The 20 projects recognized here are the result of a nearly yearlong effort by ENR editors and roughly 100 construction industry members who judged contest entries at various stages. Representing the pinnacle of U.S. design and construction achievements for work completed between May 2021 and May 2022, this year’s award winners show the industry at its best, with teams overcoming an array of challenges to deliver impactful community assets.

 Responding to ENR’s initial call for entries in March 2022, nearly 700 project teams submitted entries. In each of ENR’s 10 regions, editors assembled judging teams to pick winners in 20 categories. Of those regional winners, almost 200 moved up to the national competition.

 A new group of judges examined each to determine the Best of the Best nationally in terms of teamwork, safety, overcoming challenges, innovation and quality.

Join us to celebrate these project achievements at the Award of Excellence gala in New York City April 13 and April 14. For more information, visit ENRAwardofExcellence.com.

The Winners

Take a look at this years Best of the best.

Three projects were shortlisted as Project of the Year nominees, with the Regional Connector Transit Project in California selected for that top designation.

• Airport/Transit - Regional Connector Transit Project
 
• Cultural/Worship - Audrey Irmas Pavilion at Wilshire Boulevard Temple
 
• Health Care - Children’s Hospital Hubbard Center
 
• Sports/Entertainment - Climate Pledge Arena
 
• Excellence in Sustainability - Dept. of General Services California Air Resources Board – Mary D. Nichols Campus
 
• Excellence in Safety - Meow Wolf Convergence Station
 
• K-12 Education - San Francisco Day School
 
• Higher Education/Research - The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
 
• Landscape/Urban Development - Francisco Park
 
• Renovation/Restoration - Four Seasons New Orleans Hotel and Residences
 
• Office/Retail/Mixed-Use - 415 Natoma
 
• Government/Public Building - Ardie R. Copas State Veterans Nursing Home
 
• Interior/Tenant Improvement - BART Headquarters
 
• Small Project - Boundary Dam Spillway No. 1 TDG Modifications Removal
 
• Manufacturing - Genentech Clinical Supply Center
 
• Highway/Bridge - Chelsea Viaduct Rehabilitation
 
• Water/Environment - Cutter Lateral Reach 21 Water Treatment Plant and Associated Items
 
• Energy/Industrial - Riazzi Substation
 
• Residential/Hospitality - Lone Rock Retreat
 
• Specialty Construction - Port of Long Beach Fireboat Station No. 15 at Pier F

The Judges

A new group of judges examined each to determine the Best of the Best nationally in terms of teamwork, safety, overcoming challenges, innovation and quality.

Excellence in Safety Judges

Excellence in Sustainability Judges