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From opening day, The Empire State Building was viewed as an architectural marvel. Throughout the years, it has undergone many improvements. These improvements, on top of the near perfect original design, have earned The Empire State Building many awards and nominations.
Following are a few of its more recent achievements:
The Empire State Building received the prestigious 1991-92 Building Owners' and Managers' Association (BOMA) International Building of the Year, Historic Building Category, Award for Excellence in management, operations and design after winning separate awards in competition on the local level (BOMA/New York) and the regional level (BOMA/Middle Atlantic Region).
As a result of the Empire State Building's lighting retrofit project, the Building received the 1994 Energy User News Efficient Building Award.
The New York Landmark Conservancy presented the Empire State Building with the "Best in Shed" award for its sleek black and silver Art Deco-style sidewalk bridge scaffolding that was erected as part of its $70 million capital improvement program.
The Building was nominated for a 1995-96 Civil Engineering Wonder of the World Award as well as BOMA/New York 1995-96 Operating Office Building of the Year Award, 500,000 sq. ft. + category.
The Empire State Building was also honored as one of The Top Ten Construction Achievements of the 20th Century, receiving the fourth place award from CONEXPO-CON.AGG '99, joining the Chunnel Tunnel, Golden Gate Bridge, and the Dwight D.Eisenhower System of Interstate & Defense Highways, the top three.
The Empire State Building received the distinctive 2000-2001 Building Owners' and Managers' Association (BOMA) Operating Office Building of the Year Pinnacle Award in competition on the local level (BOMA/New York) and the regional level (BOMA/Middle Atlantic Region). The "TOBY" award is presented in recognition of physical attractiveness, efficiency of operation
and community impact.
The Building was dedicated as one of the Civil Engineering Monuments of the Millennium by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in July 2001.
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The following are recipients of
The Empire State Craftsmanship Awards:
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| George R. Adams |
Painter & Decorator |
| Adam Bigelow |
Damp Proofer |
| Gus Comedeca |
Steam Shovel Operator |
| John Connolly |
Roofer |
| William Deneen |
Elevator Constructor Helper |
| Louis Hummell |
Steamfitter |
| James Irons |
Stone Cutter |
| Arthur Jones |
Ornamental Iron & Bronze Worker |
| James P. Kerr |
Stone Setter |
| Frank J. Klein |
Plasterer |
| Vladimir Kozloff |
Wrecker |
| Samuel Laginsky |
Glazier |
| Joseph Leffert |
Tile Setter's Helper |
| Peter Madden |
Asbestos Worker |
| R. Maddalena |
Tile Setter |
| Ferruccio Mariutto |
Terrazzo Worker |
| Matthew M. McKean |
Carpenter |
| Thomas McWeeney |
Elevator Constructor |
| Frank Moeglin |
Sheet Metal Worker |
| William L. Moran |
Steam Fitter's Helper |
| John F. O'Connor |
Plumber |
| Frank W. Pierson, Jr |
Metal Lather |
| Guiseppe Rusciani |
Labor |
| Gino Santoni |
Cement Worker |
| Owen Scanlon |
Marble Setter's Helper |
| Charles E. Sexton |
Bricklayer |
| Louis Shane, Jr |
Marble Setter |
| Clifford Smith |
Electrician |
| Michael Tierney |
Rock Driller |
| Pietro Vescovi |
Terrazzo Worker's Helper |
| Thomas F. Walsh |
Hoisting Engineer |
| Thomas Walsh |
Derrickman |
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A plaque listing these workers is installed in the building's main lobby honoring an
outstanding worker in each trade involved in the construction of the Empire State Building, 3/17/30-5/1/31.
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