Excellence in Construction®|2026
Celebrate the teams whose skill, ingenuity and commitment bring outstanding construction projects to life. ABC New Orleans/Bayou recognizes merit shop achievement through its annual Excellence in Construction® Awards.
Thursday, November 12
2026 Awards Gala
6:00–10:00 PM
Central Standard Time
The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St. • New Orleans
Presented by Landis Construction
Bring your team together, celebrate member accomplishments and connect with the construction community. Join us at the 2026 Awards Gala to celebrate this year’s achievements.
6:00–7:00 PM
Cocktail hour
7:00–9:00 PM
Dinner and awards
After the Awards
Company photos with a professional photographer
Business cocktail attire. Open bar throughout the event. For annual sponsor complimentary registrations, contact Sophia Basso directly.
Explore event sponsorship with Sophia. Availability is confirmed by the chapter; Landis Construction is listed as the presenting sponsor.
Cocktail Sponsor
$2,500
Cocktail-hour signage and branded napkins.
Hall of Honor
$2,000
Logo placement on project easels.
Photobooth
$1,500
Logo placement on photobooth photos.
These listed packages also include event website recognition and Facebook/LinkedIn mentions.
EIC highlights innovative projects delivered by general and specialty contractors. Use the chapter schedule below to review this year’s milestones.
Ask Sophia for the current chapter application guide, entry categories, eligibility requirements and submission instructions.
National competition has separate requirements. Consult ABC National for current deadlines and eligibility.
Event Coordinator