The Skilled Trade Awards is a one-of-a-kind celebration recognizing the next generation of craft workers and jobsite leaders. Employers from across the region are asked to nominate their exemplary craft workers. The winners receive $500 cash award and are honored at ACI’s Annual Meeting with over 700 fellow industry professionals in attendance.

The Skilled Trade Awards are granted to individuals who demonstrate reliability, knowledge of their trade, craftsmanship, and exemplary work on the jobsite. ACI will award 15 individuals in 2022!

Nominations are open until February 11!

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicant must be nominated/employed by an ACI Member company.
  • Applicant must be within the first 5 years of their skilled trade career and actively receiving training, or enrolled in a recognized apprenticeship program.
  • Applicant must have completed 1 full year of employment/training.
  • Applicant must desire a career in construction.
  • Applicant must be a US Citizen.

Process and Timeline

  • Nominations should be made by a jobsite supervisor or equivalent.
  • Nominations will require contact information for a trainer separate from the nominator. During the review process the trainer will be asked to provide input which may include attendance and training aptitude.
  • Semi-finalist will be announced and notified Monday February 7, 2022.
  • Finalists will be determined through a short interview process on Saturday March 5, 2022.
  • Winners will be announced Monday March 7, 2022.
  • Awards will be presented at ACI Annual Meeting Wednesday March 23, 2022.

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