Workforce Development Award
The CURT Workforce Development Awards are designed to provide significant national and international recognition for extraordinary, exemplary, and innovative training and education programs that encourage individuals to pursue a career in the construction industry and/or enhance an individual’s construction skills.
Many non-profit organizations are doing outstanding work to improve construction workforce development and training on very limited budgets. In recognition and promotion of these efforts, CURT is sponsoring a $5,000 award and recognition of the winning workforce program award submission. To be eligible, the non-profit must submit a winning program on its own or jointly with another organization, such as a contractor/for-profit. We encourage any non-profit with a competitive, excellent workforce development and training program to compete for the opportunity to receive $5,000 to continue their efforts.
2025 Workforce Award Application & Process
The 2025 Workforce Development (CIWD) Award process will open in February.
February 12, 2025 – Online application available for completion.
June 13, 2025 – Applications must be completed and submitted through the CURT website.
August 22, 2025 – Winners will be notified by phone.
November 11, 2025 – Award presentation to winners at the CURT Awards of Excellence Ceremony.
NOTE: To assist in underwriting the cost of the awards program and juror process, the committee has implemented an application fee in the amount of $100.00, which is payable when the application is submitted. Payment by credit card can be made by calling Ronna at the CURT office at 513.981.2773.
2024 Award Winners
The 2024 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 11, 2024, at the CURT Awards of Excellence Celebration in Houston, TX. The press release is available here.
2023 Award Winners
The 2023 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 14, 2023, at the CURT Awards of Excellence Celebration in Naples, FL. The press release is available here.
2022 Award Winners
The 2022 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 15, 2022, at the CURT Awards of Excellence Celebration in Tucson, AZ. The press release is available here.
2021 Award Winners
The 2021 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 9, 2021, at the CURT Awards of Excellence Celebration in Cape Coral, FL. The press release is available here.
2020 Award Winners
The 2020 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 5, 2020, at the CURT November Member Meeting and Awards of Excellence Presentation held virtually. The press release is available here.
2019 Award Winners
The 2019 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 5, 2019, at the CURT Awards of Excellence Celebration in Clearwater, FL. The press release is available here.
2018 Award Winners
The 2018 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 13, 2018, at the CURT Awards of Excellence Celebration in Houston, TX. The press release is available here.
2017 Award Winners
The 2017 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 14, 2017, at the CURT Awards of Excellence Celebration in Atlanta, GA. The press release is available here.
2016 Award Winners
The 2016 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 7, 2016, at the CURT Awards of Excellence Celebration in New Orleans, LA. The press release is available here.
2015 Award Winners
The 2015 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 10, 2015, at the CURT Awards of Excellence Celebration in Houston, TX. The press release is available here.
2014 Award Winners
The 2014 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 11, 2014, at the CURT Awards of Excellence Celebration in Houston, TX. The press release is available here.
2013 Award Winners
The 2013 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 11 & 12, 2013, at the CURT National Conference in Tucson, AZ. The press release is available here.
2012 Award Winners
The 2012 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 13, 2012, at the CURT National Conference in Orlando, FL. The press release is available here.
2011 Award Winners
The 2011 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 8, 2011, at the CURT National Conference in Chandler, AZ. The press release is available here.
2010 Award Winners
The 2010 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors) were announced on November 9, 2010, at the CURT National Conference in Orlando, FL. The press release is available here.
2009 Award Winners
The 2009 Workforce Development Award winners (Owners / Contractors).