AUGUSTA — The U.S. Small Business Administration announces that EJ Drywall of Greene has been selected to receive the prestigious Prime Contractor of the Year Award for Maine for 2014.

Marilyn Geroux, SBA district director for Maine, said EJ Drywall received the award because of its longstanding record of excellent performance, overall management, delivery performance, technical capabilities and labor relations, among other criteria.

EJ Drywall was nominated for the award by the Department of Veterans Affairs Togus VA Regional Office and will be honored at an SBA celebration luncheon on June 17 in Freeport.