2026 ACAF Annual Convention

Ocean Reef Club | Key Largo, Florida

Thank You for Joining Us

The Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida gathered at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo for the 69th Annual ACAF Members Only Convention.

More than 350 attendees joined us for this year's event, including over 170 employees from ACAF member companies along with family members and special guests.

Event Photo Gallery

Relive the memories from another outstanding convention.

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Membership Meeting Highlights

Friday's Membership Meeting featured a full lineup of educational presentations, leadership updates, and industry discussions.

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Featured Presentations

Keynote Address

Colonel (Ret.) Mark Tillman
Former commander and 12th pilot of Air Force One, best known for protecting President George W. Bush on September 11, 2001, and conducting the first covert flight of a sitting Commander-in-Chief into an active war zone.

Association Leadership Transition

• Farewell remarks from Immediate Past Chairman Dr. Vince Hafeli

• Introduction of incoming ACAF Chairman Mitchell Gant

ACAF History Presentation

David Allain

• ACAF History: 1978–2007

Construction Angels Program Update

Audra McNabney

Future Leaders in Asphalt (FLA)

Tanya Nash, P.E.

• Introduction to ACAF's newest leadership development initiative

Florida Asphalt Scholarship Program (FASP) Update

David Allain

FDOT Roundtable Discussion

Jim Musselman & Richard Hewitt

• Open discussion with ACAF members regarding industry topics and initiatives

2026 W.J. Whitehurst II Golf Tournament

The annual golf tournament once again provided members and guests with a memorable day on the course.

Tournament Champions

Champions: Brian Wasowicz, Joe Sustaia, Victoria Espino, Tom Hernandez

Longest Drive: Tyler Sulluentrop

2026 Golden Roads Awards Banquet

One of the highlights of the convention was the Golden Roads Awards Banquet, where ACAF recognized 40 outstanding pavement projects from across Florida through the Pavement Excellence Awards Program.

A.P. (Pat) Bolton Award

Project: US 301 (SR 43) From S of Balm Road (Paseo Al Mar Blvd) to S of Whitt Road 
FDOT District 7

Statewide Rural Resurfacing Award

Project: State Road 5 (US 1/Philips Hwy) From SR 152 (Baymeadows Rd) to SR 109 (Univ Blvd)

FDOT District 2

Statewide Urban Resurfacing Award

Project: State Road 573 (S Dale Mabry) From S of Pinewood St to N of Ballast Point Blvd
FDOT District 7

Statewide Airfield Paving Award

Project: Orlando International Airport Taxiway G & H Rehabilitation

Lifetime Achievement Award

The 2026 ACAF Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Daniel Weekley of Weekley Asphalt Paving, Inc. in recognition of his lifelong dedication and contributions to Florida's asphalt industry.

Although unable to attend, Dr. Vince Hafeli prepared remarks that were delivered by ACAF President Amy Miller during the presentation ceremony.

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Distinguished Service Award

ACAF proudly honored Jim Warren with a Distinguished Service Award recognizing his 24 years of dedicated service as the Association's Executive Director from 1996-2019.

Presentation remarks prepared by Scott Fowler were delivered by Amy Miller.

Looking Ahead

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the 2026 ACAF Annual Convention a tremendous success.

We enjoyed spending time with our members, families, and guests at the Ocean Reef Club and look forward to seeing everyone next year in Amelia Island for another outstanding ACAF Convention.