Steve has shown incredible passion for the protection of free enterprise and open competition in Delaware and is never afraid to speak out on his beliefs. Pettinaro Construction was a founding member of ABC Delaware in 1981 and he is the second winner of the Charter Cup from this company. Verino Pettinaro was the winner in 1994.

He has served on the Board of Directors and held every office in the association including Chair in 2017. He also served a 3-yar term on the ABC National Board of Directors.

Steve has always been one of the first members to step up and help ABC on legislative matters, growing membership or promoting the importance of engaging future leaders into the association to create the next generation of ABC supporters. He was instrumental in developing and implementing our Young Professional of the Year award to promote the outstanding involvement these individuals provide to our association.

He has been a strong supporter and contributor of both our local Political Action committee and national Political Action committee, which helps elect pro-merit shop ­legislators.  He also encourages other ABC members to get involved and helps them understand the value of participation in our association.

“Steve is one of the most avid supporters of ABC and promotes our association on a daily basis with his employees and friends,” said Edward Capodanno, ABC Delaware President. “He is the current chair of our Legislative/Legal Rights committee and during his year as Chair, instituted our weekly member visits to Legislative Hall as a way of promoting our views on issues affecting our industry. He was also past chair of our Membership Committee prior to serving on the board. He is an individual that truly embodies the spirit of ABC and is well deserving of this award.”