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5. SOUTHWEST CONTRACTOR MAGAZINE AWARD FOR BEST OF 2009 Presentation regarding the Southwest Contractor Magazine Best of the Southwest for the Maricopa County Security Building Phase I-VI Renovation/Restoration Project. Southwest Contractor Magazine's annual awards competition, The Best of 2009 Awards, honors the best in design and construction over the past year. The Phase I-IV Renovation/Restoration Project at the Security Building was one of 19 top and honorable mention awards given for Arizona projects, and one of 64 for the region which includes Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. The Maricopa County project was the only winner in its category - Renovation/Restoration. Over 340 entries were received in total in categories ranging from design to highway construction. For receiving a top honor in the Southwest, this project is now eligible to compete nationally for the Best of the Best Awards. Kenny W. Harris, Assistant County Manager for Public Works, County Engineer, and Director of Public Works Janet E. Palacino, Director, Facilities Management Department Janice V. Bowie, Capital Facility Manager, Facilities Management Department (C-91-10-089-P-00)