary use of environmental controls and systems:
Gold
Brooksville Quarry, Brooksville, Fla.
Silver
SCL Quarry, Miami
Alico Quarry, Ft. Meyers, Fla.
Bronze
Krome Quarry, Miami
Union Sand Mine Plant, Ludowici, Ga.
Palmdale Sand Mine, Palmdale, Fla.
Deerfield Sand Mine, Tillman, S.C.
474 Sand Mine earned the NSSGA Gold Excellence in Community Relations Award, and additionally, it was recognized with the NSSGA Platinum Excellence in Community Relations Award for earning top honors in the Community Relations category. Brooksville Quarry also earned a NSSGA Gold Excellence in Community Relations Award. These awards recognize producers whose community involvement enhances the public’s perception of the aggregates industry.
Platinum
474 Sand Mine, Clermont, Fla.
Gold
474 Sand Mine, Clermont, Fla.
Brooksville Quarry, Brookville, Fla.
NSSGA also recognized 474 Sand Mine and Brooksville Quarry with NSSGA National Stars of Excellence Awards for the operations having earned multiple gold awards in environmental excellence and community relations, respectively, within the last five years.