2025 Annual Dinner & Awards

Highlight your company's dedication to the industry by aligning with this member-focused event!

We offer a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to meet every type of need. Do not see a package that works for your company? Let us know and we will work with you to build a sponsorship opportunity that is perfect for your brand.

To learn more about the sponsor opportunities, view our list of opportunities below or download the PDF list.

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Do you know someone who should be recognized for their dedication to the AEC industry? Each year the Construction Institute recognizes companies, institutions, and colleagues who have gone above and beyond to strengthen the Construction Institute and the AEC community.

Our awards look a bit different each year as we strive to recognize excellence in the changing landscape of our industry. Not every award will be given every year. To nominate more than one person, simply complete and submit the nomination form again. ​The deadline to submit nominations is close of business on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Award Categories

Collaborative Leadership Award
Recognizing an individual, company, or group that has actively demonstrated commitment to the Institute's core mission of promoting cross-industry collaboration.

David N. LaBau Lifetime Recognition Award
Honoring a lifetime of dedication to the Construction Institute and a continued impact on the AEC industry.

Distinguished Service Award
Recognizes an individual or group for a significant contribution to the Institute, made either during many years of service as a volunteer or for an innovation or activity that has advanced the Institute.

Educator/Mentor of the Year Award
Recognizing educators and/or mentors who have made significant contributions to advancing the quality of design and construction teaching. The award may be given to full-time or part-time educators, practitioners, or administrators who advocate positive change to improve quality education in the architecture, engineering, and construction arenas.  Recipients are the exemplars and advocates for an enhanced quality of life through teaching, mentorship, or scholarship in design and construction.

Industry Innovation Award
Acknowledging a person, a group, or a company who is leading the future of the construction industry with innovative solutions or technologies to improve the performance and quality of design/engineering/construction and outcomes for the industry.

Outstanding Young Professional Leaders
Recognizing the achievements of an individual or individuals who are early in their careers and who have made significant contributions to the industry, shown innovative thinking and creative problem-solving, and exhibited a commitment to professional development and community involvement.

Special Industry Recognition Award 
For an AEC organization, firm, or institution for outstanding contributions to the industry and to the community.

Submit Your Nominations!

Cancellation Policy
Please note our updated cancellation policy, reflective of venue and vendor deadlines. Cancellations must be made 10 business days prior to the start of the series in order to be eligible for a refund. If amount is outstanding, the entire amount will still be due to The Construction Institute. Substitutions may be made before the start date of any event. Events may be rescheduled due to severe weather. We reserve the right to cancel due to insufficient enrollment, in which case event fees will be refunded in full.

Recording and Photographic Release
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, Construction Institute events and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities by the Construction Institute. No other recording is allowed.