2026 Craft Professional of the Year Nomination Form

This award recognizes a craft professional (individual) within an ABC Ohio Valley member company who excels in all areas of their job. This employee exhibits pride, honor, leadership, and setting and raising the standard for quality; is a master of the skills required to do any task required for his/her craft; coaches and mentors others, representing the Merit Shop as a craft professional. The winner of this award best embodies the ideals of Merit Shop through superior effort and talent as recognized by others.

Eligibility

Nominees for the Craft Professional of the Year award must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Must be currently employed by an ABC Ohio Valley member company.

2. Must have journeyman designation as defined by your company.

3. Must be involved in a craft that requires daily use of tools, processes, and equipment.

Deadline

Nominations will be accepted through April 9, 2026.

Judging will take place in April 2026. Numerous finalists may be selected and recognized but only one Craft Professional of the Year will be selected. That individual, along with all finalists, will be honored in a special presentation at the May 13, 2026, ABC Awards Excellence in Construction Gala. A min. $500 cash award plus recognition plaque will be awarded to the sole winner.