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Industry insights, workforce trends, business strategy, and leadership.

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Conversations with builders, leaders, and influencers shaping construction.

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Chapter updates, legislation, milestones, and member highlights.

Excellence In Construction Awards

The Excellence In Construction (EIC) Awards Program spotlights quality construction and celebrates success in the industry, recognizing excellence in projects built by merit shop contractors who are committed to maintaining high-performance standards.

ABC San Diego member contractors of all sizes and specialties are encouraged to submit their best work to be recognized for exceptional innovation and design, technical ability, safety, project management, and quality of construction.

2026 Call for Entries Now Open


Registering your project(s) and completing your project(s) submission are required for your submission to be complete. All submissions must be completed by Saturday, August 15th, 2026. Register and submit your project below.

This yearโ€™s Excellence in Construction Awards Ceremony & 50th Gala will be hosted by ABC San Diego on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at Kona Kai Resort. The awards ceremony will feature a multimedia presentation that highlights all submissions and announces our 2026 award winners.

New this year: No payment required for project submissions!

*Project submissions do not include event tickets. A ticket is required to attend.

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Construction Workforce Awards

ABC San Diego Chapter will feature the 2026 Construction Workforce Awards finalists and announce the winners at this year’s EIC Awards ceremony. The categories include:

    • Project Manager of the Year

    • Superintendent of the Year

    • Tradesperson of the Year

    • Young Professional of the Year

How to Submit Your Project for the EIC Awards

New this year: submit your project at no cost!

*Project submissions do not include event tickets. A ticket is required to attend.


View and Download Resources Below


Complete the Registration Form

Use this form to complete your project registration. Please answer all questions thoroughly. You will be given the opportunity to submit and upload photographs and supporting documentation directly through the form, or you may email your documentation to our team at events@abcsd.org.

All submissions must be completed, including photographs and all supporting documentation, by Saturday, August 15, 2026.  Winners will be announced at ABCSD’s Excellence in Construction Awards & 50th Gala on Saturday, October 3, 2026, hosted at Kona Kai Resort on Shelter Island.

PLEASE NOTE:

A project is not eligible for submission if any of the prime, multi-prime, or sub-trade contractors had a safety-related fatality on said project. ​​​​​

An applying member company is not eligible for project submissions if it has had a safety-related fatality within the current program period (June 30, 2024 – December 31, 2025). See project submission resources above.

If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact our team at events@abcsd.org or 858.513.4700.


Finalize and Complete Your Submission

Once your project(s) are registered, submission forms are due no later than Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Some questions are specific to general contractors and some are specific to subcontractors. Please type “n/a” if the question does not apply to your contractor type.

If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact our team at events@abcsd.org or 858.513.4700.

PLEASE NOTE:

A project is not eligible for submission if any of the prime, multi-prime, or sub-trade contractors had a safety-related fatality on said project within the current program period (June 30, 2024 – December 31, 2025).

Have Questions?

Please reach out!