Master Builders of Iowa

The ACE Mentor Program of Central Iowa Awards Program was held at the Des Moines Community Playhouse and recognized the efforts of 23 mentors from area companies as well as the 49 students who participated in the program.  In addition to being exposed to the ACE industry through presentations and onsite visits, the students were assigned a project to complete; they formed groups to design, engineer and prepare construction planning services for the propsed renovation of the Northland Dairy Building in downtown Des Moines.

The student groups were divided into teams for the architectural, engineering (civil, structural, mechanical/electrical), and construction services. Each team presented their proposal using PowerPoint to an audience of over 160 people. Their creativity, professionalism, organization and team work was more than evident as they presented projects that one would expect to see from a professional architectural, engineering or contracting firm.

	Team North
	Team South
	Team West

• View End of Year Press Release
• Project Introduction
• Team North Project
• Team South Project
• Team West Project

The Awards Banquet also featured the presentation of college scholarships that were sponsored by local companies.  Four local students received a total of $8,000 in scholarships because of the generous support of industry related businesses.

The following $2000/each scholarships were awarded:

Duncan Larsen, Urbandale High School
The ACE Mentor Program of Central Iowa Board of Directors

Francisco Avila, Lincoln High School
The ACE Mentor Program of Central Iowa

Josiah Ruhland, Ankeny High School
Neumann Brothers Inc., and The Waldinger Corporation Scholarship in the amount of$2000.

Nicole Peterson, Valley High School
The Luke Altmix Simmons Charitable Foundation and the Master Builders of Iowa

About the ACE Mentor Program
The ACE Mentor Program is the fastest-growing high school mentoring program focusing on careers in the design/build industry.  It was founded by the principals of leading design and construction firms, to introduce high school students to career opportunities in the industry. The mission of the organization is to engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in the design/build construction industry through mentoring; and to support their continued advancement in the industry through scholarships and grants. ACE makes a special attempt to reach students that otherwise may not become aware of the challenges and rewards of a career in the design and construction industry.  For additional information please visit www.acementor.org.