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CELEBRATE THE FINEST IN MERIT SHOP CONSTRUCTION
2026 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY AWARDS

The 2026 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards returns on Thursday, September 17th at The Westin Annapolis Hotel! This exciting event recognizes the top achievements in merit shop construction, celebrating the year's most exceptional projects and contractors for their outstanding leadership, safety, innovation, and merit. We'll also honor the winners of the 2026 STEP & Chapter Safety Awards.

Award-winning companies are invited to bring their entire project team, including architects, engineers, owners, and developers, to join in the celebration!

Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Westin Annapolis Hotel
6:00pm Cocktail Reception | 7:00pm Awards & Dinner
Dress Code: Business Professional

Ticket information announced in coming weeks! Preview 2026 sponsorship opportunities below - commit now for maximum branding exposure.

Presenting Sponsor (exclusive) $4,750
Ten (10) complimentary registrations; Complimentary overnight stay at The Westin Annapolis Hotel on 9/17/26; Opportunity to join welcome remarks at beginning of program; Logo on floor decals entering ballroom; Logo on step-and-repeat photo back drop; Logo on menu card at every table setting; Full page ad on the inside cover in printed and digital awards program

Dinner Sponsor (exclusive) $3,500
Six (6) complimentary registrations; Opportunity to join welcome remarks beginning of part two of awards program; Logo splash on media screens while dinner is served; Branded dessert at each table or place setting; Logo on menu card at every place setting; Half page ad in awards program

Safety Sponsor (exclusive) $2,500
Two (2) complimentary registrations; Opportunity to give safety moment prior to start of awards; Signage at exit of ballroom and cocktail reception area; Company logo featured in printed and digital awards program

Cocktail Reception Sponsor (2 available) $2,000 each
Two (2) complimentary registrations; Branded cocktail napkins at every bar throughout entire evening; Bar-top signage at every bar throughout entire evening; Signage in cocktail reception area; Company logo featured in printed and digital awards program

Centerpiece Sponsor (exclusive) $1,750
One (1) complimentary registration; Company logo incorporated with centerpiece at each table; Opportunity to add a branded gift to each table setting; Company logo featured in printed and digital awards program

Dinner Wine Sponsor (exclusive) $1,500
One (1) complimentary registration; Company logo printed on wine tag for each bottle of wine placed on tables during dinner

Back Cover Program Sponsor (exclusive) $1,000
One (1) complimentary registration; Full page ad on the back cover of printed and digital awards program

Bar Sponsor (4 available) $750 each
One (1) complimentary registration; Co-branded signage at every bar; Company logo featured in printed and digital awards program

Raffle Sponsor (2 available) $750 each
One (1) complimentary registration; Sponsored raffle to be announced during program breaks; Opportunity to pull winning raffle ticket on-stage; Company logo featured in printed and digital awards program

Program Sponsor (unlimited) $500 each
One (1) complimentary registration; Quarter page ad space in printed and digital awards program