Celebration of Construction Gala

COVID PREVENTION UPDATE

The Spirit of Construction Board of Trustees is looking forward to the upcoming Celebration of Construction Gala on Saturday, October 23, 2021. 

We anticipate a large crowd of enthusiastic guests. WITH THAT let’s review expectations for the event:

• If you or your accompanying guest(s) has a temperature or does not feel well – please stay home.

• We will not be checking proof of vaccination by guests; vaccination is encouraged.

STAFF AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS / UPDATES

• Vaccination Requirement / Testing Requirements for DECC staff

As per the City of Cincinnati requirements, beginning 09/21/2021 all Spectra, DECC employees who work at the Duke Energy Convention Center will be required to be fully vaccinated or provide a lab resulted negative Covid-19 test weekly. Employees who remain unvaccinated or do not attest to vaccination status will be required to produce a negative COVID-19 test on a weekly basis.

• All servers at the Spirit Gala will be required to wear mask and gloves regardless of vaccination status.

• The DECC will provide state of the art temporal scanner monitored by a security guard for attendees entering the building. We ask that guests go through the scanner.

• The DECC is GBAC Star<https://gbac.issa.com/gbac-star-facility-accreditation/> Accredited and Certified.

• Masks will be available at the entrance to the gala (usage is voluntary).

• Hand sanitizers will be placed throughout the facility for your safety.

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2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees




 

Albert Smitherman, Jostin Construction Inc. (left) Marcus Taulbee, Valley Interiors (right)

BUILDING FORWARD
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WHAT WE DO

We recognize others and give back to our community.

The Spirit of Construction Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring members of the Greater Cincinnati construction industry, providing scholarships and outreach funding, and educating youth about careers in construction.

WHO WE ARE

Encouraging growth, education, and community enhancement projects, the Spirit of Construction Foundation is a friend to many local organizations.

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