The VICA Awards of Excellence are Vancouver Island's premier construction industry awards, attended and viewed by key players of the ICI and multi-residential construction sector, as well as the larger Vancouver Island community
Awards of ExcellenceGROUP
Employee of the Year
Description
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
- Demonstrates outstanding performance, superior dedication and a positive attitude on the job
- Seen as a role model within their company who works continuously to improve the construction industry
- Recognized by industry peers as a leader within their area of expertise
- Has demonstrated their commitment to mentoring the next generation of the construction workforce
Requirements
VICA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The VICA Awards are open to all VICA Members in good standing. Nominees must have been VICA Members for a minimum of six (6) months at time of submission. Submissions can be self-nominated or independently nominated.
A VICA Member may only submit ONE (1) nomination per category.
Submissions must be received before 4:00pm, March 31, 2025 (PST)
Description – 55% of your judges score.
This should include:
- A summary paragraph of the nomination. (This is used for the VICA Member voting portion of the process. It should be a MAXMIUM of 500 words.)
- A full description of why the nominee is award-worthy.
You will need to enter the information above directly into the entry form, however, you may supplement your application by uploading a more aesthetically pleasing PDF copy for the judges to review.
Letters of Support – 35% of your judges score.
Minimum of 2 reference letters supporting/validating your submission.
- Letters must be of a business nature, and not from a personal contact (eg. Family member)
- Only one letter may be from within the company for which you work
- Letters can come from, but are not limited to the following people:
- Other Contractors or Subcontractors you've worked with
- Owners, project stakeholders, engineers, architects
- Members of the community which you have directly affected or worked with
Photos and Additional Information – 10% of your judges score.
Please upload a minimum of 2 photos and/or logos. You may also include other multimedia, awards, or supplementary information that supports your submission.
AWARD CONDITIONS
- The Chair of the VICA Board of Directors is not eligible to be nominated during the year in which he or she holds such a position.
- The decision of the Awards Committee is final and not subject to appeal.
- An award may not be presented if, in the opinion of the judges, no suitable candidate has been nominated for the specific category.
- If the entry contains any feature that is, or could be, protected by patent rights the submission must be accompanied by written evidence demonstrating that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection; neither the sponsor of the VICA Award nor the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
- All submissions in support of a Nominee for the VICA Awards become the property of VICA.
- All photographs submitted with VICA Award nominations also become the property of VICA.
JUDGING PROCESS
- A panel of judges will review and score all submissions against the prescribed criteria. The judges reserve the right to re-assign entries to the category they deem fit. The judges' marks will account for 75% of your final score.
- A separate and independent online vote by members will then occur. Voting will be limited to one vote per member company per category. This vote accounts for 25% of your final score. The combined results of the judges scoring, and the members voting will constitute the winner.
Employer of the Year
Description
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
- Provides a safe and healthy workplace environment
- Demonstrates how they attract and retain employees
- Encourages personal and professional development
- Other qualities that make this an employer of choice
- Description should not be more than 1500 words, excluding the summary paragraph.
Requirements
VICA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The VICA Awards are open to all VICA Members in good standing. Nominees must have been VICA Members for a minimum of six (6) months at time of submission. Submissions can be self-nominated or independently nominated.
A VICA Member may only submit ONE (1) nomination per category.
Submissions must be received before 4:00pm, March 31, 2025 (PST)
Description – 55% of your judges score.
This should include:
- A summary paragraph of the nomination. (This is used for the VICA Member voting portion of the process. It should be a MAXMIUM of 500 words.)
- A full description of why the nominee is award-worthy.
You will need to enter the information above directly into the entry form, however, you may supplement your application by uploading a more aesthetically pleasing PDF copy for the judges to review.
Letters of Support – 35% of your judges score.
Minimum of 2 reference letters supporting/validating your submission.
- Letters must be of a business nature, and not from a personal contact (eg. Family member)
- Only one letter may be from within the company for which you work
- Letters can come from, but are not limited to the following people:
- Other Contractors or Subcontractors you've worked with
- Owners, project stakeholders, engineers, architects
- Members of the community which you have directly affected or worked with
Photos and Additional Information – 10% of your judges score.
Please upload a minimum of 2 photos and/or logos. You may also include other multimedia, awards, or supplementary information that supports your submission.
AWARD CONDITIONS
- The Chair of the VICA Board of Directors is not eligible to be nominated during the year in which he or she holds such a position.
- The decision of the Awards Committee is final and not subject to appeal.
- An award may not be presented if, in the opinion of the judges, no suitable candidate has been nominated for the specific category.
- If the entry contains any feature that is, or could be, protected by patent rights the submission must be accompanied by written evidence demonstrating that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection; neither the sponsor of the VICA Award nor the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
- All submissions in support of a Nominee for the VICA Awards become the property of VICA.
- All photographs submitted with VICA Award nominations also become the property of VICA.
JUDGING PROCESS
- A panel of judges will review and score all submissions against the prescribed criteria. The judges reserve the right to re-assign entries to the category they deem fit. The judges' marks will account for 75% of your final score.
- A separate and independent online vote by members will then occur. Voting will be limited to one vote per member company per category. This vote accounts for 25% of your final score. The combined results of the judges scoring, and the members voting will constitute the winner.
Supplier of the Year
Description
SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
- Demonstrates outstanding skill in their area of expertise
- Exceeded customer expectations with first-rate products and services
- Leader in introducing innovative products and technologies to the construction sector, particularly on Vancouver Island.
Requirements
VICA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The VICA Awards are open to all VICA Members in good standing. Nominees must have been VICA Members for a minimum of six (6) months at time of submission. Submissions can be self-nominated or independently nominated.
A VICA Member may only submit ONE (1) nomination per category.
Submissions must be received before 4:00pm, March 31, 2025 (PST)
Description – 55% of your judges score.
This should include:
- A summary paragraph of the nomination. (This is used for the VICA Member voting portion of the process. It should be a MAXMIUM of 500 words.)
- A full description of why the nominee is award-worthy.
You will need to enter the information above directly into the entry form, however, you may supplement your application by uploading a more aesthetically pleasing PDF copy for the judges to review.
Letters of Support – 35% of your judges score.
Minimum of 2 reference letters supporting/validating your submission.
- Letters must be of a business nature, and not from a personal contact (eg. Family member)
- Only one letter may be from within the company for which you work
- Letters can come from, but are not limited to the following people:
- Other Contractors or Subcontractors you've worked with
- Owners, project stakeholders, engineers, architects
- Members of the community which you have directly affected or worked with
Photos and Additional Information – 10% of your judges score.
Please upload a minimum of 2 photos and/or logos. You may also include other multimedia, awards, or supplementary information that supports your submission.
AWARD CONDITIONS
- The Chair of the VICA Board of Directors is not eligible to be nominated during the year in which he or she holds such a position.
- The decision of the Awards Committee is final and not subject to appeal.
- An award may not be presented if, in the opinion of the judges, no suitable candidate has been nominated for the specific category.
- If the entry contains any feature that is, or could be, protected by patent rights the submission must be accompanied by written evidence demonstrating that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection; neither the sponsor of the VICA Award nor the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
- All submissions in support of a Nominee for the VICA Awards become the property of VICA.
- All photographs submitted with VICA Award nominations also become the property of VICA.
JUDGING PROCESS
- A panel of judges will review and score all submissions against the prescribed criteria. The judges reserve the right to re-assign entries to the category they deem fit. The judges' marks will account for 75% of your final score.
- A separate and independent online vote by members will then occur. Voting will be limited to one vote per member company per category. This vote accounts for 25% of your final score. The combined results of the judges scoring, and the members voting will constitute the winner.
U40 Person of the Year
Description
U40 PERSON OF THE YEAR
- Demonstrated industry leadership and is committed to the advancement of the construction sector
- Made significant impact or contribution to the workplace and/or a project
- Contributes to the community through volunteer work and/or business accomplishments.
Requirements
VICA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The VICA Awards are open to all VICA Members in good standing. Nominees must have been VICA Members for a minimum of six (6) months at time of submission. Submissions can be self-nominated or independently nominated.
A VICA Member may only submit ONE (1) nomination per category.
Submissions must be received before 4:00pm, March 31, 2025 (PST)
Description – 55% of your judges score.
This should include:
- A summary paragraph of the nomination. (This is used for the VICA Member voting portion of the process. It should be a MAXMIUM of 500 words.)
- A full description of why the nominee is award-worthy.
You will need to enter the information above directly into the entry form, however, you may supplement your application by uploading a more aesthetically pleasing PDF copy for the judges to review.
Letters of Support – 35% of your judges score.
Minimum of 2 reference letters supporting/validating your submission.
- Letters must be of a business nature, and not from a personal contact (eg. Family member)
- Only one letter may be from within the company for which you work
- Letters can come from, but are not limited to the following people:
- Other Contractors or Subcontractors you've worked with
- Owners, project stakeholders, engineers, architects
- Members of the community which you have directly affected or worked with
Photos and Additional Information – 10% of your judges score.
Please upload a minimum of 2 photos and/or logos. You may also include other multimedia, awards, or supplementary information that supports your submission.
AWARD CONDITIONS
- The Chair of the VICA Board of Directors is not eligible to be nominated during the year in which he or she holds such a position.
- The decision of the Awards Committee is final and not subject to appeal.
- An award may not be presented if, in the opinion of the judges, no suitable candidate has been nominated for the specific category.
- If the entry contains any feature that is, or could be, protected by patent rights the submission must be accompanied by written evidence demonstrating that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection; neither the sponsor of the VICA Award nor the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
- All submissions in support of a Nominee for the VICA Awards become the property of VICA.
- All photographs submitted with VICA Award nominations also become the property of VICA.
JUDGING PROCESS
- A panel of judges will review and score all submissions against the prescribed criteria. The judges reserve the right to re-assign entries to the category they deem fit. The judges' marks will account for 75% of your final score.
- A separate and independent online vote by members will then occur. Voting will be limited to one vote per member company per category. This vote accounts for 25% of your final score. The combined results of the judges scoring, and the members voting will constitute the winner.
Woman in Construction of the Year
Description
WOMAN IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE YEAR
- Made a significant contribution and/or positive impact to the local construction industry
- An ambassador for women in the industry, promoting construction as a viable career option
- Be a leader in their respective company and demonstrated a commitment to improving our industry
- Shown community support through volunteer work and/or business accomplishments
Requirements
VICA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
The VICA Awards are open to all VICA Members in good standing. Nominees must have been VICA Members for a minimum of six (6) months at time of submission. Submissions can be self-nominated or independently nominated.
A VICA Member may only submit ONE (1) nomination per category.
Submissions must be received before 4:00pm, March 31, 2025 (PST)
Description – 55% of your judges score.
This should include:
- A summary paragraph of the nomination. (This is used for the VICA Member voting portion of the process. It should be a MAXMIUM of 500 words.)
- A full description of why the nominee is award-worthy.
You will need to enter the information above directly into the entry form, however, you may supplement your application by uploading a more aesthetically pleasing PDF copy for the judges to review.
Letters of Support – 35% of your judges score.
Minimum of 2 reference letters supporting/validating your submission.
- Letters must be of a business nature, and not from a personal contact (eg. Family member)
- Only one letter may be from within the company for which you work
- Letters can come from, but are not limited to the following people:
- Other Contractors or Subcontractors you've worked with
- Owners, project stakeholders, engineers, architects
- Members of the community which you have directly affected or worked with
Photos and Additional Information – 10% of your judges score.
Please upload a minimum of 2 photos and/or logos. You may also include other multimedia, awards, or supplementary information that supports your submission.
AWARD CONDITIONS
- The Chair of the VICA Board of Directors is not eligible to be nominated during the year in which he or she holds such a position.
- The decision of the Awards Committee is final and not subject to appeal.
- An award may not be presented if, in the opinion of the judges, no suitable candidate has been nominated for the specific category.
- If the entry contains any feature that is, or could be, protected by patent rights the submission must be accompanied by written evidence demonstrating that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection; neither the sponsor of the VICA Award nor the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
- All submissions in support of a Nominee for the VICA Awards become the property of VICA.
- All photographs submitted with VICA Award nominations also become the property of VICA.
JUDGING PROCESS
- A panel of judges will review and score all submissions against the prescribed criteria. The judges reserve the right to re-assign entries to the category they deem fit. The judges' marks will account for 75% of your final score.
- A separate and independent online vote by members will then occur. Voting will be limited to one vote per member company per category. This vote accounts for 25% of your final score. The combined results of the judges scoring, and the members voting will constitute the winner.
Project Achievement AwardsGROUP
Electrical Contractor of the Year
Description
The VICA Awards are open to all VICA Industry Members in good standing. Nominees must have been VICA Members for a minimum of six (6) months at time of submission. Submissions can be self-nominated or independently nominated.
The project must have substantial completion within the two (2) calendar years leading up to March 1, 2025, and must be within the Vancouver Island Construction Association region (Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, or the Sunshine Coast).
A VICA Member may only submit ONE (1)project per category. Submissions must be received before 4:00pm, March 31, 2025 (PST)
Requirements
PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
You will be asked to submit:
500 Word Description/Summary (20% of your judges score)
This summary is used for the VICA Member voting portion of the process. It should be a MAXMIUM of 500 words. Please ensure you include the following:
- Short description of the project and your portion of the work
- Value and timeframe of the project and your portion of the project.
- Key points of what makes it deserving of this award.
Letters of Support (35% of your judges score)
Minimum of 2 reference letters supporting/validating your submission. These letters should be:
- From an external source (not within your company)
- Quality of letters will be taken into consideration by the judges.
- A letter stating you were exemplary on a project will be ranked higher than a letter that just confirms you worked on a project.
- Letters can come from, but are not limited to the following people:
- Tender Authority's or Owners
- Architects or Engineers
- Other Contractors or Subcontractors
- Members of the community for which the project was being built
- Other project stakeholders
Full Project Description (35% of your judges score)
A more in depth look at the project details. This description can include, but is not limited to:
- Summary of all project details
- Financial performance and bid method
- Schedule performance
- Challenges and resolutions
- Safety practices and records
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Quality management
- Other innovative features
You will need to enter the information above directly into the entry form, however, you may supplement your application by uploading a more aesthetically pleasing PDF copy for the judges to review. You will also be required to upload proof of project completion.
Photos and Additional Information (10% of your judges score)
Please upload a minimum of 5 project photos. You may also include other multimedia, awards, or supplementary information that supports your submission.
AWARD CONDITIONS
- A member may only submit one (1) project per category.
- The Chair of the VICA Board of Directors is not eligible during the year in which he or she holds such position.
- A Project Achievement Award may not be presented if, in the opinion of the judges, no suitable candidate has been nominated for the specific category.
- The decision of the Awards Committee is final and not subject to appeal.
- If the project entry contains any feature that is, or could be, protected by patent rights the submission must be accompanied by written evidence demonstrating that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection; neither the sponsor of the VICA Award nor the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
- All photographs submitted become the property of VICA. These will be used to promotion. Photographs should be in high resolution .jpg, .png, or RAW formats.
JUDGING PROCESS
- A panel of judges will review and score all submissions against the prescribed criteria. The judges reserve the right to re-assign entries to the category they deem fit. The judges' marks will account for 75% of your final score.
- A separate and independent online vote by members will then occur. Voting will be limited to one vote per member company per category. This vote accounts for 25% of your final score. The combined results of the judges scoring, and the members voting will constitute the winner.
Mechanical Contractor of the Year
Description
The VICA Awards are open to all VICA Industry Members in good standing. Nominees must have been VICA Members for a minimum of six (6) months at time of submission. Submissions can be self-nominated or independently nominated.
The project must have substantial completion within the two (2) calendar years leading up to March 1, 2025, and must be within the Vancouver Island Construction Association region (Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, or the Sunshine Coast).
A VICA Member may only submit ONE (1)project per category. Submissions must be received before 4:00pm, March 31, 2025 (PST)
Requirements
PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
You will be asked to submit:
500 Word Description/Summary (20% of your judges score)
This summary is used for the VICA Member voting portion of the process. It should be a MAXMIUM of 500 words. Please ensure you include the following:
- Short description of the project and your portion of the work
- Value and timeframe of the project and your portion of the project.
- Key points of what makes it deserving of this award.
Letters of Support (35% of your judges score)
Minimum of 2 reference letters supporting/validating your submission. These letters should be:
- From an external source (not within your company)
- Quality of letters will be taken into consideration by the judges.
- A letter stating you were exemplary on a project will be ranked higher than a letter that just confirms you worked on a project.
- Letters can come from, but are not limited to the following people:
- Tender Authority's or Owners
- Architects or Engineers
- Other Contractors or Subcontractors
- Members of the community for which the project was being built
- Other project stakeholders
Full Project Description (35% of your judges score)
A more in depth look at the project details. This description can include, but is not limited to:
- Summary of all project details
- Financial performance and bid method
- Schedule performance
- Challenges and resolutions
- Safety practices and records
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Quality management
- Other innovative features
You will need to enter the information above directly into the entry form, however, you may supplement your application by uploading a more aesthetically pleasing PDF copy for the judges to review. You will also be required to upload proof of project completion.
Photos and Additional Information (10% of your judges score)
Please upload a minimum of 5 project photos. You may also include other multimedia, awards, or supplementary information that supports your submission.
AWARD CONDITIONS
- A member may only submit one (1) project per category.
- The Chair of the VICA Board of Directors is not eligible during the year in which he or she holds such position.
- A Project Achievement Award may not be presented if, in the opinion of the judges, no suitable candidate has been nominated for the specific category.
- The decision of the Awards Committee is final and not subject to appeal.
- If the project entry contains any feature that is, or could be, protected by patent rights the submission must be accompanied by written evidence demonstrating that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection; neither the sponsor of the VICA Award nor the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
- All photographs submitted become the property of VICA. These will be used to promotion. Photographs should be in high resolution .jpg, .png, or RAW formats.
JUDGING PROCESS
- A panel of judges will review and score all submissions against the prescribed criteria. The judges reserve the right to re-assign entries to the category they deem fit. The judges' marks will account for 75% of your final score.
- A separate and independent online vote by members will then occur. Voting will be limited to one vote per member company per category. This vote accounts for 25% of your final score. The combined results of the judges scoring, and the members voting will constitute the winner.
Subcontractor of the Year (Other)
Description
The VICA Awards are open to all VICA Industry Members in good standing. Nominees must have been VICA Members for a minimum of six (6) months at time of submission. Submissions can be self-nominated or independently nominated.
The project must have substantial completion within the two (2) calendar years leading up to March 1, 2025, and must be within the Vancouver Island Construction Association region (Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, or the Sunshine Coast).
A VICA Member may only submit ONE (1) project per category. Submissions must be received before 4:00pm, March 31, 2025 (PST)
Requirements
PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
You will be asked to submit:
500 Word Description/Summary (20% of your judges score)
This summary is used for the VICA Member voting portion of the process. It should be a MAXMIUM of 500 words. Please ensure you include the following:
- Short description of the project and your portion of the work
- Value and timeframe of the project and your portion of the project.
- Key points of what makes it deserving of this award.
Letters of Support (35% of your judges score)
Minimum of 2 reference letters supporting/validating your submission. These letters should be:
- From an external source (not within your company)
- Quality of letters will be taken into consideration by the judges.
- A letter stating you were exemplary on a project will be ranked higher than a letter that just confirms you worked on a project.
- Letters can come from, but are not limited to the following people:
- Tender Authority's or Owners
- Architects or Engineers
- Other Contractors or Subcontractors
- Members of the community for which the project was being built
- Other project stakeholders
Full Project Description (35% of your judges score)
A more in depth look at the project details. This description can include, but is not limited to:
- Summary of all project details
- Financial performance and bid method
- Schedule performance
- Challenges and resolutions
- Safety practices and records
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Quality management
- Other innovative features
You will need to enter the information above directly into the entry form, however, you may supplement your application by uploading a more aesthetically pleasing PDF copy for the judges to review. You will also be required to upload proof of project completion.
Photos and Additional Information (10% of your judges score)
Please upload a minimum of 5 project photos. You may also include other multimedia, awards, or supplementary information that supports your submission.
AWARD CONDITIONS
- A member may only submit one (1) project per category.
- The Chair of the VICA Board of Directors is not eligible during the year in which he or she holds such position.
- A Project Achievement Award may not be presented if, in the opinion of the judges, no suitable candidate has been nominated for the specific category.
- The decision of the Awards Committee is final and not subject to appeal.
- If the project entry contains any feature that is, or could be, protected by patent rights the submission must be accompanied by written evidence demonstrating that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection; neither the sponsor of the VICA Award nor the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
- All photographs submitted become the property of VICA. These will be used to promotion. Photographs should be in high resolution .jpg, .png, or RAW formats.
JUDGING PROCESS
- A panel of judges will review and score all submissions against the prescribed criteria. The judges reserve the right to re-assign entries to the category they deem fit. The judges' marks will account for 75% of your final score.
- A separate and independent online vote by members will then occur. Voting will be limited to one vote per member company per category. This vote accounts for 25% of your final score. The combined results of the judges scoring, and the members voting will constitute the winner.
Prime Contractor - Over $25 million
Description
The VICA Awards are open to all VICA Industry Members in good standing. Nominees must have been VICA Members for a minimum of six (6) months at time of submission. Submissions can be self-nominated or independently nominated.
The project must have substantial completion within the two (2) calendar years leading up to March 1, 2025, and must be within the Vancouver Island Construction Association region (Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, or the Sunshine Coast).
A VICA Member may only submit ONE (1) project per category. Submissions must be received before 4:00pm, March 31, 2025 (PST)
Requirements
PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
You will be asked to submit:
500 Word Description/Summary – 20% of your judges score
This summary is used for the VICA Member voting portion of the process. It should be a MAXMIUM of 500 words. Please ensure you include the following:
- Short description of the project
- Value and timeframe of the project
- Key points of what makes it deserving of this award.
Letters of Support – 35% of your judges score
Minimum of 2 reference letters supporting/validating your submission. These letters should be:
- From an external source (not within your company)
- Quality of letters will be taken into consideration by the judges.
- A letter stating you were exemplary on a project will be ranked higher than a letter that just confirms you worked on a project.
- Letters can come from, but are not limited to the following people:
- Tender Authority's or Owners
- Architects or Engineers
- Other Contractors or Subcontractors
- Members of the community for which the project was being built
- Other project stakeholders
Full Project Description – 35% of your judges score
A more in depth look at the project details. This description can include, but is not limited to:
- Summary of all project details
- Financial performance and bid method
- Schedule performance
- Challenges and resolutions
- Safety practices and records
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Quality management
- Other innovative features
You will need to enter the information above directly into the entry form, however, you may supplement your application by uploading a more aesthetically pleasing PDF copy for the judges to review. You will also be required to upload proof of Substantial Completion.
Photos and Additional Information – 10% of your judges score
Please upload a minimum of 5 project photos. You may also include other multimedia, awards, or supplementary information that supports your submission.
AWARD CONDITIONS
- The Chair of the VICA Board of Directors is not eligible to be nominated during the year in which he or she holds such a position
- The decision of the Awards Committee is final and not subject to appeal.
- An award may not be presented if, in the opinion of the judges, no suitable candidate has been nominated for the specific category.
- If the entry contains any feature that is, or could be, protected by patent rights the submission must be accompanied by written evidence demonstrating that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection; neither the sponsor of the VICA Award nor the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
- All submissions in support of a Nominee for the VICA Awards become the property of VICA.
- All photographs submitted with VICA Award nominations also become the property of VICA.
JUDGING PROCESS
- A panel of judges will review and score all submissions against the prescribed criteria. The judges reserve the right to re-assign entries to the category they deem fit. The judges' marks will account for 75% of your final score.
- A separate and independent online vote by members will then occur. Voting will be limited to one vote per member company per category. This vote accounts for 25% of your final score. The combined results of the judges scoring, and the members voting will constitute the winner.
Prime Contractor - Under $10 million
Description
The VICA Awards are open to all VICA Industry Members in good standing. Nominees must have been VICA Members for a minimum of six (6) months at time of submission. Submissions can be self-nominated or independently nominated.
The project must have substantial completion within the two (2) calendar years leading up to March 1, 2025, and must be within the Vancouver Island Construction Association region (Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, or the Sunshine Coast).
A VICA Member may only submit ONE (1) project per category. Submissions must be received before 4:00pm, March 31, 2025 (PST)
Requirements
PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
You will be asked to submit:
500 Word Description/Summary – 20% of your judges score
This summary is used for the VICA Member voting portion of the process. It should be a MAXMIUM of 500 words. Please ensure you include the following:
- Short description of the project
- Value and timeframe of the project
- Key points of what makes it deserving of this award.
Letters of Support – 35% of your judges score
Minimum of 2 reference letters supporting/validating your submission. These letters should be:
- From an external source (not within your company)
- Quality of letters will be taken into consideration by the judges.
- A letter stating you were exemplary on a project will be ranked higher than a letter that just confirms you worked on a project.
- Letters can come from, but are not limited to the following people:
- Tender Authority's or Owners
- Architects or Engineers
- Other Contractors or Subcontractors
- Members of the community for which the project was being built
- Other project stakeholders
Full Project Description – 35% of your judges score
A more in depth look at the project details. This description can include, but is not limited to:
- Summary of all project details
- Financial performance and bid method
- Schedule performance
- Challenges and resolutions
- Safety practices and records
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Quality management
- Other innovative features
You will need to enter the information above directly into the entry form, however, you may supplement your application by uploading a more aesthetically pleasing PDF copy for the judges to review. You will also be required to upload proof of Substantial Completion.
Photos and Additional Information – 10% of your judges score
Please upload a minimum of 5 project photos. You may also include other multimedia, awards, or supplementary information that supports your submission.
AWARD CONDITIONS
- The Chair of the VICA Board of Directors is not eligible to be nominated during the year in which he or she holds such a position
- The decision of the Awards Committee is final and not subject to appeal.
- An award may not be presented if, in the opinion of the judges, no suitable candidate has been nominated for the specific category.
- If the entry contains any feature that is, or could be, protected by patent rights the submission must be accompanied by written evidence demonstrating that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection; neither the sponsor of the VICA Award nor the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
- All submissions in support of a Nominee for the VICA Awards become the property of VICA.
- All photographs submitted with VICA Award nominations also become the property of VICA.
JUDGING PROCESS
- A panel of judges will review and score all submissions against the prescribed criteria. The judges reserve the right to re-assign entries to the category they deem fit. The judges' marks will account for 75% of your final score.
- A separate and independent online vote by members will then occur. Voting will be limited to one vote per member company per category. This vote accounts for 25% of your final score. The combined results of the judges scoring, and the members voting will constitute the winner.
Prime Contractor - From $10 million to $25 million
Description
The VICA Awards are open to all VICA Industry Members in good standing. Nominees must have been VICA Members for a minimum of six (6) months at time of submission. Submissions can be self-nominated or independently nominated.
The project must have substantial completion within the two (2) calendar years leading up to March 1, 2025, and must be within the Vancouver Island Construction Association region (Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, or the Sunshine Coast).
A VICA Member may only submit ONE (1) project per category. Submissions must be received before 4:00pm, March 31, 2025 (PST)
Requirements
PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
You will be asked to submit:
500 Word Description/Summary – 20% of your judges score
This summary is used for the VICA Member voting portion of the process. It should be a MAXMIUM of 500 words. Please ensure you include the following:
- Short description of the project
- Value and timeframe of the project
- Key points of what makes it deserving of this award.
Letters of Support – 35% of your judges score
Minimum of 2 reference letters supporting/validating your submission. These letters should be:
- From an external source (not within your company)
- Quality of letters will be taken into consideration by the judges.
- A letter stating you were exemplary on a project will be ranked higher than a letter that just confirms you worked on a project.
- Letters can come from, but are not limited to the following people:
- Tender Authority's or Owners
- Architects or Engineers
- Other Contractors or Subcontractors
- Members of the community for which the project was being built
- Other project stakeholders
Full Project Description – 35% of your judges score
A more in depth look at the project details. This description can include, but is not limited to:
- Summary of all project details
- Financial performance and bid method
- Schedule performance
- Challenges and resolutions
- Safety practices and records
- Equity, diversity and inclusion
- Quality management
- Other innovative features
You will need to enter the information above directly into the entry form, however, you may supplement your application by uploading a more aesthetically pleasing PDF copy for the judges to review. You will also be required to upload proof of Substantial Completion.
Photos and Additional Information – 10% of your judges score
Please upload a minimum of 5 project photos. You may also include other multimedia, awards, or supplementary information that supports your submission.
AWARD CONDITIONS
- The Chair of the VICA Board of Directors is not eligible to be nominated during the year in which he or she holds such a position
- The decision of the Awards Committee is final and not subject to appeal.
- An award may not be presented if, in the opinion of the judges, no suitable candidate has been nominated for the specific category.
- If the entry contains any feature that is, or could be, protected by patent rights the submission must be accompanied by written evidence demonstrating that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection; neither the sponsor of the VICA Award nor the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
- All submissions in support of a Nominee for the VICA Awards become the property of VICA.
- All photographs submitted with VICA Award nominations also become the property of VICA.
JUDGING PROCESS
- A panel of judges will review and score all submissions against the prescribed criteria. The judges reserve the right to re-assign entries to the category they deem fit. The judges' marks will account for 75% of your final score.
- A separate and independent online vote by members will then occur. Voting will be limited to one vote per member company per category. This vote accounts for 25% of your final score. The combined results of the judges scoring, and the members voting will constitute the winner.
Safety Excellence AwardsGROUP
Safety Excellence Awards
Description
The Safety Excellence Awards are designed to honour those contractors who have maintained a superior safety record during the year leading up to submission. Please note the NEW Submission process this year for this award.
Requirements
SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARDS (new criteria this year!)
The VICA Awards are open to all VICA Industry Members in good standing. Nominees must have been VICA Members for a minimum of six (6) months at time of submission. Submissions can be self-nominated or independently nominated.
Submissions must be received before 4:00pm, March 31, 2025 (PST)
Safety Awards will be given out to companies based on their Worksafe BC Experience Rating Premium for the year. To obtain this information, please send a copy of your current discount to VICA by doing the following:
- Login to your WorkSafe BC portal online
- Go to ‘Rate Information'
- Go to ‘Annual Rate Notification'
- Choose ‘Base Premium Rate'
- Download or take a screenshot of that information and submit it with your application.
- Please make note if you are the maximum discount
AWARD CONDITIONS
- The Chair of the VICA Board of Directors is not eligible to be nominated during the year in which he or she holds such a position.
- The decision of the Awards Committee is final and not subject to appeal.
- An award may not be presented if, in the opinion of the judges, no suitable candidate has been nominated for the specific category.
- If the entry contains any feature that is, or could be, protected by patent rights the submission must be accompanied by written evidence demonstrating that the necessary steps have been taken to secure the requisite legal protection; neither the sponsor of the VICA Award nor the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) can assume any responsibility for “prior disclosure” in advance of a patent application.
- All submissions in support of a Nominee for the VICA Awards become the property of VICA.
- All photographs submitted with VICA Award nominations also become the property of VICA.
Please note: The Safety Excellence Awards are not evaluated by judges or voted on by members. They will be presented separately from the Vancouver Island Building Industry Awards.
VICA Member of the YearGROUP
VICA Member of the Year
Description
The VICA Member of the Year Awards are split into 4 categories:
- VICA Member of the Year (1-20 Employees)
- VICA Member of the Year (21-50 Employees)
- VICA Member of the Year (51+ Employees)
- VICA Member of the Year (Associate)
Requirements
CONDITIONS
- Nominees must have been VICA Members for a minimum of six (6) months at time of submission
- The Chair of the VICA Board of Directors is not eligible to be nominated during the year in which he or she holds such a position.
- The decision is final and not subject to appeal.
CRITERIA
The VICA Member of the Year Awards are not evaluated by judges or voted on by members. A formal criterion has been determined internally and will be applied to each relevant member company that includes, but is not limited to:
- Length of membership
- Board, committee, and/or volunteer involvement in VICA
- Event attendance & sponsorship
- Education participation
- Support of VICA Programs (CYF, Tailgate Toolkit)
There are no outside nominations accepted for this award. You will be contacted if you are a finalist by a member of the VICA team!
