Spring Fling 2026: A Night of Celebration, Community, and Construction-Fueled Impact
Back to News & Insights Spring Fling 2026: A Night of Celebration, Community, and Construction-Fueled Impact The 2026 Spirit of Construction Spring Fling on May 20, 2026 brought together partners, nonprofits, industry leaders, and supporters for an evening that showcased the power of collaboration and investment in the region’s future workforce. From heartfelt messages to […]
Spirit of Construction Launches Women in Construction Scholarship Fund
Back to News & Insights Spirit of Construction Launches Women in Construction Scholarship Fund Spirit of Construction is proud to announce a powerful new investment in the future of women in the construction industry. Thanks to a generous $25,000 award from the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund through Fifth Third Bank, we have launched the Women […]
Second Annual Spirit of Construction Scholarship Breakfast
Back to News & Insights Second Annual Spirit of Construction Scholarship Breakfast The Spirit of Construction Foundation’s second annual Scholarship Breakfast will bring together past scholarship recipients, industry leaders, educators, and community partners to honor students taking the next step toward careers in the Greater Cincinnati construction industry. The event will be held Wednesday, September […]
LK Tech Named Official IT Partner of the Spirit of Construction Foundation
Back to News & Insights LK Tech Named Official IT Partner of the Spirit of Construction Foundation LK Tech, a leading managed services provider delivering IT, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions to businesses across the region, today announced a new partnership with the Spirit of Construction Foundation. LK Tech is now the Official IT Partner of […]
2026 Lifetime Honorees
Back to News & Insights 2026 Lifetime Honorees Since 1996, the Spirit of Construction Foundation has recognized the leaders of the Greater Cincinnati construction industry with prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards. Past winners have included 116 industry leaders. “The Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. They have spent their lives demonstrating […]
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Back to News & Insights Since 2004, SOC has proudly awarded 278 scholarships totaling $666,500, empowering students to pursue their academic and career goals. In 2025 alone, we contributed $79,000 to support 28 deserving recipients—marking a milestone year as we expanded our reach to include Skilled Trades Scholarships for the first time. This year’s awards […]
2025 Lifetime Honorees
Back to News & Insights Since 1996, the Spirit of Construction Foundation has recognized the leaders of the Greater Cincinnati construction industry with prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards. Past winners have included 112 industry leaders. “The Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. They have spent their lives demonstrating personal leadership, improving the […]
2024 UC Big Check
Back to News & Insights Since 2000, Spirit of Construction Foundation has proudly donated to the University of Cincinnati, fostering the next generation of industry leaders through unwavering support and meaningful investment. Each year, the Annual Gala’s silent auction serves as a cornerstone of this commitment, with all proceeds directly benefiting the University’s Construction Student […]
Big Impact Appreciation Day
Back to News & Insights On August 20, 2025, we hosted a Big Impact Celebration event, expressing our gratitude to the Big Impact sponsors who each donated $25,000. Half of a Big Impact Circle Sponsor’s donation directly powers our workforce development initiatives, which are programs that introduce students to the construction industry through early exposure, […]
Cincy Hats Collab
Back to News & Insights Spirit of Construction Foundation has partnered with The Cincy Hat Foundation for a limited time, offering Spirit-branded Cincy Hats! The Cincy Hat was created by Bengals center Ted Karras, who turned a simple idea for team-themed merchandise into a powerful community movement. What started as a symbol of team pride […]