Excellence In Construction

Excellence in Construction Awards – november 5, 2026

Step into the spotlight and showcase what sets your company apart.

The Excellence in Construction Awards celebrates the very best of merit shop construction—honoring projects and contractors that raise the bar in leadership, safety, innovation, and inclusion. ABC Keystone invites you to be part of this prestigious program and put your work in front of industry leaders.

Submitting your project is more than an entry—it’s an opportunity to elevate your brand, recognize your team’s hard work, and highlight the value you deliver to your clients. Gain the recognition you deserve at the local level and position your company among the “Best of the Best,” with the potential to advance to the National Excellence in Construction Awards.

If your team is building excellence, now is the time to show it.


New for 2026

All Excellence in Construction Award submissions must be completed through our online portal.

We’ve made the process easier and more efficient with a streamlined digital submission experience—allowing you to upload materials, track progress, and submit your entry all in one place.

Please note: Applications submitted via email or mail will not be accepted.

Start your submission today through the portal and make sure your project gets the recognition it deserves!

2026 SUBMISSION TIMELINE

Insider’s Guide to EIC Entries: 4/8/2026 from 9:00 am-11:00am
Register Here >

Intent to Submit Forms Due: 5/8/2026 by 5:00 pm

All Entry Materials Due: 6/26/2026 by 4:00 pm

STEP Applications Due: 6/26/2026

Judging Period: 7/13/2026 – 7/24/2026     

Applicants Notified By: 8/28/2026

Award Acceptors Due: 10/16/2026

Awards Program: 11/5/2026

Questions?

For more information or questions, please contact:
Laura Chanoski, Director of Sponsorships & Events at laura@abckeystone.org

Enhance Your EIC APplication

Established in 1989, the Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) is a valuable tool for ABC members to consistently build upon their safety programs and gain recognition for their outstanding efforts. The program was developed and written by contractors for contractors. It provides your company with the following benefits:

  • Structured approach to examine and further develop your company’s safety and loss prevention program.
  • Clear, legitimate, and objective methods to measure your company’s safety program improvements.

The best part of STEP is that it helps you to enhance your company’s safety program – and it’s FREE!