Execute the construction of the project in its entirety – must have at least one superintendent or full-time construction manager on their payroll throughout the life cycle of the nominated project.
Execute the construction of the project in its entirety – must have at least one superintendent or full-time construction manager on their payroll throughout the life cycle of the nominated project.
Civil Industrial Projects include Water Reservoirs, Railways, Roads, Bridges, Tunnels, Subdivisions, Transportation Systems, Water and Sewage Systems, Bulk Material Handling including Port Facilities, LNG, Oil Fields, Mines, Pulp Mills, Sawmills, Factories, Manufacturing Facilities, Electrical Power Transmission Systems, Electric Power Substations, Dams, Solar Farms, Wind Generation, Refineries, Chemical Plants & Smelters and Similar Projects
The Trade Contractors category is for project work completed under a General Contractor or other contractor to execute a specialized scope of work of construction or a portion of a general work of construction.
Projects including plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, sprinkler systems, fire protection, control systems, refrigeration, insulation, specialized process systems, medical gases, hydronics, site services and welding.
Projects including design, installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Manufacture, sale, or supply of materials, equipment, products, or services by M&S member companies.
The nominations will also be considered for the following Special Award categories:
Looking to get extra exposure and recognition for your business?
The 2024 Awards of Excellence is a great opportunity to showcase your company’s commitment to quality and professionalism!
Watch the video below to learn how to nominate.
1. Review the 2024 VRCA Awards of Excellence Criteria & Conditions to ensure you are eligible to submit your project.
2. Register your project. All companies must pay $100 per project nomination.
3. Complete the online nomination form.
4. Prequalification round: Judges will select 5 projects in each category to move forward to presentation round. Prequalified companies will be contacted after April 17th.
5. After April 17, 2024, VRCA will contact the pre-qualified companies to schedule presentation with the judges. Virtual presentation, or site visits with the judges will take place May 27 – June 13, 2024.
6. Use the provided VRCA PowerPoint project template to prepare your submission package, this is due when you meet with the judges between May 27 – June 13, 2024.
Please provide VRCA with:
7. The judges will determine three Silver Award winners in each category, announced on August 2, 2024.
8. Join us in October 2024 at the 35th Awards of Excellence Gala, where one (1) Gold Award winner in each category will be announced!
Nomination Period: Project nominations will be accepted online from VRCA members in good standing, between February 1, 2024, and March 31, 2024.
Deadline: To be considered for the 2024 Awards, nominations must be submitted by 5:00pm Sunday, March 31, 2024.
Project Eligibility Term: The project must have reached substantial completion between March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2024.
For pre-qualified nominations, please follow the eight criteria listed below when completing your project submission package for the judges. This information is integral in evaluating the merits of your project.
Include the bidding method used to secure the contract.
Important Note: Do NOT include actual profit dollars or actual margin. Include general information only.
Patent Rights
If the nominated project contains any feature(s) which could be protected by patent rights, the submission must be accompanied by written evidence to show that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection since neither the sponsor of the award nor the Vancouver Regional Construction Association can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
Trade and Manufacturer & Supplier (M&S) Referrals
General Contractors are welcome to refer Trades and M&S firms for an award. All referred trade and M&S members are required to submit their own project nomination following the criteria and conditions to qualify for an award.
Eligibility requirements will apply to all Trade and M&S submissions.
– Presenters who do not wish to use the PowerPoint template are required to provide a 1-page fact sheet that addresses the seven criteria. Presenters should prepare to expand on the criteria during their presentations.
– Presenters are required to provide a digital copy of their submission to VRCA.
– Testimonials are welcome. Nominees are encouraged to list certification or rating programs such as LEED, Passive House, etc. that were followed on the project. Include any special challenges these programs presented.