CAF Awards Application

2023 CAF Award Applications will be Available January 20th – March 17th

We are pleased to announce that again this year we will co-host the Annual Industry Banquet with the Northwest Indiana Business Roundtable (NWIBRT)  The banquet will be held on May 11, 2023 at the Avalon Banquet Center in Merrillville. At this banquet, the CAF will present contractor and project of the year awards and NWIBRT will present their annual safety awards. Nomination applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 17, 2023. Projects eligible for nomination must be completed between January 1, 2022 and January 1, 2023. To purchase tickets and sponsorships for the annual awards banquet, please ckick here:  CAF/NWIBRT Awards Banquet Tickets and Sponorships

 Construction Advancement Foundation Contractor of the Year Award Categories

Contractor of the Year Awards are based on safety, excellence in partnering and teamwork, quality project management, innovation and uniqueness in construction techniques, consideration for the environment and its surroundings, community support, craftsmanship, and supervisory training and education.

• Contractor of the Year Award
• Industrial Contractor of the Year Award
• Professional & Engineering Contractor of the Year Award
• Specialty Contractor of the Year Award
• Highway Contractor of the Year Award
• Excellence in Professional Development Award

 Construction Advancement Foundation Project of the Year Award Categories

Project of the Year Awards are based on criteria which reflect the contractor’s ability to deliver a quality project to the owner on schedule, within budget, and with minimal disruption of the owner’s operation while upholding the highest commitment of safety.

• Maintenance/Service Contract Work Project of the Year Award 
• Industrial/Capital Project of the Year Award 
• Commercial Project of the Year Award 
• Public Works Project of the Year Award
• Heavy Civil/Highway Project of the Year Award