The Kansas Concrete & Aggregate Producers is proud to show continued support for the truck drivers within our industry that make our businesses a success. We are, once again, calling for nominations from our membership for the KAPA and KRMCA Drivers of the Year as well as the Rookie of the Year. These awards recognize and acknowledge the great contribution that professional drivers make to our industry and to our state.
The judging criterion for the KAPA and KRMCA Drivers of the Year award includes all drivers who have driven for at least 12 consecutive months covering the time period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The Rookie of the Year must have driven for a least one year, but no more than two years by November 5, 2025. Contract drivers may be included in the program.
Winners will be recognized during the Awards Program at KAPA-KRMCA's Annual Convention in January 2026. Each winner will receive a cash award of $250 and a plaque.
These awards are designed to promote safety and motivate your personnel. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this program, please feel free to contact the association office at (785) 235-1188 or email Emily Beam.
Past Driver of the Year Award Winners
2023 KAPA Driver of the Year - Randy Parker, Eakin Enterprises
2012 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Robert Acosta, Andale Ready Mix Central, Inc., Wichita
2023 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Brian Keller, Kansas Sand & Concrete
2023 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Kiona Ingels, Kansas Sand & Concrete
2022 KAPA Driver of the Year - James "Jim" Ball , Alsop Sand
2022 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Duane Morris, Concrete Enterprises
2022 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Makayla Corey, Kansas Sand & Concrete
2021 KAPA Driver of the Year - Chad Wilson Bayer Construction Company
2021 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Jerry Morehead Midwest Concrete Materials
2021 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Herbert "Marty" Fryar, Eakin Enterprises
2020 KAPA Driver of the Year - Charles "Buggy" Bird, Eakin Enterprises, Inc.
2020 KRMCA Drive of the Year - Charles Martin, Kansas Sand & Concrete, Inc.
2020 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Tertius "Coca" Harris, Eakin Enterprises, Inc.
2019 KAPA Driver of the Year - Todd Keenan, Eakin Enterprises, Inc.
2019 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Migual Casasola, Dodge City Concrete
2019 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Christian Wren, Midwest Concrete Materials
2018 KAPA Driver of the Year - Gary Schley, Midwest Concrete & Materials
2018 KRMCA Driver of the Year - James Palmer, Kansas Sand & Concrete
2018 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Kenny Stroede, Eakin Enterprises
2017 KAPA Driver of the Year - Wayne Haverkamp, Hamm, Inc.
2017 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Michael Racette, Eakin Enterprises
2017 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Grant Jackson, Eakin Enterprises
2016 KAPA Driver of the Year - Keith Coleman, Midwest Concrete Materials
2016 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Martina Farrell, Midwest Concrete Materials
2016 KAPA/KRMCA Rookie of the Year - Rick Kreutzer, Eakin Enterprises, Inc.
2015 KAPA Driver of the Year - Rex Hahn, Eakin Enterprises, Larned
2015 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Merle Biehler, Eakin Enterprises, Larned
2014 KAPA Driver of the Year - Shon Rowe, Wade Quarries, LaCygne
2014 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Steve Harp, Andale Ready Mix Central, Wichita
2013 KAPA Driver of the Year - James Ball - Alsop Sand Co., Inc., Concordia
2013 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Earl Krug, Salina Concrete Products, Salina
2012 KAPA Diver of the Year - Francisco Ruiz, Jr. Eakin Enterprises, Larned
2011 KAPA Driver of the Year - Brian Gillett, Eakin Enterprises
2011 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Sammy Proctor, Concrete Materials Co.
2010 KAPA Driver of the Year - Terry Sigler, Harshman Construction
2010 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Chris Magee, Lafarge North America
2009 KAPA Driver of the Year - Troy Martin, Eakin Enterprises
2009 KRMCA Driver of the Year - Larry Hague, Lafarge KS & MO
