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The 2022 Groundbreaker Awards submissions are now closed. Finalists will be announced in September.

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Be celebrated for going above and beyond.

Challenges that inspire innovation. Projects that define a community. People working together to make a better future possible. The 2022 Groundbreaker Awards are here to acknowledge the most meaningful achievements in our industry.

This year, Procore is honouring excellence in construction across 9 categories. We're putting a spotlight on the individuals, companies, and projects that are making an impact and driving real progress.

While we review submissions from the companies, projects, and people behind our industry's boldest achievements, check out the 2021 Groundbreaker Awards winners.

See past winners
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Finalists will be announced in September.

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March 1 - July 22

Submissions open - deadline extended to July 22nd!

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July 25 - August 26

Submission evaluation and finalist selection

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September 19

Finalists announced

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November

Winners announced at Groundbreak 2022

Be rewarded for breaking new ground across 9 categories.

What we're looking for can be found in every role, sector, and company in this industry. The Groundbreaker Awards celebrate construction excellence in the following categories:

Excellence in Sustainability

This award goes to the company or project that most efficiently uses resources and embraces environmentally responsible processes throughout every stage of construction.

Excellence in Innovation

This award goes to the company that pushes the boundaries of construction technology. This could mean anything from data science, automation, machine learning, hardware, or software—any breakthrough that helps you build ...

Excellence in Safety

This award goes to the company or project that represents the pinnacle of safety performance in our industry. Entrants will be evaluated by assessing each submission’s commitment to safety, occupational health management...

Excellence in Community

This award goes to the company or project that meaningfully and positively impacts the surrounding community. This category is for companies, as well as projects that bring economic development and shape the community.

Excellence in Workforce Development

This award celebrates the company that displays positive impacts and innovative strategies in retaining, actively promoting, or helping prepare the next generation for a career in construction.

General/Main/Head Contractor

This award celebrates overall project excellence by a General/Main/Head Contractor on projects including (but not limited to) commercial, education, healthcare, government, residential, or heavy civil.

Specialty Contractor/Subcontractor

This award celebrates overall project excellence by a Specialty Contractor/Subcontractor on projects including (but not limited to) concrete, electrical, mechanical, plumbing or other trade areas.

Owner

This award celebrates overall project excellence by an Owner on projects including (but not limited to) ground-up development, capital improvements, manufacturing, energy, and multi-location projects.

Groundbreaker of the Year

For the individual who embodies professional performance and whose dedication to progress exemplifies the highest standards of our industry.

Global recognition for being a Groundbreaker.

Winners in all 9 categories will be announced at Procore's annual industry event, Groundbreak, held this November in New Orleans. But those accolades are only part of what you'll win.

Finalists

  • Each finalist will receive one complimentary conference pass to Groundbreak 2022, where winners of the 2022 Groundbreaker Awards will be announced.
  • Finalists will also receive a Groundbreaker Award Plaque and Groundbreaker hoodie.
  • Each finalist will be announced publicly and have their story featured on Procore.com, as well as our social media channels.
  • Finalists will also receive a social media package that includes a Groundbreaker Awards finalist logo and high quality graphics to share on your social channels. Total approximate retail value (ARV) is USD $200.

Winners

  • Winners will receive all finalist prizes with the exception of the plaque–a Groundbreaker Award Trophy will be awarded in its place.
  • Winners will also receive promotion and media exposure via a Procore Customer Story Package. This may include a case study, article, social media promotion, recognition on Procore.com, a Procore press release, and social media promotion. Winners will also receive a social media package containing a Groundbreaker Awards winner logo, as well as social media graphics and posts the winner may share on their social channels. The Customer Story Package may also include film, photography, and/or other media and PR opportunities. Total approximate retail value (ARV) is USD $300.

Groundbreaker of the Year

  • Winner of this category will receive winner prizes noted above, in addition to a Groundbreak 2023 VIP package.
  • Included is a complimentary pass to next year’s event (date and location TBD) as well as a round-trip coach flight from the major airport nearest the winner’s home (up to USD $1,000 maximum), and single occupancy hotel accommodations. Total approximate retail value (ARV) is USD $4,000.

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Eligibility

  • Must be a Procore customer and use Procore on the submitted project.
  • Must agree to the use of company name and logo in Procore marketing channels.
  • Must agree to be mentioned in a press release announcing the finalists / winners.

Judging Criteria

Finalists (3 per category) and winners (selected from the 3 finalists) in each of the 9 categories will be chosen by a judging committee made up of Procore company stakeholders.

Criteria to be considered for each category includes but is not limited to:

  • SUSTAINABILITY: use of best processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from design; demonstrated use of sustainable construction practices and resulting positive impact of company or project.
  • INNOVATION: use of Procore technology along with demonstration of breakthroughs in construction technology including data capture, automation, or documentation that facilitates building complex structures more quickly, construction technology that will change and disrupt the industry.
  • SAFETY: overall excellence in safety performance, commitment to safety and occupational health management and risk control by company or project.
  • COMMUNITY: demonstrated impacts of company or project within their community in the form of volunteering, donating labor time, pro-bono projects, or positive impacts to the community resulting from projects.
  • GENERAL CONTRACTOR, SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR, AND OWNER PROJECT AWARDS: project complexity; sustainability and impact; collaboration with stakeholders on any stage of the project; use of Procore technology; use of emerging technology and innovative processes.
  • GROUNDBREAKER OF THE YEAR: champion use of technology in company or industry to increase productivity and efficiencies; implement and champion innovative processes or programs that move company and / or industry forward; serve as a champion and / or mentor to others in the company and / or industry; challenge the status quo and push boundaries to improve the industry and the lives of everyone in construction.
  • WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: use innovative strategies and demonstrate impact in retaining and attracting talent; commitment to developing the next generation for a career in construction

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FAQ

What are the Groundbreaker Awards?
The Groundbreaker Awards is Procore’s annual customer awards program, celebrating excellence in the construction industry in eight categories and putting a spotlight on the individuals, companies, and projects that are making an impact and driving progress in the construction industry.

Who can enter?
Procore customers from any size company or company type in the following regions may enter: United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), UK, Ireland, UAE, Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN. The program is not open in non-English speaking regions for 2022.

How do I enter the 2022 Groundbreaker Awards?
Review the categories and submit between March 1, 2022 - July 22, 2022 at https://www.procore.com/groundbreaker-awards.
UPDATE: Submission deadline has been extended to July 22, 2022

What is the deadline to submit? 
UPDATE: Submission deadline has been extended to July 22, 2022 at 11:59 Pacific Time (PT)

What are the categories?
There are 9 categories for the 2022 awards program: Community, Innovation, Safety, Sustainability, Workforce Development, Groundbreaker of the Year (individual award), General/Main/Head Contractor Project, Specialty Contractor / Subcontractor Project, and Owner Project. See more details in the Categories section at https://www.procore.com/groundbreaker-awards.

Can I enter more than one submission?
Yes, you may enter up to five submissions per company. However we ask that you enter a different program, initiative or project if you are entering in more than one category.

Are the awards open to companies, projects or individuals? 
It depends on the category. The Innovation award and Workforce Development awards will both celebrate COMPANIES. The Groundbreaker of the Year Award will celebrate an INDIVIDUAL. The project awards will celebrate PROJECTS. The Safety, Community and Sustainability awards are open to celebrating COMPANIES or PROJECTS. See the full details in the categories section at https://www.procore.com/groundbreaker-awards.

Can I nominate someone for the Groundbreaker of the Year Award?
Yes. Individuals may either enter themselves or have a representative from their company nominate them for the Groundbreaker of the Year award.

How many finalists and winners will be announced in each category? 
We will announce three finalists in each category. One winner will be selected from the three finalists in each category.

When will finalists and winners be announced? 
Finalists will be announced on https://www.procore.com/groundbreaker-awards in September 2022. Winners will be announced at Procore’s Groundbreak 2022 in New Orleans in November.

What are the prizes for finalists?
Each finalist will receive one complimentary conference pass to Groundbreak 2022, where winners of the 2022 Groundbreaker Awards will be announced and celebrated. Finalists will also receive a Groundbreaker Awards plaque, a Groundbreaker hoodie, publicity through a finalist announcement, story highlighted on Procore.com, social media promotion, and a Social Media Package containing Groundbreaker Awards finalist logo, social media graphics and posts that the finalist may share on their social channels.

What are the prizes for winners?
In addition to the prizes awarded to each finalist noted above, winners will receive a Groundbreaker Awards Trophy (in lieu of a Groundbreaker Award Plaque). Each award winner will also receive promotion and media exposure via a Procore Customer Story Package to include a Case Study, Article, Social Media Promotion, award recognition on Procore.com, Procore Press Release, and Social Media Promotion, and a Social Media Package containing Groundbreaker Awards winner logo, social media graphics and posts that the winner may share on their social channels. The Customer Story Package may also include film, photography, and / or other media and PR opportunities.

What are the prizes for the Groundbreaker of the Year?
In addition to the prizes awarded to each winning Entry noted above, the winner of the Groundbreaker of the Year Award will also receive a Groundbreak 2023 VIP Package to include a complimentary pass to next year’s Groundbreak 2023 conference–date and location to be announced. This prize award includes round-trip flight, hotel accommodations, and one Procore Groundbreak 2023 Conference Pass.

What makes a winning entry?
This answer varies per category. In general, our judging panel gives preference to submissions that are able to demonstrate strong results and / or impact for the judging panel. Three images will be required to support each entry and It is perfectly acceptable to include additional images, testimonials, video and other items to further support the entry.

What are the judging criteria for the categories?
Please visit https://www.procore.com/groundbreaker-awards and refer to the “Judging Criteria” section for complete details on the judging criteria for each category.

Who are the judges for the competition?
Each category will have a unique panel of judges made up of Procore stakeholders from various departments and teams. Judges will use the judging criteria and submission strengths to make finalist and winner selections in each category without any bias given to entrants regardless of relationships.

Where and when is the Groundbreaker Awards Celebration? 
The 2022 Groundbreaker Awards will be held at Procore’s Groundbreak 2022 conference in New Orleans in November.

If I cannot attend the Groundbreaker Awards Celebration can I still enter? Can I still win?
Absolutely. Although we would like all of our finalists to attend Groundbreak to be part of the Groundbreaker Awards celebration, you do not need to be present to win.

Who can I contact if I have further questions?
If you have additional questions not answered on our website and FAQs, you can email the Groundbreaker Awards team at Awards@Procore.com.

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