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 […]
Braxton Touch-a-Truck Events
Back to News & Insights Spirit of Construction Foundation was proud to partner with Braxton Brewing Company in June 2025 to bring the community together for an unforgettable series of Touch-A-Truck events across Braxton’s regional taprooms. Families got up close with everything from concrete mixers to mini excavators, engaging with the powerful machines that shape […]