Parr Peterson, president of Paul Peterson Co., has been named the 2009 BX Cornerstone recipient.

A longtime member and supporter of the BX, Peterson has been involved in the industry for more than 30 years.

The award, considered to be the highest honor presented by the central Ohio construction industry, recognizes an individual’s leadership contributions to the community, the industry and the Exchange.

Peterson served on the BX Board of Directors for nine years, serving as president in 2004. He also served on the Builders Exchange Foundation Board of Directors. Peterson remains involved with the BX as a speaker for the Outreach program, an ambassador for the membership department and an instructor for safety programs.

In addition to his BX involvement, Peterson serves on the board of the Ohio Contractors Association.  He is past president of the Upper Arlington Civic Association and is a volunteer for the Columbus Speech and Hearing Center.

Peterson was selected to receive the Cornerstone Award by the BX board of directors, based on an initial review by the BX Cornerstone Award Review Committee. The recipient is chosen based on achievements in the following areas:

• BX Involvement

• Industry Involvement

• Industry Impact

• Community Involvement

• Years of Service to the Industry

The Cornerstone Award will be officially presented to Peterson on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at the Aladdin Shrine Center when he will be honored among his peers at the 117th Annual Meeting of the Builders Exchange.

For more information about the Cornerstone Award, please contact Deb Murphy (ext. 221) at the Exchange.