Nominations Open for DBIA’s 2026 Individual Honors
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Nominate an Outstanding Professional
The continued advancement of Design-Build Done Right® is driven by leaders who are shaping the industry today and pioneers whose careers helped define it. DBIA is now accepting nominations for our Distinguished Leadership Awards and the Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award. We encourage you to nominate outstanding individuals in your organizations and communities:
The Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award
The Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award is DBIA’s highest honor, recognizing individuals whose distinguished careers of 30 years or more have profoundly influenced the design and construction industry through visionary leadership, innovation and long-standing contributions to advancing design-build project delivery. This award honors a lifetime of achievement and a legacy that continues to shape the industry's future.
DBIA's Distinguished Leadership Awards
DBIA's Distinguished Leadership Awards recognize individuals who are actively advancing Design-Build Done Right® through exceptional leadership, innovation and sustained contributions to the successful use and promotion of collaborative project delivery practices. Nominees will be considered in the following categories:
Owner (public or private sector)
Industry Practitioner
Student (undergraduate or graduate)
Faculty/Academia
NextGen, formerly Young Professionals (35 years or younger)
Before beginning the online nomination process, please review the guidelines for each award (linked above) to ensure you have gathered the appropriate nomination materials. All submissions must be received by Friday, July 17 at 6:00PM ET to be considered.
Please contact executive@dbia.org with any questions.



