Granite Facilities Selected for NSSGA Awards of Excellence and Companywide Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Award

WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Granite (NYSE:GVA) is proud to announce that the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has recognized Granite with the Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Award in Silver, and a total of 10 Awards of Excellence in the categories of Community Relations and Environmental Excellence. This esteemed recognition was conferred during the NSSGA Legislative & Policy Forum, held in Washington DC on September 17, 2025.

“It is with great honor that Granite accepts The Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Award, which is a testament to the steadfast commitment of NSSGA member companies who prioritize the safety and well-being of their employees,” said Granite Senior Vice of Construction Materials, Brad Estes. “These awards acknowledge member companies with the lowest total accident incidence rate for the previous year within their respective size categories.”

Granite’s Highway 175 Facility, Felton Quarry & AC Facility, and Handley Ranch Quarry were honored with the Bronze Community Relations Excellence Award, recognizing their outstanding commitment to community engagement and initiatives that positively shape public perception of both the aggregates industry and their individual operations.

The Environmental Excellence Award nationally recognizes operations that actively demonstrate a commitment to the exemplary use of environmental controls and systems. This prestigious award was achieved by the Solari Facility in both Gold and Platinum, and in Silver by the Big Rock Aggregates Plant, the Santa Barbara Construction & Demolition Facility, and the Felton Quarry & AC Facility.

“We prioritize safety at every level of our organization and recognize the importance of collaborating with our stakeholders to drive safety performance and meet the goals of sustainable development,” said Granite President and Chief Executive Officer, Kyle Larkin.

Each of these awards serves as a testament to Granite’s commitment to dependable governance, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.

Full Awards List:

Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Award

Silver, Large

Granite (companywide)


Facility – Environmental Excellence

Platinum

Solari Facility – Arvin, CA


Gold

Solari Facility – Arvin, CA


Silver

Big Rock Aggregates Plant – Llano, CA

Santa Barbara Construction & Demolition Facility – Santa Barbara, CA

Felton Quarry & AC Facility – Felton, CA


Bronze

Handley Ranch Quarry – Gonzales, CA

Highway 175 Facility – Lakeport, CA


Facility – Community Relations Excellence

Bronze

Highway 175 Facility – Lakeport, CA

Felton Quarry & AC Facility – Felton, CA

Handley Ranch Quarry – Gonzales, CA


About Granite

Granite is America’s Infrastructure Company™. Incorporated since 1922, Granite (NYSE:GVA) is one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States as well as a full-suite civil construction provider. Granite’s Code of Conduct and strong Core Values guide the Company and its employees to uphold the highest ethical standards. Granite is an industry leader in safety and an award-winning firm in quality and sustainability. For more information, visit the Granite website, graniteconstruction.com, and connect with Granite on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.