Announcing
We're looking for the companies, projects, and people behind our industry's boldest achievements.
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Challenges that inspire innovation. Projects that define a community. People working together to make a better future possible. The 2021 Groundbreaker Awards are here to acknowledge the most meaningful achievements in our industry.
This year, Procore is honouring excellence in construction across 8 categories. We're putting a spotlight on the individuals, companies, and projects that are making an impact and driving real progress.
Take a few minutes and tell us your story. We want to hear how you break new ground.
Submissions open through June 18.
May 10 - June 18
Submissions open
June 28 - July 30
Submission evaluation and finalist selection
September 13
Finalists announced
October
Winners announced at Groundbreak 2021
Be rewarded for breaking new ground across 8 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 by challenging the status quo.
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, and risk control.
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.
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, or residential.
Specialty Contractor / Subcontractor
This award celebrates overall project excellence by a Specialty Contractor/ Subcontractor on projects including (but not limited to) carpentry, concrete, drywall, electrical, framing, masonry, mechanical, plumbing, or other trade area.
Owner
This award celebrates overall project excellence by an Owner on projects including (but not limited to) ground-up development, capital Improvements, tenant improvements, manufacturing, industrial, 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 8 categories will be announced at Procore's annual industry event, Groundbreak, held virtually this October. But those accolades and adulation are only part of what you'll win.
Finalists
- Each finalist will receive one complimentary conference pass to Groundbreak 2021, where winners of the 2021 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 a Groundbreaker Awards Trophy that will be awarded in lieu of the finalist plaque.
- Winners will also receive promotion and media exposure via a Procore Customer Story Package. This includes 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 prizes noted above, in addition to a Groundbreak 2022 VIP package.
- Included is a complimentary pass to next year’s in-person event (date and location TBD) as well as a round-trip coach flight from the major airport nearest the nominee’s home (up to USD $1,000 maximum), and single occupancy hotel accommodations. Total approximate retail value (ARV) is USD $4,000.
More Details
Tell us how you're a Groundbreaker.
We want to celebrate the big achievements and the determined achievers. Tell us your story. Questions? Please contact us at awards@procore.com.
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