Accolades + Recognitions

October 2026

LBA Municipal Contractor of the Year

John Bell Construction was honored to receive the 2026 Municipal General Contractor of the Year award at the Latin Builders Association's 45th Annual Awards Luncheon. This recognition celebrates our team's commitment to delivering municipal projects that strengthen communities, enhance public spaces, and create lasting value for the people they serve. We are grateful to the LBA for this meaningful distinction and proud of the dedication, collaboration, and craftsmanship our team brings to every project we undertake every single day.

January 24, 2026

Key to the City of West Miami

Presented to Oscar Morejon, President & Founder of John Bell Construction, in recognition of the successful completion of the West Miami Multi-Generational Center, presented by Eric Diaz-Padron. This recognition carries special significance for our team, as our President and Vice Presidents grew up in West Miami and spent time at the Multi-Generational Center throughout their youth. Contributing to the transformation of a place that helped shape their community made this project a truly full-circle and deeply meaningful endeavor.

December 7, 2025

Key to the City of Coral Gables

Presented to Oscar Morejon, President & Founder of John Bell Construction, in recognition of the successful completion of the centennial restoration of the Historic Venetian Pool, presented by Vince Lago. This prestigious recognition commemorates the restoration of the 820,000-gallon Venetian Pool, the only aquifer-fed swimming pool listed in the National Register of Historic Places in the United States.

SFLHCC - Latino Business Review Cover

John Bell Construction was featured on the cover of the Latino Business Review, the annual publication of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The cover story recognized the company's growth, leadership, and impact on South Florida's construction industry, highlighting President and Founder Oscar Morejon and the team's continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and community engagement.

Fall/Winter 2026 Edition

Proyecto Magazine - “Building a Field of Dreams”

John Bell Construction was featured on the cover of the Latin Builders Association's Proyecto Magazine. The cover story, “Building a Field of Dreams,” chronicles the company's 10-year journey from childhood friends united by baseball to one of South Florida's leading general contractors, highlighting its commitment to excellence, lasting relationships, and building a legacy that extends beyond construction.

General Contractor of the Year - AIA Miami

October 6, 2023

General Contractor of the Year - AIA Miami

Awarded by the Miami Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, this recognition honors John Bell Construction's commitment to excellence, quality craftsmanship, and outstanding collaboration within the South Florida construction industry. Receiving this distinction reflects our team's dedication to delivering exceptional projects while upholding the highest standards of professionalism, innovation, and client service.

November 1, 2024

2024 Medium Size Business Champion - SFLHCC Sunshine Awards

John Bell Construction was honored with the 2024 Medium Size Business Champion award at the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's Sunshine Awards. This recognition celebrates the company's excellence in commercial construction, strong commitment to community engagement and philanthropy, and continued growth under the leadership of President and Founder Oscar Morejon.

2025 Best Place to Work - South Florida Business Journal

February 20, 2025

2025 Best Place to Work - South Florida Business Journal

John Bell Construction was recognized as the #5 Best Place to Work in the 10-49 Employees category by the South Florida Business Journal. This recognition reflects the company's commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace through professional development, strong leadership, employee well-being, and a collaborative culture dedicated to making a meaningful impact both within the organization and throughout the community.

July 9, 2025

Florida Trend - NextGen “Concrete Vision”

John Bell Construction President and Founder Oscar Morejon was featured in Florida Trend's Concrete Vision, highlighting his entrepreneurial journey from a young business owner to leading one of South Florida's fastest-growing general contracting firms. The feature recognizes his commitment to excellence, servant leadership, community impact, and the values that continue to shape John Bell Construction's success.

June 19, 2025

2025 Fastest-Growing Companies - South Florida Business Journal

John Bell Construction was ranked among the top fastest-growing private companies in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal, placing on the Revenue Under $25M list.

2026 Best Place to Work - South Florida Business Journal

February 19, 2026

2026 Best Place to Work - South Florida Business Journal

John Bell Construction was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the 10-49 Employees category by the South Florida Business Journal. The recognition highlights the company's collaborative culture, commitment to employee growth, and dedication to giving back through the John Bell Foundation. Guided by values of teamwork, excellence, ownership, and distinction, John Bell Construction continues to foster an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver exceptional results.

June 12, 2026

2026 Largest Contractors in South Florida - SFBJ

John Bell Construction was recognized by the South Florida Business Journal as one of the largest general contractors in South Florida, reflecting the company's continued growth and strong presence in the region's construction industry. The annual ranking highlights firms making a significant impact across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties through their expertise, performance, and contributions to South Florida's built environment.