Incoming Chair’s Reception and BBQ Challenge: A Popular Event!

One of the highlights of the conference was the ninth annual BBQ Challenge and the incoming chair’s reception held on the outdoor patio of the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. The setting made for a great evening of music, networking, and excellent food and drinks for more than 500 attendees. It was a beautiful night, and everyone enjoyed being on the hotel patio. It was a perfect setting to end the day.

It was also a chance to toast Greg Taylor, incoming FSAWWA chair, who will lead the section in 2023. Emilie Moore, outgoing FSAWWA chair, thanked everyone for attending and congratulated Greg.

Music was provided by Rick Hutton and Carly Jackson, each an excellent guitarist and vocalist, and Nicole Thomas joined with a tambourine. It was great entertainment all around.

Event Sponsors

The FSAWWA Contractors Council and the following companies sponsored complimentary beverages:

S Barney’s Pumps

S Core & Main

S CROM LLC

S Electric Services Inc.

S Integ-Crete Construction

S Kiewit

S North Lake Electric Inc.

S PCL Construction Inc.

S Wade Trim

The FSAWWA Contractors Council and the following companies sponsored the barbecue sides:

S Barney’s Pumps

S Core & Main

S Fluid Control Specialties LLC

S Kiewit

S Moss Kelly Inc.

S REVERE Control System Inc.

S Tesco Controls

S TSC Jacobs North

S VMG Construction Inc.

S Wade Trim

The sponsors helped to make the 2022 event an outstanding success. There is nothing like an ice-cold drink and delicious sides to go with a great barbecue!

Event Chairs and BBQ Teams

In charge of the event were cochairs Drew Gumieny and Richard Anderson. This year’s contest featured 12 teams competing for the honor of “grand champion.”

Grill masters from the following companies competed for top honors in chicken, pork butt, pork ribs, beef brisket, people’s choice, and overall champion:

S Bonita Springs Utilities

S Charlotte County/Jones Edmunds

S Core and Main

S Ferguson Waterworks