The Guam Contractors Association held its annual excellence in construction awards and contractor of the year event on Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Guam.

Since 1997, the event has promoted quality construction and craftsmanship, recognizing 32 category, merit, and safety winners this year.

Black Construction Corporation took home the first place overall project award for its FY19 MCON project P-735 machine gun range, which will advance to compete nationally.

Pacific Rim Constructors earned the Contractor Of The Year Award for its achievements in safety, sustainability, and community service.

Ian Corporation received the Samoan Joe Excellence In Construction Special Safety Award for its renovation of the air Traffic Control Tower Building 18015.