The Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council (DALMC) will host its 26th Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet on Monday, Nov. 23, 2026, at Q Casino & Resort’s  Reflections Ballroom. The annual event brings together area employers, labor unions, and community partners to celebrate workplace collaboration, safety excellence, community leadership, and investments in area youth.

The evening begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

2026 Honorees and Awards

Labor-Management Excellence Award

Recognizes individuals from area workplaces who lead by example and embody strong partnership principles.

·        Blane Beckner — Cedar Valley Steel & Ironworkers Local 89

·        Tyler Colschen — Tri-State Crane and Rigging & Operating Engineers Local 150

·        Bryce Rawson — Tri-State Crane and Rigging & Operating Engineers Local 234

·        Jim Rowan — A-1 Crane Rental and Machinery Moving Inc. & Operating Engineers Local 234

·        Logan Williams — Cedar Valley Steel & Ironworkers Local 89

Community Service Award

Recognizes individuals dedicated to serving and uplifting the local community.

·        Nate Carpenter — Alliant Energy & IBEW Local 204

·        Nathan Kramer — Alliant Energy & IBEW Local 204

DALMC Excellence in Safety Honor Roll

Honors an employer and union team exemplifying safety in the construction workplace.

·        Westphal & Company, Inc. & IBEW Local 704

Excellence in Student Engagement Award

·        Westphal & Company, Inc. & IBEW Local 704

2026 Education and Skilled Trades Scholarship Recipients

Since 2000, DALMC has granted more than $360,000 in support to local students entering higher education and skilled trade apprenticeships. The 2026 scholarship recipients include:

·        Cole Genthe — Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering at Iowa State University

·        Lauren Klinge — Nursing at Northeast Iowa Community College

·        Julia Kremer — Nursing at Truman State University

·        William Kunkel — Electrician Apprenticeship at Cedar Rapids Electrical Training Center (IBEW Local 704)

·        Darnell Meekins — Electrician Apprenticeship at Cedar Rapids Electrical Training Center (IBEW Local 704)

·        Brady Shekleton — Powerline Technology at Southwest Tech

·        Maggie Tharp — Nursing at University of Northern Iowa

·        Mallory Tomkins — Accounting at Winona State University

·        Maverick Wulfekuhle — Industrial Maintenance Mechanic at Northeast Iowa Community College

Event Registration

Tickets are available for $50 per person or $400 for a table of eight. The registration deadline is Monday, Nov. 16, 2026.

Reservations can be submitted by email to Ke*********@***mc.net, mailed to P.O. Box 14, Dubuque, IA 52004-0014, or completed online.

About the Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council

The Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering positive relationships between area labor unions and management. DALMC sponsors career exploration events, career fairs, collective bargaining educational programs, and community initiatives across the Tri-State area.