St. Louis, MO – S. M. Wilson & Co. is named finalist in four categories in the 2025 AEC Show-Me Awards by the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLC3).
“We are honored to be named a finalist in multiple categories,” said Michael Yazbec, president of S. M. Wilson. “Our company has built a reputation as a trusted construction partner. We continued to enrich lives by building spaces to live, work, heal, learn and play. S. M. Wilson is excited about the recognition of our work, our people and our innovations.”
SLC3 recently announced the finalists for the Show-Me Awards. S. M. Wilson is a finalist in the following categories:
Exceptional Institution/Municipal Facility — Ladue School District Bond Issue Building Program
Outstanding Construction Project of the Year — Ladue School District Bond Issue Building Program
As part of Proposition L, the Ladue School District looked to S. M. Wilson, Perkins & Will and Cordogan Clark to transform the existing facilities of Ladue Middle School (LMS), Spoede Elementary and Old Bonhomme Elementary into future-ready learning centers. The projects were completed simultaneously on occupied campuses. Extensive renovations were completed throughout LMS and Old Bonhomme Elementary, seven total additions at LMS, Old Bonhomme Elementary and Spoede Elementary, and a storm shelter that met the ICC 500 requirements at each building.
Ladue Middle School’s Media Center
Innovation in Construction Technology — S. M. Wilson & Co.
The nomination comes from the integration of Viewpoint and Asuretify, which enhances subcontractor payment efficiency, optimizes Project Accountants’ productivity, and mitigates risk.
Amanda Bohnert, Chief Marketing Officer
Women in Construction — Amanda Bohnert, CPSM, Chief Marketing Officer
Amanda Bohnert has worked for S. M. Wilson for more than twenty years. She started as a marketing assistant and built her own career ladder, rising to Chief Marketing Officer and one of the firm’s six executive leaders. She is the founder of SKILLED and co-founder of Women of STEEL. A women-centered group within the AGC of Missouri with the mission of assisting women in the construction industry to fulfill their leadership potential.
The winners will be announced at the 2025 AEC Show-Me Awards Gala, which will be held on March 26 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac.