Awards & Recognition
These recognitions reflect the dedication of our employees and the trust our customers place in Van Ert every day.
Safety & Workplace Excellence
Safety Performance Award through Aon Risk Services – 2003
OSHA Certificate of Commendation – 2008
Fox River Cleanup Group – 1,000,000 Hours Worked Without Recordable Incident – 2012
The Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin – Excellence in Construction Safety – 2011, 2013, 2014
MCAA Mechanical Contractor Association, Wausau, For Safety Excellence without Zero Lost Workday Cases Incidence Rate – 2014, 2025
NECA WI Chapter – Safety Excellence Achievement – 2021
Kimberly Mill Recognize Van Ert for Outstanding Safety Performance Production Line Rebuild 18,700 Hours without Recordable Injury
Industry & Construction Excellence
Build Wisconsin – Appleton Alliance Church – 2004
The Associated General Contractors of America Build Wisconsin Award – 2006, 2007
Build Wisconsin – Fox Energy Center – 2006
Build Wisconsin – United Ethanol LLC- 2007
ACEC Engineering Excellence Best of State Award -2012
Fox River Cleanup Group – Excellence in Support & Project Execution – 2009
Community & Business Leadership
The Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin – Continuous Specialty Contractor Membership – since 2004
Circle of Excellence Partner Award through United Way of Marathon County – 2022, 2023
Best of the Bay Electrical Contractor – 2022
Best of Portage County – Electrician – 2023
Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce 2024 Small Business of the Year – 2024
Industry Rankings & Partner Recognition
Top 600 Specialty Contractors
Supplier Recognition Award – Honorable Mention – 2004
Top Supplier – J.J. Keller & Associates – 2006