Entry Categories
Project Awards
- New Construction under $10 Million
- New Construction over $10 Million
- Renovation under $10 Million
- Renovation over $10 Million
- Specialty Construction (Subcontractors)
Project Eligibility
- Located in Chicagoland Area
- Completed between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026
- Entered by a CAGC Member in Good Standing
General Criteria
- Excellence in Project Management & Field Supervision
- Excellence in Client Service
- Meeting the Challenge of a Difficult Job
- Innovative Construction Techniques & Materials
- Craftsmanship
Deadlines
Friday, October 9, 2026: Online Entry Form, $100 Fee, Project Overview, Project Photo(s), Company Logo, Project Display Board
Presentation of Awards: Conferred at Constructors Connect event from 4:30pm - 7:30pm on Thursday, November 12th at Obama Presidential Center.
The contractor’s toughest critic, a jury of peers, will choose winning projects. A subcommittee of members will review the projects and determine one winner for each category. Winners will be selected based on the general criteria listed in the Rules section. Small and large projects are considered equally. All decisions made by the panel of judges are final. Sophistication of the presentation is not part of the selection process, but completeness in addressing how a project meets the criteria is essential.