Awards & Recognition
Throughout his career, Jeffrey L. McCain has been recognized for his innovation, leadership, and impact in the business world. From building the largest traffic signal company in the United States to advocating for dyslexia awareness, Jeff's achievements have been honored by industry leaders, organizations, and peers. His dedication to excellence and resilience in overcoming challenges have earned him prestigious awards, including those listed below.
This page highlights some of the notable awards, honors, and recognitions to business, leadership, and advocacy.
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Ernst & Young
Entrepreneur of the Year ®
- San Diego (2009)
"To be selected as the winning recipient of the 2009 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur® award is a great honor and achievement. The finalists were extremely talented and exceptional individuals, and to be nominated among them is something I am equally proud of. I accept this award in recognition of all the hard-work and continued dedication of the McCain staff and my inspiring wife and partner, Beth."
-Jeffrey L. McCain
Jeffery McCain, CEO, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award in the Consumer and Business Product and Services category in San Diego. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and leading dynamic, growing businesses. Jeff was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a gala event at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla on June 3, 2009.​ ​​​ McCain Inc. is an acknowledged leader for products and services in the traffic, transit, and parking industries nationwide. The company engineers, manufactures and distributes hardware and software solutions to a wide variety of clients ranging from agencies to businesses. ​ The program honors entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptionality in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
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Associated Builders & Contractors:
ABC'er of the Year®
San Diego (1987)
"The 1987 ABC'er of the Year award was MVP recognition from the Associated Builders and Contractors of San Diego. When they called out my name at the ABC annual dinner, all I could think was
'Holy crap. This just crazy!'"
-Jeffrey L. McCain
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Association for Corporate Growth
San Diego (2003)
In 2003 McCain Traffic Supply received the "Emerging Markets Company Award" from the San Diego Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.
"I knew I wanted continuous growth and continuous improvement, not for their own sake but to acquire and sustain my edge on the competition."