NRC 2026 Hall of Fame Nominations

NRC Hall of Fame

Class of 2027 Induction
The purpose of the NRC Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to the NRC and the rail construction and maintenance industry.

Criteria: Any current or former employee or owner of an NRC member company is eligible for induction to the Hall of Fame. Members will be inducted according to the decision of the NRC Hall of Fame Induction Committee. In any given year, multiple members may be inducted, but, in other years, there may be no inductees.

Inductees will be honored at the NRC Special Awards Presentation on Saturday, January 9, 2027 during the NRC 2027 Conference in Phoenix, AZ (January 6-9, 2027). The inductees will also be highlighted in the NRC bulletin and on the NRC website.

Applications and supporting documentation due no later than Friday, November 13, 2026.
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PLEASE PROVIDE BRIEF SUMMARIES ABOUT YOUR NOMINEE ON THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS

The summaries do not need to address every bullet point under the four subjects; they are provided as a guide. The summaries should not exceed 500 words for each of the five subjects, or 2,500 words total. In addition to the summaries, endorsements are also strongly encouraged.
1. Excellence in the Rail Construction and Maintenance Business
a. Demonstrated long-term success in running a business, noting growth, profitability, quality, and stability. b. Led business, served as a role model, and created a corporate culture that enhanced the lives of his/her peers and employees. c. Showed flexibility and adaptability in a changing business world through innovative strategies.

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2. Contributions to the NRC
a. Involvement and leadership in NRC activities and issues, such as government affairs, regulations, safety, conference planning, industry outreach, brand growth, auctions, financial support, governance, membership growth, education, scholarships, etc.

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3. Contributions to the Rail Construction and Maintenance Industry
a. Made significant contributions by serving in leadership positions of local and national associations and organizations. b. Demonstrated support of worthy causes that helped advance the industry and/or boost its image. c. Played a key role in supporting industry relations with elected leaders and regulators, and other industry groups that helped achieve industry public policy goals. d. Contributed to the education or professional development of people in the industry.

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4. Leadership
a. Demonstrated leadership skills in administrative and policy areas that helped advance the industry’s agenda. b. Provided significant support for industry initiatives and programs. c. Promoted awareness of the industry’s many positive contributions to the nation’s economy and quality of life

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5. Corporate Citizenship
a. Provided leadership in corporate citizenship/social responsibility and has been recognized for leading by example. b. Supported worthy causes that have had positive impacts on industry professionals and/or boosted the industry’s image through the support of these social causes. c. Educated industry professionals in sound corporate citizenship as part of the company’s overall responsibility to the community.

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Candidate Photo: Please submit at least one photo of the candidate with your application. These photos may be used in print publications, on the NRC website, and other promotional materials.

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Applications and supporting documentation due no later than Friday, November 13, 2026.
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NRC Hall of Fame

APPLICATION

1. Excellence in the Rail Construction and Maintenance Business

2. Contributions to the NRC

3. Contributions to the Rail Construction and Maintenance Industry

4. Leadership

5. Corporate Citizenship