Every year, we see incredible work happening across the industry. From trailblazing projects to inspiring people and standout organisations, these awards recognise those making a real difference, whether that’s driving social value, supporting the workforce or leading the way in sustainability.
Submissions are opening soon, get ready to put forward the people, projects and organisations that deserve the recognition.
Awards for you to nominate your Company
Community Engagement Award
This award recognises a company making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves. It celebrates those who lead with purpose - supporting social programmes, volunteering, and building local partnerships. From education and public spaces to inclusion and wellbeing, they strengthen neighbourhoods through genuine community engagement.
Criteria
- Alignment to Community pillar of the Code
- Demonstrates a clear, sustained positive impact on local communities
- Engages with diverse community stakeholders
- Supports initiatives that promote inclusion, wellbeing, or education
- Offers evidence of long-term commitment to community investment
- Aligns with broader social or corporate responsibility values
Climate Champion Award
This award recognises outstanding leadership in environmental responsibility and sustainable innovation. It honours companies that champion green initiatives, cut carbon emissions, and adopt eco-friendly practices. Whether through energy-efficient design, waste reduction, or climate-conscious projects, recipients demonstrate a lasting commitment to protecting our planet for future generations.
Criteria
- • Alignment to the Environment pillar of the Code
- Leads and can demonstrate innovative sustainability initiatives
- Actively reduces environmental impact through operations or advocacy
- Demonstrates measurable carbon reduction or energy efficiency
- Promotes environmental awareness among colleagues or community
- Integrates sustainability into everyday practices
Employer of the Year
This award celebrates companies that excel in nurturing talent, fostering inclusive workplace cultures, and championing skills for the future. It recognises those leading in employee wellbeing, diversity, and development to create environments where people thrive, grow, and drive success for both business and the local community.
Criteria
- Alignment to the Workforce pillar of the Code
- Invests in staff development, training, or apprenticeships
- Fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning
- Demonstrates commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Supports career progression and talent retention
- Actively works towards addressing skills gaps in the industry
Awards for you to nominate your Clients and Suppliers
Considerate Client Award
The Considerate Client Award recognises clients who actively empower their contractors to deliver to the highest standards. Nominated by those they work with, these clients go beyond contracts - fostering collaboration, encouraging innovation, and supporting sites to prioritise community, workforce wellbeing, and environmental care. Through their leadership and values, they help shape a more considerate and accountable construction industry.
For this award, you can also put submissions for your own clients that you want to bring a special spotlight and recognition to.
Criteria
- Actively supports contractors in delivering high standards across community, environment, and workforce
- Fosters a collaborative, respectful working relationship with the supply chain
- Demonstrates leadership in ethical, inclusive, or sustainable procurement
- Encourages innovation and continuous improvement on site
- Trusted by contractors to help create positive project outcomes beyond compliance
Supply Chain Award
The Supply Chain Award celebrates suppliers who go above and beyond to support responsible, high-performing construction. These are the partners who don’t just deliver materials or services - they bring insight, collaboration, and a shared commitment to raising standards across the industry. Whether through innovation, transparency, or hands-on support for sites, these suppliers help drive progress and set the tone for what great supply chain partnership looks like.
Criteria
- Provides consistent, high-quality service or products that enable considerate construction
- Acts as a collaborative partner, not just a vendor
- Contributes positively to safety, sustainability, or site efficiency
- Supports contractors with insights, innovation, or technical expertise
- Demonstrates values-led performance that aligns with responsible industry practice
Awards for you to nominate your Employees
Rising Star Award
This award recognises exceptional young professionals (under 30) who are making remarkable strides in the construction industry. Celebrating emerging talent, fresh ideas, and leadership potential, the Rising Star Award shines a light on the future leaders shaping tomorrow’s built environment with energy, innovation, and passion.
Selected winners of this award will be put forward for the Next Generation Forum working alongside our Managing Director and Senior leadership team to help better shape the construction industry. Find out more.Â
Criteria
- Shows exceptional promise and early impact in the construction sector
- Brings fresh thinking, innovation, or new approaches to their role
- Demonstrates leadership potential and personal drive
- Positively influences teams, projects, or workplace culture
- Embodies the energy, values, and future vision of the industry
- Under 30 from the date of submission
Lifetime Achievement Award
This prestigious award recognises an individual whose exceptional contributions have left a lasting mark on the construction industry. Celebrating visionary leadership, groundbreaking achievements, and enduring influence, the Lifetime Achievement Award honours those who set the highest standards and inspire the entire sector.
Criteria
- Has made a significant, lasting impact on the construction industry
- Demonstrates visionary leadership and industry-defining achievements
- Sets the benchmark for excellence, ethics, and innovation
- Has left a lasting inspiring legacy for peers, teams, and future generations of professionals
- Recognised across the sector as a transformative force
Social Value Leader Award
This award recognises outstanding commitment to creating positive social impact beyond core business goals. It honours individuals or organisations driving initiatives that promote inclusion, wellbeing, ethical practice, and responsible growth - embedding social value into strategy to build stronger, fairer communities.
Criteria
- Champions inclusive and ethical practices
- Embeds social value into strategic decision-making
- Delivers measurable community or stakeholder benefits
- Demonstrates collaboration to maximise impact
- Shares learnings or best practices in social value delivery
Inclusivity and Diversity Ambassador
This award celebrates individuals who are driving meaningful change toward a more inclusive construction industry, championing diversity, creating opportunities for underrepresented groups and shaping workplaces where everyone feels valued.
Criteria
- Supports the recruitment and engagement of a diverse workforce in construction
- Leads specific initiatives to increase diversity and inclusion
- Champions the added value that an inclusive environment and diverse workforce can bring
- Demonstrates measurable impact or progress in improving diversity and inclusion
- Acts as an advocate or role model, influencing others to embed inclusive practices
Mentorship Award
This award celebrates individuals who are dedicated to developing others within the construction industry, offering guidance, sharing knowledge, and empowering the next generation to grow, succeed and thrive.
Criteria
- Supports the development of new and emerging talent within the construction industry
- Provides consistent guidance, encouragement, and knowledge-sharing
- Demonstrates a positive impact on mentees’ growth and confidence
- Creates opportunities for learning, progression, or career development
- Acts as a role model, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment
Mental Health Ambassador Award
The Mental Health Ambassador award recognises an individual who is actively changing the conversation around mental health in construction. They go beyond awareness, creating innovative ways to support training, education, and everyday wellbeing across the workforce. By leading with visible support, they help break down stigma and barriers that can prevent people from speaking up. Through their actions, they make a clear impact on workforce resilience and help foster a healthier, more open working environment.
Criteria
- Increases the awareness of mental health issues within the construction workforce
- Supports training, education, and support for workforce in new and innovative ways
- Provides visible support to colleagues, helping reduce stigma and barriers
- Demonstrates a positive impact on workforce wellbeing and resilience
Environment Ambassador Award
The Environment Ambassador award recognises an individual who actively drives environmental improvement across their company. They champion innovative approaches and the use of technology to reduce carbon emissions and promote biodiversity. Through their leadership and commitment, they embed sustainability into everyday practice and inspire others to take meaningful action for a lower-impact, more environmentally responsible construction industry.
Criteria
- Individual who promotes environmental enhancements across their company
- Champions the use of technology and innovation to reduce carbon usage and promote bio-diversity
- Encourages and engages colleagues and supply chains to adopt sustainable practices and environmental best practice
- Demonstrates measurable environmental improvements through initiatives such as waste reduction, resource efficiency, or carbon reduction tracking
Champion of Construction Award
This award celebrates outstanding individuals in the construction industry who embody the spirit, dedication, and innovation of CCS. It recognises those who lead by example, inspire others, and drive meaningful change, the true trailblazers shaping the future of the sector.
Criteria
- Most prestigious Individual award of the event - Best of the Best
- Demonstrates exceptional leadership and dedication in construction
- Acts as a role model, inspiring colleagues and peers
- Drives innovation and continuous improvement
- Contributes meaningfully to culture, safety, or social value
- Recognised by others as a positive individual for the construction industry
BSF - Safety Culture Award
The BSF Safety Culture Award recognises an individual who actively promotes a positive and proactive safety culture across their organisation. They champion best practice in building safety and consistently raise standards through their knowledge, influence, and actions. By engaging with sector developments, they help shape the future of building safety and ensure learning and innovation are shared across the industry.
Criteria
- Promotes a positive safety culture across their organisation
- Champions best practice in building safety
- Engages with sector developments in building safety, helping shape the future of the industry
- Demonstrates a visible commitment to worker wellbeing and safety engagement, improving behaviours and reducing risk on site
Awards nominated by Considerate Constructors
Innovation of the year
This award recognises companies leading the way in creativity and practical innovation within the construction industry. It celebrates breakthroughs that improve workflows, enhance safety, boost efficiency, or introduce new products and processes - turning challenges into opportunities and setting new standards for best practice.Â
Criteria
- Has submitted and been awarded an innovation to the Best Practice Hub
- Shown that the innovation has produced measurable improvement or results
- Demonstrates originality in approach or implementation
- Scalable or adaptable solution with future potential
Excellence in Construction
This prestigious award recognises construction companies that deliver exceptional impact across the industry and wider society. From ESG leadership to on-site excellence, it celebrates those who consistently raise the bar - driving innovation, enhancing communities, and setting the standard for what great construction looks like. Judged across high performance, digital engagement, and public feedback, this award honours contractors who lead with purpose, quality, and influence.
Criteria
- Most prestigious Company award of the event - Best of the Best
- Demonstrates consistent high performance across projects
- Scores highly on Code, across multiple sites
- Shows active digital engagement with CCS platforms
- Incorporates innovation and best practices in construction delivery
- Receives strong public or stakeholder feedback
