Cherokee CRC, LLC named SBA's 2011 Region VI Prime Contract of the Year!Cherokee CRC has been selected as the Small Business Administration's 2011 Prime Contractor of the Year for Region VI. The company was nominated by Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, OK. Cherokee CRC has provided a broad range of design-build, preconstruction, construction and construction management services for Tinker Air Force Base.
The Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year award recognized the outstanding contributions small businesses, including those owned and operated by minorities and women, make to the U.S. Department of State. Only companies demonstrating the highest degree of excellence in performance of U.S. Department of State contracts are nominated.
"We are so very excited and proud of our team for their superior work and dedication," said Cheryl Cohenour, president of Cherokee CRC. "To be nominated for this award by our client and selected by the SBA is a great recognition to the employees of Cherokee CRC and the Cherokee Nation as a whole."
The SBA selects a panel of judges made up of small business specialists from government agencies to select a winner from the pool of nominees. The nominees are judged by their overall management, delivery performance, technical capabilities, labor relations, cost performance, special achievements, resource utilization, customer interface, financial strength and exceptional results.
"All fo the nominees are considered to be the best small business prime contractors by the government agency making the nomination, so the winner is really the 'best of the best' in this region," said Bob Taylor, the SBA's area director for government contracting.
Cherokee CRC employees who worked on the Tinker AFB project will be attending the National Small Business Week celebration held in Washington D.C., May 18-20, where they will be recognized by the SBA.
SBA's 2011 Region VI Prime Contractor of the Year Nominee Finalist
Cherokee CRC, LLC has been named a finalist for the Small Business Administration's 2011 Prime Contractor of the Year award. The company was nominated by Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City. Cherokee CRC has provided a broad range of design-build, preconstruction, construction and construction management services for Tinker Air Force Base.
The Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year award recognized the outstanding contributions small businesses, including those owned and operated by minorities and women, make to the U.S. Department of State. Only companies demonstrating the highest degree of excellence in performance of U.S. Department of State contracts are nominated.
"To be a finalist for this award is so exciting for our company, and for the Cherokee Nation," said Cheryl Cohenour, president of Cherokee CRC. "Under the SBA's 8(a) program, Cherokee CRC has matured, adding new capabilities, and strengthening existing services. It's so gratifying to know that our hard work and diligence is recognized by our clients, and by the SBA."
The National Small Business Person of the Year, Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year, and Small Business Subcontractor of the Year will be announced and honored the week of May 22, 2011 at an event during National Small Business Week in Washington, DC.
Cherokee CRC, LLC is a subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Businesses, the economic engine of the Cherokee Nation. The company is certified by the Small Business Administration as a Tribal 8(a), Small Disadvantaged and HUBZone business. It is a diversified small business, offering services in consulting and engineering, predominately in the areas of aerospace, construction, environmental and professional services.
FAA Awards Cherokee CRC, LLC with Best of the Best Small Disadvantaged Business of the Year
Cherokee CRC, LLC has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Best of the Best Award in Small Disadvantaged Business category. The award was presented to Cheryl Cohenour at the 2010 FAA National Small Business Procurement Opportunities Training Conference and Trade Show on June 29, 2010 in Oklahoma City, OK. Cherokee CRC was nominated for the award by FAA AFS-400 for outstanding support in numerous efforts during the past year.
 Best Small Disadvantaged Business Award AcceptanceAdministrator's Corporate Financial Discipline Excellence Award for Diana Houck
Diana Houck of Cherokee CRC was one of a select group of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees and contractors who were awarded the "Financial Discipline Excellence Award" on May 19th, 2010 at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC) in Oklahoma City, OK. Ms. Houck was recognized for her work in "improving the policies, processes and procedures as well as quality of its (the FAA) financial records". Diana Houck has been apart of the Cherokee CRC team since May of 2007 and she supports multiple FAA contracts from her location at the MMAC in Oklahoma City.
 Award Group PhotoCherokee CRC, LLC Chamber Marketing AdCherokee CRC, LLC's president, Cheryl R. Cohenour, participated with the Tulsa Metro Chamber as one of their members and local business leaders in showcasing diversity in the business community. The Tulsa Metro Chamber partnered with Littlefield and Flying Colors Media to produce the television advertising ads.
 Ad CampaignPromotion AnnouncementCherokee CRC, LLC has promoted Vince Kemendo to Vice President of Administration. Kemendo has more than 30 years of finance and accounting management experience in the Tulsa market. As President of Administration, Kemendo will be responsible fo rthe finance, accounting and administration areas for this growing company.
 Vince Kemendo2009 Film Festival Award
Saturday October 10, 2009, Cherokee CRC, LLC was awarded "Best Interpretive Short Film" at the International Cherokee Film Festival 2009 for their TRAIL OF TEARS INTERPRETIVE FILM. The film was directed by Joshua Colover, written by Shane Smith, produced by Joshua Colover and Joseph Erb and executively produced by The United States National Park Service and Cheryl Cohenour.
The TRAIL OF TEARS film tells the story of a Cherokee's family experience as white encroachment on Cherokee lands eventually leads to their forced removal after the Indian Removal Act in 1830. The film captures the clashing of cultures and the devastating effects of federal policy. Cast included Woodrow Ross, Virginia Carey, Jaxin EnemyHunter, Tsahani Drowningbear, Gayla Mink and Nathalie Tomasik. This informative DVD will be shown at approximately 50 locations along the original Trail of Tears.
USA, 2009, 23:00 min., color.
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