Awards

Economic Engine Award
Taylor Texas Economic Development Corporation
2014
Presented for fueling the community's economic growth through job creation, capital investment, and revenue generation.
Plumbing Contractor of the Year
Plumbing & Mechanical (PM) Magazine
2016
National recognition for quality workmanship, customer service, and efforts to address the plumber shortage through apprenticeship and workforce development.
Golden Hammer Award - Top Performer
Contractor Connection (A Crawford Company)
2017
Top Performer recognition for exemplary performance and dedication within the Contractor Connection network.
Pulse of the City News Award - Customer Satisfaction
Pulse of the City News
2017
Customer Care Award (Plumbing Contractor category); honored for excellence in customer satisfaction. Taylor, TX.
Neighborhood Favorite
Nextdoor
2017
Voted a Neighborhood Favorite in the Heritage neighborhood, Austin, TX.
Golden Hammer Award
Contractor Connection (A Crawford Company)
2018
Top Performer recognition for exemplary performance and dedication within the Contractor Connection network.
Pulse of the City News Award - Customer Satisfaction
Pulse of the City News
2018
Customer Care Award (Plumbing Contractor category); honored for excellence in customer satisfaction. Taylor, TX.
Outstanding Service as a Chamber Director
Taylor Texas Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
2019
Presented to Sam Dowdy in appreciation for outstanding service as a Chamber Director.
Golden Hammer Award - Top Performer
Contractor Connection (A Crawford Company)
2019
Top Performer recognition for exemplary performance and dedication within the Contractor Connection network.
Pulse of the City News Award - Customer Satisfaction
Pulse of the City News
2019
Customer Care Award (Plumbing Contractor category); honored for excellence in customer satisfaction. Taylor, TX.
Neighborhood Favorite
Nextdoor
2019
Voted a Neighborhood Favorite in the Heritage neighborhood, Austin, TX.
Stand Up for Texas Public Schools - Business Recognition
Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) / Thrall ISD
2019-2020
TASB 2019-20 Business Recognition Program, for standing up and supporting public schools in the community. Presented by Tommy Hooker, Superintendent, Thrall ISD.
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
U.S. House of Representatives - Congressman John R. Carter (TX District 31)
2020
Recognition for the milestone of 40 years in business and 25 years of dedication to the City of Taylor, TX. Dated November 13, 2020.
Certificate of Recognition - 40th Anniversary
Taylor Texas Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
2020
Presented on the company's 40th anniversary as an exemplary business that forwards its core values and strengthens the plumbing trade and community. Signed by Tia Rae Stone (President & CEO) and Diana Phillips (Chair of the Board). Dated November 13, 2020.
Resolution - 40th Anniversary Commemoration
The State of Texas - State Representative James Talarico (District 52)
2020
Texas House resolution commemorating the company's 40th anniversary, recognizing its community contributions (Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, Shepherd's Heart food pantry) and commitment to the plumbing trade.
Citizen of the Year
Rotary Club of Taylor, TX
2022
Awarded to the company founder for community contributions; described as his most recent honor in his foundation bio.
Local Employer of Excellence
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
2023
Honored for excellence as a Texas employer; cited among Sam Dowdy's awards for his work at S & D Plumbing.
Small Business of the Year - Finalist
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
2023
Named one of only three statewide finalists out of roughly 3.1 million small businesses in Texas.