Canadian Construction Association Accepting Submissions for Its 2018 National Awards Program

Sept 30, 2018

The awards recognize the important contributions of individuals, organizations, firms and projects that promote and enhance the Canadian construction industry, whether through innovation, projects or dedication to the industry.

CCA Awards of Excellence include Person of the Year, Excellence in Innovation Award, Environmental Achievement Award, International Business Award, National Safety Award, Partner Association Award, Community Leader Award, and the Gold Seal Association Award. Awards of recognition include the General Contractor Award of Recognition, Trade Contractor Award of Recognition, Civil Infrastructure Award of Recognition and Manufacturers, Suppliers and Services Award of Recognition.

The awards program is open to all organizations and individuals who meet the requirements of each award, regardless of organization size or project scope. For each award, the nomination should demonstrate a promotion and advancement of the construction industry in Canada.

The submission deadline is Nov. 16. The awards will be presented at CCA’s annual conference in March 2019. Find out more: http://awards.cca-acc.com

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