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.