The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) presented Cedar Valley Corp. with the "Build America Merit Award for Highway Renovation" at their 2002 Annual Convention in Las Vegas. The award was given in recognition of Cedar Valley's work on their Interstate 35/80 at 14th Street Project in Polk County.
The Build America Award recognizes excellence in the construction industry. Build America judges look for projects that have excelled in state-of-the-art advancements, excellence in project management, innovations in construction or use of materials, contributions to the community, superiority in client service, rising to the challenge of a difficult job and sensitivity to the environment and surroundings.