Small Business Administration Honors Centennial with Dwight D. Eisenhower Award

RESTON, Va. — Centennial Contractors Enterprises was recently awarded the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence in Construction by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The award recognizes large prime contractors who have excelled in utilization of small businesses as suppliers and subcontractors.

Centennial, a national contractor with offices throughout the United States, is an industry leader in Job Order Contracting. It actively conducts outreach to enhance the skill levels of small businesses so they can compete for significant work.

“Our small business partners are essential to achieving our objectives and continue to demonstrate daily the fantastic entrepreneurial spirit of this country,” said Brent LeVander, western regional vice president. “We work with our small-business partners to create quality services and solutions to satisfy our customers" needs with the added benefit of supporting the broader growth and prosperity of small businesses in the local community. Active collaboration and partnering with small business is a requirement for all of us.”

SBA Administrator Karen Mills recently presented the award to Centennial during the official National Small Business Week award ceremony in Washington, D.C. National Small Business Week recognizes outstanding small business owners and advocates for achievements and contributions to the nation's economic and social vitality.