NRC 2026 Rail Construction Project of the Year Award

NRC 2026 Rail Construction Project of the Year Award

Please read the instructions carefully and prepare your application details.
The purpose of this award is to honor innovation, expertise, and quality project management applied towards the successful execution of a rail construction project by an NRC member company in 2026.

Any type of rail construction project contract that was $25 million or less is eligible for the small project award. Any type of rail construction project contract over $26 million is eligible for the large project award. This includes projects performed by an NRC member for freight rail, industrial track, rail transit, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, rail on port facilities and rail on military facilities.

One award will be given per category. The winner will be announced on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at the NRC 2027 Conference and NRC-REMSA Exhibition in Phoenix, AZ. Projects may be featured in the February issue of Progress Railroading Magazine.

Applications and supporting documentation due no later than Friday, November 13, 2026.
APPLICATION
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1. Project Questions

Score: Up to 50 points. Do not exceed 500 Words.
i. Provide a brief description of the work which demonstrate your company’s innovation (10 pts), expertise (10 pts), and high quality of work (10pts) on this particular project. This may include the development and/or application of new concepts, products, practices, and/or any other noteworthy aspect of the project. Provide explanations of specific challenges and the strategies used to overcome them.

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ii. What was your safety/loss record on the project? (10 pts for zero recordable, a 2-point deduction will be given for each recordable injury. 0 points if a fatality occurred). The worksite OSHA 300A must accompany this application.

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iii. Did the worksite receive any OSHA citations? (10 pts for 0 citations, no point if any citations were received.) For more information and to search possible citations, please refer to the following OSHA site: http://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/establishment.html

0/500
2. Customer Satisfaction Document

Score: Up to 50 points (0 points if no customer satisfaction submitted).
Upload written evidence that: i . States that the project was completed within the last year (10 points), ii. States that the project met or exceeded its objectives (Additional 20points), and iii. Attests to the costs, schedule, quality, and management of the project (Additional 20 points).

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3. Sustainability/Diversity and Inclusion

a. How has your company implemented ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) practices?
i. Environmental criteria considers how a company performs as a steward of nature i.e. Did this project use energy efficiently; use renewable energies; pollute less and/or contribute less to climate change; manage waste responsibly; and/or disclose information on environmental policies?

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ii. Social criteria examines how this project managed relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where the project was performed. i.e. Did your project have D&I policies to ensure no type of discrimination; safe and healthy labor conditions for employees; labor standards across supply chains that guarantee fair wages and human rights protection; and/or good relations with local communities who give social license for this project?

0/500
iii. Governance deals with a company’s leadership, internal controls, and shareholder rights. i.e. How did this project and its stakeholders utilize practices to mitigate corporate risk management and/or corruption and bribery? Did this protect shareholder interest and disclose information on these topics?

0/500
4. Project Photos

a. How has your company implemented ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) practices?
a. Please submit at least two and no more than four photos with this application. The application is not complete without the photos and cannot be considered for the Rail Construction Project of the Year Award without them. The photos can be of the project, the team, or any other relevant photos. Please label the photos with the company and project names, and any other relevant information as you see fit.

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Applications and supporting documentation due no later than Friday, November 13, 2026.
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NRC 2026 Rail Construction Project of the Year Award

APPLICATION

1. Project Questions

2. Customer Satisfaction Document

3. Sustainability/Diversity and Inclusion

4. Project Photos