David A. Edwards, Jr., president of Edwards Steel, has been named the 2007 BX Cornerstone recipient.

A longtime member and supporter of the BX, Edwards 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.

A third generation member of the BX, Edwards’s grandfather, J.T. Edwards, Sr. and uncle, J.T. Edwards, Jr. both received the award before him (in 1957 and 1974). 

Edwards served on the BX Board of Directors for eight years and was a founding member of the BX Youngbloods, serving two terms as President. 

In addition to his BX involvement, Edwards served as president for the Architectural Metal Manufacturers of Ohio and the Steel Fabricators Association of Ohio.  He is a past board member of the Ohio Structural Steel and Architectural Metals Association and is currently a member of AGC, ASA and the American Institute of Steel Construction.

Other organizations Edwards has been actively involved with include the Franklinton Board of Trade, Upper Arlington Athletic Association, St. Ann’s Hospital Foundation, Boy Scouts of America and First Community Church.

Edwards was named as recipient of the Cornerstone Award by the BX board of directors, based on the recommendation of the Exchange 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 officially be presented to Edwards on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Aladdin Temple when he will be honored among his peers at the BX Annual Meeting.

The 2007 BX Cornerstone Award Review Committee was made up of seven members including Parr Peterson, chairman, (Paul Peterson Co.), Todd Alexander (Continental Building Systems), Brian Dew (Mid-City Electric Co.), Bill Eubanks (DeFabCo, Inc.), Don Leach (Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP), Mark Setterlin (R.W. Setterlin Building Co.) and Gareth Vaughan (The Albert M. Higley Co.).