Distinguished Leadership Awards Nomination

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Nominations due Friday, July 17, 2026, 6:00PM ET.

Design-Build Institute of America is accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Leadership Awards. These awards recognize individuals who are actively shaping the future of design-build through exceptional leadership, innovation and sustained contributions to advancing Design-Build Done Right® principles and collaborative project delivery practices. Nominees will be evaluated based on the impact of their sustained and ongoing contributions to the industry, including advancing the successful use of design-build, fostering collaboration and industry excellence, and supporting the growth and development of emerging leaders within the design-build community. DBIA recognizes that leadership may be demonstrated in different ways depending on the nominee’s role, discipline and sphere of influence within the industry.

View the submission guidelines prior to starting your nomination.

Nominees need not hold DBIA membership. Nominations may be submitted by DBIA members, by other practitioners or the nominees themselves. Please complete all submissions in no later than Friday, July 17, 2026, 6:00PM ET. Email questions to executive@dbia.org. Submitters will be notified of the applicant’s status by late August.

About the Nominee

Nominations will be judged based on the overall impact of the nominee’s activities with specific attention on the nominee’s achievements in furthering the understanding and use of design-build as an effective and efficient delivery method. DBIA understands that the means and methods by which the nominee achieves this goal will vary depending on the position they occupy within the industry (e.g. student, owner, legislator, etc.).

Name of Nominee*

First Last Certification/Designation

Position/Title*

Company/Organization*

Mailing Address

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Email*

Phone

Photo of Nominee*

Please upload a high resolution headshot photo of the nominee. The image must be in JPG or PNG format. For best results, please provide a very large image (at least 2000px x 2000px).

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In which category are you nominating this individual?*

Is the nominee a current member of DBIA?*

Yes

How is the nominee currently and actively influencing the advancement of design-build and helping shape the next generation of industry leadership?*

Specific examples strengthen the nomination, as do specific references to involvement at the DBIA Region and/or Chapter levels. (300 words or less)

Provide an overview of any industry involvement (i.e., related industry memberships, boards, committees, etc.) that has helped the nominee in the advancement of design-build.*

(300 words or less)

List any individual awards/recognitions the nominee has received in the last 5 years.

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Testimonials

Provide a testimonial from up to three (3) people that have worked closely with, or benefited from, the nominee’s efforts related to advancing the understanding and/or use of design-build. Testimonials should come from those other than the submitter of this nomination. (300 words or less)

Testimonial 1 Name*

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Phone*

Testimonial 1 (300 words or less)

Testimonial 2 Name*

First Last

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Testimonial 2 (300 words or less)

Testimonial 3 Name*

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Testimonial 3 (300 words or less)

Nominator Name*

Nominator Position/Title*

Nominator Company/Organization*

Email*

Phone*

Nominator Relationship to Nominee

(i.e., colleague, worked together on a project, personal friend, etc.)

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