The Engineer of the Year honor is bestowed annually to exemplary members whose conduct and involvement in Local 139 and the communities in which they live define what it means to be a good union member. Their peers within the union award members this distinction. Mulryan first joined the Local 139 in 1986 when starting out as a crane operator and, over time became known for his mentoring activities.
Dave Backman, head of the communications department of Local 139, said: "Ken is highly regarded among the union’s rank and file as someone who will always help younger members learn the craft of proper crane operation in order to advance their careers. He regularly answers questions about the work they do and the equipment they operate."