Awards and Hall of Fame

2019-2020 & 2020-21 CALBO Awards 

It is with great pride to introduce the 2019-2020 as well as the 2020-21 CALBO Awards Recipients. Thank you for your contributions to the build-safe communities. 

2019-2020

Building Department of the Year
City of Pasadena

Building Official of the Year
William “Bill” Kelley, County of Marin

Fire Official of the Year
Mike Payton, Modesto Fire Department

Educator of the Year
Rick McManis

Course Development Merit Award
Gil Estrada

Industry Achievement
California Building Standards Commission

Hall of Fame
Doug Hensel

2020-2021

Building Department of the Year
City of Jurupa Valley

Building Official of the Year
Raj Patel, City of Beverly Hills (Retired)

Fire Official of the Year Award
Greg Anderson, Office of State Fire Marshal

Educator of the Year
2020 Education Week Instructors

Hall of Fame
Bob Latz