AGC California - Awards

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The AGC of California Constructor Awards celebrate the very best of California’s construction industry, recognizing the companies, teams, and projects that set the standard for excellence, innovation, and leadership in construction. Representing one of the industry’s most prestigious and competitive honors, the Constructor Awards showcase remarkable achievements across Specialty, Utility Infrastructure, Heavy Civil, Builder, Community Service, and Excellence in Partnering categories.

These awards recognize projects that exemplify outstanding project management, collaboration, problem-solving, safety, scheduling, budgeting, and craftsmanship while overcoming complex challenges and delivering exceptional value to clients and communities.

More than just an awards program, the Constructor Awards and Installation Gala serve as a special opportunity for AGC of California members and industry leaders to come together and celebrate the incredible work shaping California’s built environment. The evening highlights the innovation, dedication, and impact of the industry while honoring the best of the best among California’s construction professionals.

Eligible projects must have been substantially completed between June 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, and submitted by AGC of California members in good standing. Finalists and winners will be honored at the 2027 AGC of California Installation & Awards Gala on February 5, 2027, at the Fairmont San Francisco.

Rules

• Projects must have been substantially completed between June 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

• The submitting company must be an AGC of California member in good standing at the time of entry.

• Joint Venture submissions are permitted; however, either the Joint Venture entity itself or all participating companies within the Joint Venture must be AGC of California members in good standing.

• Member organizations may submit one project per category. Projects may not be duplicated across multiple categories, with the sole exception of the Excellence in Partnering category.

• Projects entered into the Excellence in Partnering category must also be entered into one of the Constructor Award categories and are subject to an additional entry fee and submission requirements.

• Entry fees are $500 per Constructor Award submission. Excellence in Partnering submissions require an additional $250 fee.

• Specialty category submissions must be entered by firms classified as Specialty Contractors within AGC membership and must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the category description.

• Community Service submissions must include a significant donated or volunteer component, including labor, materials, or services, and must clearly quantify the contribution within the submission materials.

• All written narratives, supporting materials, and required documentation must be submitted by the published entry deadline. Excellence in Partnering narratives may not exceed three pages total or 1,250 words.

• Entries should clearly demonstrate project challenges, innovative solutions, budget and schedule management, teamwork, safety, and overall project success.

• The Awards Committee reserves the right to reclassify entries into a more appropriate category if deemed necessary.

• Entries that do not comply with the published requirements and submission guidelines may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Awards Committee.

• Finalists will be selected by the Awards Committee and notified in November 2026.

• Winners will be announced and honored at the 2027 AGC of California Installation & Awards Gala on February 5, 2027, at the Fairmont San Francisco.

• Decisions of the Awards Committee and judging panel are final.