Luck Stone has conducted annual environmental audits of its on-site customers for nearly 20 years. “The environmental award gives Luck Stone an opportunity to recognize its neighboring customers for their unmatched commitment to maintaining their properties and environment in and around their operations,” said John LeGore, regional vice president of Luck Stone’s Northern Region Division. “Aligning with Luck Stone’s strict standards for plant appearances and environmental practices, Crider & Shockey and Superior Paving play an integral role in supporting their local communities, which was yet another significant contributor to their award win.” Legore added.

Luck Stone’s environmental audit covers environmental compliance, site appearance, permitting and paperwork, employee training, and active community involvement. Jeff Powers accepted the award on behalf of Superior Paving, a Bristow, Va.-based company. “We’re so honored to be recognized by Luck Stone and are proud to be a recipient of their environmental award,” said Powers. “Everyone at Superior, our Fairfax plant employees specifically, strive daily to meet Luck Stone’s environmental award criteria.”

Crider and Shockey, headquartered in Winchester, Va., had a strong presence at their award ceremony, which was hosted by Luck Stone’s Bealeton plant associates. “We’re so humbled to be recognized by Luck Stone for our sound practices, which center on safety, the environment, plant appearance and quality of our products,” noted Ricky Green, Crider & Schockey’s Bealeton plant supervisor. “Luck Stone brings out the best in us and we hope they’ll continue to empower us to serve as ambassadors of our environment and local community.”

Luck Stone Corporation is one of the largest private, family owned and operated aggregates suppliers in the U.S., headquartered in Goochland County, Virginia. Luck Stone is the 9th largest producer of crushed stone in the nation. It operates 17 crushed stone plants in Virginia and North Carolina, 2 sand and gravel operations, 6 architectural stone centers and 2 granite fabrication facilities. Luck Stone also owns Lee Tennis/HAR-TRU®, the world’s most popular type of clay tennis court and a leading supplier of court accessories. Luck Stone is committed to environmental stewardship and community involvement and has been recognized nationally for its conservation and community relations programs.