WASHINGTON — The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the winners of its Environmental Excellence Awards and Environmental Leadership Award. The Excellence Awards recognize operations that demonstrate a commitment to the exemplary use of environmental controls and systems.

NSSGA celebrated the 11 Gold, 20 Silver and 56 Bronze environmental winners during the first general session of the 2025 Legislative & Policy Forum. Granite Construction Inc.’s Solari Facility was announced as the 2025 Environmental Platinum winner, which is the top-scoring gold.

“Congratulations to all of NSSGA’s Environmental Award winners for continuing to protect the environment, while producing aggregates materials sustainably and efficiently,” said NSSGA Interim CEO Michele Stanley. “Our members’ efforts to be good environmental stewards help to advance our industry and its impact across the country.”

Additionally, Brian North of Martin Marietta was named the 2025 Environmental Leadership Award Winner. North has been a member of the NSSGA Environmental Committee for 27 years and previously served as the Chair. For more than 10 years, North has participated in fly-in meetings in Washington, working to educate congressional staff on the Waters of the U.S. rule. His efforts on this issue have greatly aided the industry’s position.  

A complete listing of the 2025 Award winners can be found at nssga.org/awards.

2025 Award Winners

Platinum Winner
Solari Aggregate Facility 
Granite Construction Inc.

Gold Award Winners
Elburn Aggregates
Amrize

Morrison Quarry
Amrize

Pit 21 Sand & Gravel
Amrize

Litchfield Quarry
Barrett Paving Materials, Inc.
Colas

Solari Aggregate Facility
Granite Construction Inc.

Anderson Creek Quarry
Martin Marietta

Belmont Sand and Gravel
Martin Marietta

Clarks Quarry
Martin Marietta

Marine Operations
Martin Marietta

Milford Quarry
Martin Marietta

Rocky Point Quarry
Martin Marietta
 

CONTACT: Chuck Fuqua
(703) 526-1095, cfuqua@nssga.org