2025 NUCA Top Job Project Submission Form

TOP JOB PROJECT AWARD

2025 Nomination Submission Form
NUCA’s Annual Recognition Program for Premier Utility Construction and Excavation Projects.

To apply for the Top Job Project award you must be a NUCA member in good standing during 2025 and not have been involved in serious injuries or fatalities.

Six construction job categories are eligible for submission. NUCA members will vote online for the project submissions in January; the top three jobs selected in January will move on to the final round. The final round of voting will take place at the National Convention in Tucson, AZ by meeting attendees.

The two final projects and the overall winner will be recognized during the Awards Gala & Live Auction program on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
IMPORTANT:
If your project is selected as a finalist you may be asked for additional information to be included in the project preview packets onsite in Tucson, AZ. Photographs submitted will be reviewed and can not contain images with safety violations. Any photographs submitted that include safety violations will not be eligible. Photographs may also be used by NUCA in various media outlets, social media posts, and print publications.

All submissions must include a minimum of two and maximum of 5 photos. Please be prepared to upload your photos in JPG or PNG format. Please have your company's safety professional review each photo for safety violations prior to submitting your application. Any photo deemed unsafe will not be displayed with your application at the convention.**
Company Name*
Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Contact E-mail*
example@example.com
Contact phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Company Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Name of Project:*
Construction Category - one project per submission

Excavation Site DevelopmentWater DistributionGas DistributionSanitary Sewer CollectionWater or Water Treatment PlantTrenchless Technology
Name of Project Owner:*
City/State of Project:*
Briefly describe scope of project.
Challenges and Innovative Solutions - Please identify challenges on this project and how they were overcome, including the use of innovative construction methods, management solutions, or the use of new technologies. (200 words max)
How or why were those listed above helpful prior to or throughout the project?
Benefit to the Client and Community - Please briefly describe the benefits of the project to the client and community. (50-200 words)
Client Recommendation Letter - Please include a letter of support for your project from the client that confirms that the project objectives were completed to the client’s satisfaction. The letter should be written on the client's letterhead.

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Project Photo #1: Please upload your photos in JPG or PNG format.

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Project Photo #2: Please upload your photos in JPG or PNG format.

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Project Photo #3: Please upload your photos in JPG or PNG format.

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Project Photo #4: Please upload your photos in JPG or PNG format.

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Project Photo #5: Please upload your photos in JPG or PNG format.

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TOP JOB PROJECT AWARD