Recognizing Safety Excellence

Construction Safety Excellence Award submissions are now open and close on September 30, 2022. For questions about the AGC Construction Safety Excellence Awards Program, please contact Brian Mello at mellob@agc-ca.org.

Main Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA)

The AGC of California Construction Safety Excellence Award recognizes contractors for their outstanding safety programs and are divided into four divisions:

• Building
• Heavy/Civil/Highway
• Specialty Contractor

​The AGC of California Safety Awards Committee will compile all hours worked for each division and utilize this data to establish categories on a sliding scale. Applicants will then be notified as to which category they will be competing in. Applicants will give a live zoom presentation to a panel of judges. (APPLY TODAY)

Specialized Safety Award Categories

In addition to the Main Construction Safety Excellence Award for a company’s overall safety performance, there are several Specialized Safety Award categories that showcase and highlight an individual’s or team’s contribution to safety in the Construction Industry. The Specialized Safety Award categories include:

• Individual Safety Effort of a Project Superintendent
• Safety on a High Hazard Project
• Harry Eckstein Safety Professional of the Year Award
• Safety on a Joint Venture

Individual Safety Effort of a Project Superintendent

AGC of California would like to recognize the Superintendents whose job is not primarily safety-related, but have displayed efforts in safety, improvement in safety performance, and involved others in their commitment to safety on the job in the state of California. (APPLY)

Safety on a High Hazard Project

AGC of California would like to recognize those projects that are considered High Hazard. For example, projects with a multi-story structure over 36 feet, where work occurs in engineered trenches, or where significant danger of serious injury or death can occur. (APPLY)

Harry Eckstein 2022 Safety Professional of the Year Award

​The safety profession is made up of men and women who have devoted their careers to making our workplaces safer. The winner will be honored at the AGC of California Installation & Awards Gala, taking place in San Francisco, February 2023. Some safety professionals go far and above the call of duty in their devotion to preserving quality of life in the workforce. Many go far above and beyond the borders of their employer, distinguishing him or her by giving back to the industry. This very prestigious award exemplifies the most dedicated and innovative professionals and their active participation in the advancement of the safety management process both within their company and in the construction industry. This is an opportunity for the safety professional to be recognized by their company senior management in nomination and by their peers in achieving this award. An application fee of $50 must accompany the nomination. (APPLY)

Safety on a Joint Venture

In addition to the Main Construction Safety Excellence Award for a company’s overall safety performance, there are several Specialized Safety Award categories that showcase and highlight an individual’s or team’s contribution to safety in the Construction Industry. AGC of California would like to recognize outstanding collaboration & safety efforts on joint venture projects. (APPLY)