Achievement Awards

Celebrate the People Who Move Our Industry Forward
The AGC of California Achievement Awards recognize individuals whose dedication, leadership, and contributions have made a lasting impact on the construction industry. These prestigious awards celebrate professionals who go above and beyond, helping advance the industry, support their communities, and inspire others through their commitment and accomplishments.
Nominating a deserving individual is a meaningful way to acknowledge their hard work, validate their efforts, and highlight their achievements among peers and industry leaders. It is also an opportunity to recognize role models whose contributions strengthen our industry and encourage future excellence. Submit a nomination today and help give outstanding individuals the recognition they deserve.
Why Nominate Someone for an Achievement Award?
Nominating an outstanding individual provides meaningful recognition while highlighting the positive impact they have made on the construction industry.
- Recognize Dedication – Show appreciation for an individual’s hard work, commitment, and contributions.
- Celebrate Industry Leaders – Highlight role models whose accomplishments inspire others and strengthen the construction community.
- Validate Their Impact – Provide recognition from peers and industry leaders that reinforces the value of their efforts.
- Strengthen Professional Relationships – Recognizing others helps foster connections and build a stronger industry network.
Download the information packet to review eligibility requirements, award categories, and important program details.
- Achievement Award Information Packet – closes on July 17, 2026
Explore the award categories below to find the best fit for the outstanding individual you wish to recognize:
Excellence in Skill, Integrity & Responsibility Award
This award honors Skill, Integrity and Responsibility. To be eligible, the individual may be from the public or private sector and must have made an outstanding contribution to California’s construction industry. No employee or member of the association shall be eligible for the Excellence in Skill, Integrity & Responsibility Award. (APPLY)
Supplier/Service Provider Achievement Award
This award honors the hard work and dedication of exceptional AGC of California Associate Members. To be eligible, an Associate Member must have been engaged in providing a product or service to the construction industry for a minimum of 15 years, be an AGC of California member in good standing or member-in-retirement. Qualified nominees will have made a significant contribution to the construction industry and be held in esteem by his/her peers. (APPLY)
Specialty Contractor Achievement Award
This award recognizes the significant contributions to AGC of California and the construction industry by individual member specialty contractors. To be eligible, a person must have worked in the construction industry for a minimum of 15 years, be an AGC of California member in good standing or a member-in-retirement of the AGC of California and be held in esteem by his/her peers. No Past President of the AGC of California shall be eligible for this award. (APPLY)
Contractor Achievement Award
This award recognizes the significant contributions to AGC of California and the construction industry by individual member contractors. To be eligible, a person must have worked in the construction industry for a minimum of 25 years, be an AGC of California member in good standing or a member-in-retirement and be held in esteem by his/her peers. No AGC of California Past President shall be eligible for this award. (APPLY)
In addition to the Achievement Awards, AGC of California also recognizes outstanding contributions to construction safety and workforce development through the following award programs:
- Harry Eckstein Safety Professional of the Year Award Information – Submission closes on September 4, 2026 – APPLY
- Construction Education Friend Award Information – Submission closes on July 17, 2026 – APPLY