Build Washington Awards General Information
The AGC of Washington’s Build Washington Awards recognize excellence in both construction performance and safety achievement across Washington’s commercial construction industry.
- All AGC of Washington General Contractor members and Specialty Contractor members are encouraged to submit award entries. Specialty Contractors performing as a general contractor are eligible for Construction Excellence categories. Associate members are eligible to apply in the Diverse Business of the Year category.
- Prior to submission, applicants should ensure project owners and project teams have approved all content and authorized AGC of Washington to use submitted information in award publications, press releases, promotional materials, and related communications.
- All applications must be submitted through AGC of Washington’s online awards platform.
- Finalists in each category will be invited to participate in a virtual interview and/or presentation before a panel of judges.
- First-place winners in each category will advance for consideration of the respective Grand Award for Construction Excellence or Grand Award for Safety Excellence.
- The Grand Awards recognize the “best of the best” among all category winners and are selected by the judges following finalist presentations and interviews.
- Construction Excellence Grand Award recipients are eligible to win in consecutive years. Safety Excellence Grand Award recipients are not eligible to win in consecutive years.
- Award notifications will be distributed via email prior to the awards banquet. Grand Award recipients will be announced during the awards banquet.
- Awards are presented to the winning AGC member company in recognition of the entire team effort. Contractors wishing to recognize additional project partners or team members may do so at their own expense.
The Build Washington Awards celebrate outstanding achievement, innovation, craftsmanship, leadership, and safety across the construction industry while recognizing the teams that deliver exceptional results for Washington’s communities.
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2027 Construction Excellence and Specialty Awards Guide