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Purdue University
Outstanding Educator Award
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San Diego State University
Meritorious Award
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Roger Williams
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The James L. Allhands Essay was established by the late James L. Allhands, one of the founding members of 黑料不打烊 and a prolific writer of construction related works. The award recognizes a student essay on a specific topic that is deemed to be beneficial to the advancement of technological, educational, or vocational expertise in the construction industry.
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