Are your groundbreaking products or technologies transforming the construction industry? The CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Next Level Awards celebrate companies pushing boundaries and delivering innovations that move our industry forward.
New for 2026! The Next Level Awards is separated into two categories:
Submissions must describe the product in 500 words or less, being sure to address the following:
Innovation
- addresses an industry need in a unique and innovative way
Application
- designed to benefit the industry across multiple applications
Engineering
- rooted in sound logic and engineering principals
Scalability
- well positioned for growth and industry wide adoption
Impact
- positively impacts industry issues including but not limited to safety, sustainability, and workforce
Applications may be saved and edited before submission.
A panel of industry experts and editors will narrow down submissions to 10 finalists in each category who will be announced in an official CONEXPO-CON/AGG press release in February 2026.
Finalists will receive press release templates and special booth signage to encourage voting during CONEXPO-CON/AGG.
Final voting will happen on-site at CONEXPO-CON/AGG , March 3-5, 2026. Attendees will vote for their favorite in each category.
Winners will be announced on March 6, 2026 , on the "Ground Breakers" keynote stage and will receive a trophy and feature article on CONEXPO-CON/AGG's website. This ceremony will also be livestreamed and recorded for winners to distribute.
Open to all CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 exhibitors in good standing. Products or services must be market-ready and available to the construction industry. Concepts or ideas not yet in use are not eligible.
CALLING ALL CONSTRUCTION INNOVATORS
HOW TO SUBMIT
JUDGING
ELIGIBILITY
KEY DATES & FEES
Presentation Matters : Make your submission clear, compelling, and complete. Creativity, grammar, spelling, and completeness of the application will be a factor in judging.
Make Your Application Visual : Add supporting files to help tell your product's story. There is a limit of 5 videos and/or photos per submission.
Show the entire construction industry how your company is taking innovation to the Next Level - submit your entry today!