Awards

Ghilotti Bros., Inc. (GBI) has received numerous awards, commendations, letters of recognition and congratulations, etc. over its more than 90 years of history. GBI is proud of its many accomplishments, contributions to the industry and community, and leadership of the company and industry. Here are some examples of some of the awards and recognition GBI has received throughout its rich history.

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American Public Works Association Contractor of the Year Award 1991 Caltrans Excellence in Transportation Award Shotgun Point Landslide Jenner 2005 Caltrans, District 4 Tranny Award Central Freeway Replacement (Octavia Boulevard Improvements) 2006
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American Public Works Association – Northern California Chapter Contractor of the Year for Octavia Boulevard Improvements 2006 US Department of Transportation Award of Excellence/The Urban Highway – Octavia Boulevard/Central Freeway Project 2006 San Francisco Business Times 25 Largest Family Owned Business in Bay Area 2001 – present
  • Caltrans
Excellence in Transportation Award – Powell Street, Emeryville 1997
  • Contractor of the Year Memorial Award
William Ghilotti 1974
  • Northern California Engineering Contractors Association
Presidential Award - Mario Ghilotti 1997
  • County of Marin
Resolution of Commendation for Excellence of Service 1980
  • Marin Builders Exchange
Lou Della Valle Man of the Year in the Construction Industry – Dino and Mario Ghilotti 1980
  • San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
Special Recognition for Service in San Rafael Business 1983
  • California State Assembly
70 Years of Excellence Award 1914-1984 1984
  • County of Sonoma
Resolution of Commendation for Excellence of Service 1984
  • Marin County
Resolution of Commendation 1984
  • Associated General Contractors of California
Appreciation for Training Provided Apprentices 1985
  • Associated General Contractors of California
Outstanding Contribution in the Training of Apprentices 1986
    • California Legislative Assembly
Certificate of Recognition Business Citizen of the Year 1986
  • City of San Rafael
Letter of Commendation 1986
  • San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
Business Citizen of the Year 1986
  • San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
Certificate of Appreciation 1988
  • Marin Coalition
Certification of Recognition 1989
  • Operating Engineers 3 Apprenticeships
Runner up for Contractor of the Year 1989
  • Associated General Contractors of California
Employer Training Award 1990
    • Associated General Contractors of California
Certificate of Recognition for Service After '89 Earthquake 1990
  • Boy Scouts of America
Man of the Year - Dino & Mario Ghilotti 1990
    • State of California
A Memorial Resolution to Dino Ghilotti 1990
  • American Public Works Association
Certification of Recognition for Achievement 1991
  • Associated General Contractors of California
Employer of the Year Award 1991
  • City Council and City of Woodland
Resolution of Appreciation 1991
  • City of San Rafael
Recognition for Contribution to "Welcome Home Troops" 1991
  • Marin County Board of Supervisors
Letter of Commendation 1991
  • Operating Engineers 3 Apprenticeships
Outstanding Contribution in the Training of Apprentices 1991
  • Caltrans
Letter of Recognition for 680/24 Highway Project 1992
  • San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors Recognition for 75 Years of Service 1995
  • West Marin Little League
Letter of Recognition for Central Baseball Field, Fairfax 1995
  • San Francisco Business Times
Women in Leadership Award 1997
  • North Bay Business Journal
25 Largest Private Sector Employers in Marin County 1998 - present
  • Folkirk Cultural Center
Good Company Award 1999
  • Golden Gate National Parks Association
Certificate of Appreciation for Crissy Fields 1999
  • San Francisco Business Times
Women in Leadership Award 1999
  • Who's Who National Register
Michael Ghilotti Honored Professional 2000 – 2001
  • San Francisco Business Times
Largest Family Owned Business Ranked by Revenue 2004
  • City of Alameda
Certificate of Appreciation for 4th of July Parade 2005
  • AECE
Congratulatory plaque for 90 years serving Northern California construction industry 2006
  • Bank of Marin
Congratulatory certificate for 90 years in business 2006
  • California Chamber of Commerce
Commendation for 90 Years in Business in California 2006
  • California State Assembly
Certificate of Recognition for 90th Anniversary 2006
  • CHP
Commander's Certificate of Commendation 2006
  • City of San Rafael
Proclamation - January 21, 2006 as Ghilotti Bros., Inc. Day 2006
  • Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey
Certificate of Special Recognition 2006
  • Marin County Board of Supervisors
Resolution of Commendation 2006
  • San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
Special Recognition for 90 Years in Business 1990
  • AECE
Michael Ghilotti Presidential Recognition  
  • Assembly of California Legislature
Letter of Congratulations for a Top Bay Area Business Woman  
  • California State Senate
Certificate of Recognition for Training Northern California Journeymen  
  • City of San Rafael
Certificate of Appreciation for Albert Park Community Project  
  • ECCA
Certificate of Recognition  
  • Engineering Contractors Association
Recognition for Service in the Construction Industry  
  • Marin Athletic Foundation
Award of Appreciation  
  • Marin Community Field Association
Certificate of Recognition for Contributions Community Fields  
  • Peterson Equipment
1st Construction D11N Owner in Northern California  
  • San Rafael High School
Excellence of Class - Mario Ghilotti  
  • United States Marine Band
Certificate of Appreciation For Sponsoring War Memorial  
  • US Chamber of Commerce
Letter of Recognition for Sponsorship of "Spirit of Enterprise"