February 14, 2025 – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sheraton Hotel Dallas – 400 N. Olive St. – Dallas, TX 75201
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Pillar Awards – Project of the Year: one award for each area
- A significant project in 2024
- Project inside the Award Area: DFW Area | Houston Area | Texas Area… outside DFW/Houston Areas
- Contractor or Joint Venture
- M/WBE participation/inclusion
- Private or Public Sector
- RHCA member in Good-Standing – for JVs, one partner must be an RHCA member
Exemplifies team effort, including the project owner, A/E designer, management, administration, and construction workers. Recognition includes local impact, use of M/WBE, GCs and subcontractors, skill, innovation, and final product.
Pillar Awards – CEO of the Year
It is a prestigious accolade designed to honor a visionary leader whose exceptional dedication and contributions have significantly advanced the business potential, connections, and capabilities of members within the Texas construction industry. This award recognizes a CEO who demonstrates outstanding leadership and innovation in their own company and actively participates in advocacy efforts, resource sharing, and the development of training programs. Their work embodies the spirit of fostering economic growth and propelling the industry forward. The recipient of this award is a luminary in the field whose efforts have tangibly uplifted the community of construction, architecture, and engineering professionals and business owners in Texas, creating a legacy of progress, collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and excellence. Their exemplary leadership set a benchmark for excellence and pave the way for the construction industry’s future generations.
Pillar Awards – Contractor of the Year
This prestigious award recognizes a standout firm in the Texas construction industry, celebrating a contractor who has shown unwavering dedication to enhancing the business potential, connections, and capabilities of their peers and the wider community. The awardee, distinguished by their proactive advocacy, generous resource sharing, and strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in their policies, hiring practices, financial allocations, and leadership in training programs, exemplifies construction excellence. This commitment underlines their dedication to fostering economic growth within Texas. Their innovative projects, collaborative efforts, and drive to raise industry standards have made them a community pillar, inspiring others and advancing the field. The Contractor of the Year award is more than a title; it is a testament to the recipient’s significant role in shaping a robust, interconnected, and skilled construction industry in Texas. Includes construction, architecture, and engineering.
Pillar Awards – Advocate of the Year
The Advocate of the Year award is a distinguished honor given to an individual or organization that has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to advancing the interests and prosperity of the Texas construction industry. This award recognizes an outstanding advocate whose efforts in policy influence, community engagement, and strategic partnerships have championed meaningful opportunities and long-term growth for diverse businesses, especially M/WBE firms. The recipient is celebrated for their tireless dedication to fostering a fair and inclusive industry environment through active participation in legislative efforts, impactful public campaigns, and the development of programs and resources that empower construction professionals. Their influence is a testament to the importance of collaboration, progress, and equity, inspiring a more connected and resilient industry across the state.
Pillar Awards – Quetzal Circle of Pioneers
This recognition is bestowed on those who represent the best in the long-term history of the RHCA. Like the Quetzal feathers in Moctezuma’s famed headdress. These individuals are the most prominent and arguably the most significant. They are as resplendent as the quetzal, a bird revered in Mesoamerican culture, and as vibrant. They symbolize the most valuable resource the RHCA has ever had, the best of the RHCA membership.