Craftsmanship Awards
For 87 years, the Building Congress & Exchange has honored exemplary craftsmanship within the construction industry, recognizing the talent and skill that goes into the outstanding workmanship in our region.
The BC&E Craftsmanship Awards are looking to honor the best of the best in our industry.
Think you can win in 2026? We think so too.
Now accepting nominations for the 2026 Craftsmanship Awards through Friday, April 17.
Introducing the Legacy Craftsman Award
A distinguished honor recognizing an individual whose career exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship, leadership, and dedication to developing the next generation.
This award celebrates a lifetime of hands-on excellence in the construction industry. It is reserved for those who have not only mastered their trade but who have elevated the standards of quality, safety, and professionalism across our industry. Recipients of this award have left a lasting mark through the work they have built, the people they have mentored, and the influence they continue to have on the industry.
BC&E encourages members, partners, and industry leaders to nominate candidates whose careers embody the very best of craftsmanship and mentorship in the construction industry as we honor those who have been devoted to building with purpose and passion.
We will be accepting nominations soon.
The Legacy Craftsman Award recognizes individuals who:
• Have a clear connection to a BC&E member company through current or past employment.
• Have demonstrated outstanding craftsmanship throughout their career.
• Bring 30 years or more of experience in their trade.
• Can provide examples of work that reflect a commitment to excellence.
• Have invested in developing others through mentorship, training, and leadership.
• Are widely respected by peers for their integrity, work ethic, and commitment to the industry.
You can see all of the 2025 season’s nominated projects here.
Past Craftsmanship Award-winning projects
About the Craftsmanship Awards
Team and Individual Nominations: BC&E accepts team craftsmanship nominations. Work is judged based on overall craftsmanship, including the quality of work, complexity of both technical and design challenges and the level of difficulty with site conditions, constraints and time frame.
Overall Building Awards: Nominations are accepted for overall projects where several different aspects are considered, including craftsmanship, challenges, innovation and client satisfaction. GCs, CMs and Acting GCs will get recognition at our awards ceremony.
Meet The Craftsmanship Committee
The Craftsmanship Committee is comprised of judges whose expertise encompasses all areas of commercial construction. The committee performs inspections of each project nominated and determines the top 20 award-winning craftsmen.
Chair
Tim Campbell
Clark Construction Group, LLC
Committee Members
Mike Dorment
Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc.
William Grafton, Jr.
Bala Consulting Engineers
Jessica Grauman
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
George Hughes
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Ben Moreland
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
John Ruhanna
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Wayne Temple
Oak Contracting, LLC