EIC Awards 2026 Call For Entries

CT ABC invites your company to enter its best projects in the 2026 Excellence in Construction Awards competition.

Your company has the opportunity to compete for honors in the construction industry’s premier annual awards program—the CT ABC Excellence in Construction Awards competition—that recognizes the outstanding merit shop projects of the year. Review the directions below to enter your company’s best project(s). Projects completed within the past 3 YEARS can be submitted for 2026.

All award winners will be recognized at the Excellence in Construction Awards dinner on Thursday, October 29 at The Aqua Turf Club, Southington, CT.

Download these documents:

• EIC 2026 Entry Form - Sample
• Subcontractor List - Form
• Photographers License To Use - Form

Application deadline is Friday, May 22, 2026 with a fee of $275 per entry.*

*Late entries will be accepted until May 29, 2026 at an increased entry fee of $450.

Submit your project(s):
All application entries must be submitted through the Register link below. The 2025 EIC Awards recap from Hard Hat Headlines is included below. Previous years projects are can be accessed for reference at the bottom of thise page.

Earn Extra Points Towards Your EIC 2026 Score

Participation in ABC's STEP Health and Safety Management System can earn you points towards your EIC 2026 score. Visit the STEP Welcome Page for details. The self-assessment takes approximately 30 minutes and it's FREE.  Over 40 CT ABC member companies completed the process and received STEP Certification in 2025.