Carolinas AGC Top Young Leader Award

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Top Young Leader Awards! The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, February 27. 

Submit an Application!

The Top Young Leader Award recognizes those, 45 and under, who play critical roles in the community and professional arenas of the construction industry. This prestigious honor highlights exceptional young professionals, who are shaping the future of the construction industry.

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These awards provide a meaningful way to recognize the rising stars in your organization—individuals whose leadership, innovation, and dedication strengthen both our industry and the communities we serve.

Criteria:
1. The nominee must work for a Carolinas AGC member company.
2. Nominees must be Member of the CAGC Young Leaders Program. www.cagc.org/cagcyoungleaders for 2 or more years.
3. Review committee will look at the nominees Young Leader participation through events and their Carolinas AGC participation through events and committees.

The Deadline to nominate is February 27, 2026.

Up to two awards will be given out at the 2026 Summer Summit & Expo on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Asheville.

Submit an Application!

For more information, please contact Chelsea Andujar at 704-372-1450 Ext. 5229 or candujar@carolinasagc.org.

Sponsorships Available!
To be a sponsor at the 2026 Top Young Leader Awards presentation at the 2026 Summer Summit and Expo. Please contact Jacob Garmon at 704-372-1450 Ext. 5222 

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