SLC3 Annual Awards Gala

Nominations are open for the 2023 Annual Awards Gala.  All submissions are due July 10, 2023 at Noon.   In addition to honoring our Construction Industry Best Practices, we host our yearly Inclusion Awards as well.   Details are below for the CII BP Awards and the Inclusion Awards. We are also taking nominees for: Company/Organization Impact in Construction Award,  Most Notable Architecture/Engineering or Consulting Firm of the Year, Emerging Leader Award, Community Steward Award, Technology Advancement Award and Safety Leader of the Year Award.  As usual we will also honor a Volunteer of the Year and Ambassador of the Year Award.

CII BEST PRACTICES

INSTRUCTIONS:  There are (17) CII Best Practices.  This form is  to be used for your submittal. You may submit up to two Best Practices for each project by checking the appropriate boxes.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS/CRITERIA

There are (17) CII Best Practices.  SLC3 Best Practice Submission Form 2023  This form MUST be used for your submittal. Choose up to (2) maximum Best Practices by checking the appropriate boxes below. There is a space below the questions of each Best Practice to provide your response.  *Project must be completed in the last 1.5 years.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Delete non-relevant best practices from your response.
2. Rename this form using your Company Name and 2023 BP Awards.
3. Complete all information requested. It is important to provide your key team’s information and role who served on the project and outside your company.
4. Add any additional information to your PDF.
5. Include one high quality image of your project at minimum. It must be at least 1500 pixels and 300 dpi.
6. Upload PDF response and image(s) HERE.

DUE:  MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023 @ NOON
Currently 17 Best Practices validated by the Construction Industry Institute (CII)

Visit the Construction Industry Institute’s (CII) website for further reference and guidance.

BEST PRACTICES SUBMISSIONS

INCLUSION AWARDS

These awards recognize the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the design and construction industry.  Awards are presented for:

• Inclusion Champion (Form)
• Minority / Woman / Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (Form)
• Organizational Excellence for Inclusion (Form)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS/CRITERIA

Each Award has a separate form to use for form for your submittal. It does not matter if you nominate yourself or someone else however all criteria should be acknowledged.  Previous nominees and winners are eligible to be considered again.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Use form for each award for your submission. The information requested must be completed.
2. Rename the form before uploading with name of award and company/person nominated.
3. Upload logo for companies and a high res photo for individuals.
4. Add any additional information to your PDF.
5. Upload PDF response and image(s) to One Drive.

Winners will be announced at the Gala.

Inclusion Champion

Criteria:

     Your nominee could be a project manager, office staff, client, customer or other colleague who has made a significant contribution or effort to promote inclusion . . . perhaps a new idea, activity or program that promotes greater use of women or minorities on a project or enhances the use of women or minority owned firms.  (You may nominate yourself or another person.)

     Provide a summary of the nominee’s contributions or efforts (e.g. 1 page).  How has the person promoted inclusion?  What programs has the person supported and by what means (e.g. financially, personally …)?

     Explain ways the person encourages inclusive participation.  Provide metrics:

• Outreach
• Work force development
• Mentoring
• Retention
• Project with quantified results.  What were they?
• Why should this person be selected?

Minority/Woman/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

Criteria: 

Nominate a Minority, Woman or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firm or supplier for excellence based on their understanding and efforts to apply one of the construction industry best practices.  Currently 17 Best Practices validated by the Construction Industry Institute (CII)are:

Organizational Excellence for Inclusion

 Criteria: 

     Complete the nomination form to nominate a corporation, organization or other institution.  Include responses on a separate page.  You may supplement your nominations with photos, graphs and testimonials, but please attach no more that two (2) additional pages.   You may nominate your own organization or another organization.

     How has the organization promoted inclusion?  What programs has the organization supported and by what means (e.g. financially, mentoring, other resources …)?  Explain other ways the firm encourages inclusive participation.  Provide metrics:

• Outreach
• Work force development
• Mentoring
• Retention
• Project with quantified results.  What were they?

Woman In Construction

    The Woman in Construction Award nominee details are found on the FORM. Submit form below.

Submit now for Additional Awards (Choose from dropdown):

Please note we may contact you for additional information. Note all winners will be requested to attend our Awards Gala on August 23rd. The available awards are described below under specialty sponsorships. 

GALA SPONSORSHIPS

Premier Sponsor  $4,000 (Exclusive)

VIP table of 10. Prime acknowledgement at awards, signage, program, social media prime placement, a 1 minute video.

VIP Table Sponsor  $2,600

This sponsorship includes a table of 10, a logo’d sign at the table, and program listing.

Media Sponsor $2,000 

Includes printing signage, banners and program. Includes pre-event promotion, social media post, program logo and event acknowledgement.

Dessert Sponsor  $1,500 (Exclusive)

Acknowledgement at dinner, special dessert with logo, and sponsor promotion.

Cocktail Sponsors $500

Cocktail sponsor includes pre-event promotion, logo on program, signage throughout event, emcee announcement, and social media promotion.

Centerpiece Sponsor  $800  (Exclusive)

Acknowledgement at dinner, signage at tables, and sponsor promotion.

SPECIALTY AWARDS SPONSORSHIPS

Inclusion Award Sponsor $1,000

Inclusion award sponsorships include M/W/DBE Enterprise of the Year, Inclusion Champion, Organizational Excellence and Woman in Construction. Sponsors are asked to prepare a 30 second video about their company and a congratulations to the nominees and winner. Great way to publicize your organization!

Volunteer of the Year Award  $1,000 (Exclusive)

This award is for an individual exhibiting outstanding service to the SLC3. We will share a 30 second video about your company and you congratulating this winner. Video must be prepared by the sponsor.

Ambassador of the Year Award  $1,000 (Exclusive)

This award is for an individual exhibiting outstanding spirit as an ambassador promoting the attributes and best value regarding the SLC3 to the St. Louis region. We will share a 30 second video about your company and you congratulating this winner. *Video must be prepared by the sponsor.

Emerging Leader Award  $1,000 (Exclusive) + Criteria

This award is for an individual exhibiting what it means to promote the attributes of a young leader in our industry. Must be 45 and younger to be nominated. Nominee must have three years in the AEC industry to be considered. The candidate should have demonstrated accounts of leadership in his career as well as commitment to his trade/profession and community. We will share a 30 second video about your company and you congratulating this winner. *Video must be prepared by the sponsor.

Safety Leader of the Year Award  $1,000 (Exclusive) + Criteria

This award is for an organization or company (owner or associate) exhibiting outstanding safety practices in the AEC industry. The Safety Leader must demonstrate significant safety programs and demonstrate excellent safety record.  The Safety Leader may be a person working in Safety We will share a 30 second video about your company and you congratulating this winner. *Video must be prepared by the sponsor.

Community Steward of the Year Award  $1,000 (Exclusive) + Criteria

This award is for an individual/company exhibiting a commitment to bettering our community through their offerings. Company must provide support to the AEC industry or work in the AEC industry to qualify. We will share a 30 second video about your company and you congratulating this winner. *Video must be prepared by the sponsor.

Technology Leader Award  $1,000 (Exclusive)

This award is for a company exhibiting advanced in technology as well as a commitment to technology to better the AEC industry.  We will share a 30 second video about your company and you congratulating this winner. *Video must be prepared by the sponsor.

Company/Organization Impact in Construction Award  $1,000 (Exclusive)

This award is a company or organization that has made an impact to the region in a significant way through its development, design and or construction work.  We will share a 30 second video about your company and you congratulating this winner. *Video must be prepared by the sponsor.