Vendor of the Year
Joe Granato Vendor of the Year
In 1985, the Los Angeles and Orange Area Chapter chose to honor one vendor member on an annual basis to recognize the individual who best represented his/her company and who demonstrated continuous support to the Association. In 2000, the Board of Directors revised the name of the award to the "The Joe Granato Vendor of the Year Award" in honor and in memory of long-time vendor member Mr. Joe Granato.
An award criterion was established to ensure that the most worthy individual is selected for both the recognition and the award. The award recognizes vendor members who have displayed service to the chapter through educational exhibits, special programs, and personal and active involvement during the year. The current president selects the new award recipient from nominations submitted by the Board of Directors. The individual selected does not know of the award until he/she receives it at the December Holiday Luncheon each year.
Duke Peterman, of "The Suppliers," was the first individual to receive the "Vendor of the Year Award." Mr. Peterman received the award on June 15, 1985.
Vendor of the Year Recipient List
| 2023: April Galindo, Rain For Rent |
| 2022: |
| 2021: Hether Lugojanu, Express Air Testing |
| 2021: Rob Manriquez, Crafco |
| 2020: None |
| 2019: Natasha DeBenon, Ghirardelli Associates |
| 2018: Joy Wirasatien, JCL Traffic Services |
| 2017: Hether Flores; Emergency Restorations Svcs. |
| 2017: Greg Schmidt; Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. |
| 2016: Gary Lewis; Crafco, Inc. |
| 2015: Barry Greenberg; Chemex Industries, Inc. |
| 2014: None |
| 2013: Dino Perugino; Commercial Transportation Services |
| 2012: Tray Hall; Municipal Maintenance Equipment |
| 2012: Jim Devoy; Mars Environmental |
| 2011: Michael Moore; Safeway Sign Company |
| 2010: Steve Rasmussen; Traffic Control Service, Inc. |
| 2010: Candice Carlson; Crafco, Inc. |
| 2009: Steve Rasmussen; Traffic Control Service, Inc. |
| 2008: Geoff Cobbett; Haaker Equipment Company |
| 2007: Steve Rasmussen; Traffic Control Service, Inc. |
| 2006: Jere Costello; Cleanstreet |
| 2006: Larry Blocker; Roadworks, Inc. |
| 2005: Matthew S. Bennett; Nations Rent |
| 2004: Larry Blocker; Roadworks, Inc. |
| 2003: Steve Rasmussen; Traffic Control Service, Inc. |
| 2002: Andy Trotter; West Coast Arborists |
| 2001: Andy Trotter; West Coast Arborists |
| 1999: Michelle Olinger; Agency Road Products, Inc. |
| 1998: Steve Spencer; Western Highway Products |
| 1997: Clayton Trejo; San Diego Rotary Broom |
| 1996: Michelle Olinger; Absolute Asphalt |
| 1995: Michelle Olinger; Absolute Asphalt |
| 1994: Mike Grenert; Morton Traffic Markings |
| 1993: Mike Kluge; Harbor Truck Bodies |
| 1992: La Belle Marvin Company |
| 1991: Carolyn Griswold; Industrial Asphalt Guardtop |