Join us in celebrating the individuals and companies who are changing the landscape of the Rochester region through design, construction, project management, lending, innovation and more. These individuals and their companies are creating jobs, building healthy spaces, helping families and companies achieve their dreams, and leading the way toward growth and prosperity for the community.
Oct. 23, 2023
Hyatt Regency Rochester
125 East Main Street
4:30 p.m. – Registration and General Network Reception
5:30 p.m. – Awards program to begin
This event will include food stations and drink pairings.
Sponsorship benefits include a table for your guests, the right to use the event logo, multimedia marketing opportunities and much more depending on the sponsorship level you choose. This event is limited attendance. If seats are available after the sponsorship deadline a limited number of individual tickets will go on sale. Tables are only available with sponsorship.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits please contact your account manager or email [email protected].
If you have any questions about this event, please email [email protected].
What is the nomination process and the steps to take?
Once the online nomination form is completed an automated email will be sent to the individual nominated (the email address entered in the “Nominee Email” field) and a submission receipt will be sent to the email placed in the “Nominator’s Email” field.
In order for the nominee to continue with the process they must fill out the application form by the application deadline listed in the automated email and on the corresponding event landing page.
We do also suggest that up to three letters of recommendation be sent to [email protected] by the application deadline to be included in the nominee’s judging packet as supporting materials. This is not a requirement, but an added benefit.
How can I or my organization be considered for the Leaders in Construction award?
While anyone can nominate, we recommend nominations come from a senior leader in the organization. It is then required that the nominee go through the entire application process, please see above response for more details on that. There are several categories to recognize individuals and organizations for this award, please see our Categories page to learn more.
What are the judges looking for when selecting the Leaders in Construction honorees?
It is essential that the candidate or organization has made a significant impact on changing the landscape of the Rochester region through design, construction, project management, lending, innovation and more. It is helpful to have at least one letter of recommendation from someone that can speak to this.
Can I save the nomination or application forms while I’m working on them?
Unfortunately, at this time you cannot, but we’re working to fix that. In the meantime, we suggest either filling out the forms on a separate sheet of paper and/Word Doc first or be prepared to spend some time in the form.
If I’m an honoree, do I need to purchase a ticket?
You do not need to purchase a ticket for yourself if you are an honoree. All other attendees must purchase a ticket. Please, note that all RBJ events are limited attendance based on location. Honorees and sponsors are guaranteed tickets. Individual tickets will only go on sale if space is available after sponsorship deadlines.
What is included in sponsorship packages?
Sponsorship opportunities to include a table for your guests, multimedia marketing, logo usage and much more depending on the level your company selects. For more sponsorship information and benefits please contact your account manager or email [email protected].
Can I buy an ad in the publication?
Please contact Suzanne Fischer-Huettner to place an add or purchase a sponsorship package.
What are the different categories?
See below:
Architects: This award honors architectural companies that have made a remarkable impact on construction in the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
Developers: This award honors developers that have made a remarkable impact on construction in the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
Engineers: This award honors engineering companies that have made a remarkable impact on construction in the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
Estimators: This award honors estimation companies that have made a remarkable impact on construction in the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
General Contractors: This award honors general contracting companies that have made a remarkable impact on construction in the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
Home Builders: This award honors home building companies that have made a remarkable impact on construction in the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
Interior Design/Staging: This award honors interior design/staging companies that have made a remarkable impact on construction in the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
Lender/Bonding Agents: This award honors lender/bonding agent companies that have made a remarkable impact on construction in the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
Lifetime Achievement: This award honors construction companies that have made a remarkable impact on the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
Project Managers: This award honors project management companies that have made a remarkable impact on construction in the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
Residential Contractors: This award honors residential contracting companies that have made a remarkable impact on the residential construction industry in the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
Rising Star: This award honors interior design/staging companies that have made a remarkable impact on construction in the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
Subcontractors: This award honors subcontracting companies that have made a remarkable impact on construction in the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
Architects: This award honors individuals whose impeccable performance in architecture goes above and beyond in the workplace. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from superiors, peers and clients.
Developers: This award honors developers whose impeccable performance goes above and beyond in the workplace. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from superiors, peers and clients.
Engineers: This award honors individuals whose impeccable performance in engineering goes above and beyond in the workplace. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from superiors, peers and clients.
Estimators: This award honors estimators whose impeccable performance goes above and beyond in the workplace. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from superiors, peers and clients.
General Contractors: This award honors individuals whose impeccable performance in general contracting goes above and beyond in the workplace. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from superiors, peers and clients.
Home Builders: This award honors home builders whose impeccable performance goes above and beyond in the workplace. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from superiors, peers and clients.
Interior Design/Staging: This award honors individuals whose impeccable performance in interior design and staging goes above and beyond in the workplace. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from superiors, peers and clients.
Lender/Bonding Agents: This award honors lenders/bonding agents whose impeccable performance goes above and beyond in the workplace. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from superiors, peers and clients.
Lifetime Achievement: This award is presented to one individual for his/her lifetime career of advancing construction in our region through notable projects, mentoring and integrity.
Project Managers: This award honors project managers whose impeccable performance goes above and beyond in the workplace. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from superiors, peers and clients.
Rising Star: This award is presented to one individual for his/her dedication to advancing construction in the Rochester region. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from clients and industry colleagues.
Subcontractors: This award honors subcontractors whose impeccable performance goes above and beyond in the workplace. Factors to be judged include client satisfaction and evidence of performance effectiveness, including testimonials from superiors, peers and clients.
If you still have additional questions or concerns, please email [email protected]
Architects
CJS Architects
Greater Living Architecture, P.C.
HUNT Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors, and Landscape Architect, DPC
Developers
DiMarco Group
Home Leasing Construction LLC
Konar Properties
Riedman
Rochester’s Cornerstone Group, Ltd.
General Contractors
Christa Construction
DiMarco Constructors
UDN General Construction
Home Builders
New Energy Works
Project Managers
HB Cornerstone
Residential Contractors
Long Construction NY LLC
Subcontractors
GP Flooring Solutions
Livingston Associates
Tactical Construction, Inc
US Ceiling Corp
Architects
David Crowe
DJC Architecture
Dan Glading
SWBR
Michael Place
LaBella Associates, DPC
Developers
Bret Garwood
Home Leasing LLC
Engineers
Bob Steehler
LaBella Associates, DPC
General Contractors
Brian Kelly
Manning Squires Hennig Co., Inc.
Interior Design/Staging
Anne Weis, CID
LaBella Associates, DPC
Lender/Bonding Agents
Kelly Shea
SDN Insurance
Lifetime Achievement
Howard Konar
Konar Properties
Project Managers
Jon Heerkens
LaBella Associates
Rising Star
Jeff Antonitto
Graves Brothers Home Improvement
Subcontractors
Ron Billitier
Billitier Electric Inc.
Melissa James-Geska
US Ceiling Corp
Monica Kelley
Mco Flooring, LLC
Abby Reinhard
GP Flooring Solutions
Nominations for this awards event have closed. Nominations for 2024 will reopen on Oct. 24, 2023. Thank you and we look forward to your future nomination!
Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any additional questions.