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Team Award
Teamwork is a key component of every project, and with the CIOB Team Award, we recognise the achievements of not just the individuals, but the team as a whole.
About
How to enter
Why take part
FAQs
About the CIOB Team Award
Celebrating collaboration
Every year our members, fellows and finalists tell us the same thing…
‘It was a team effort’.
The CIOB Team Award celebrates the collaboration and combined efforts of groups of people working together to meet a combined goal.
Teams can be any group of 3 or more persons working within the built environment within a single organisational entity.
Norton Folgate Delivery Team, Team Award 2025
How to Enter
What you will need to complete your application or make a nomination
To enter, click ‘Enter Now’. Then, select the award that you would like to enter and fill in your details. Once submitted, you will receive an email which will contain a link to your CIOB Awards portal. The portal will contain the form for the award that you have selected to enter.
Please see the guidelines below for more information about what our judges consider and tips to help you with this process.
This award is open to UK-based teams.
The team should comprise of 3 or more persons and must operate within the built environment. We expect the team to be working for a single organisational entity.
The nominated team can have worked for a CMYA entrant company (this year or previous years).
You may nominate your own team. The independent testimonial must come from someone outside the team’s organisation with direct knowledge or experience of working with the nominated team.
All of the above should be based on evidence from January – December 2024.
The awards
Why take part?
40 years of excellence
Be part of the legacy – For over 40 years we have been recognising exceptional talent in the industry. Enter now and get the chance to boost your career.
Step forward and be recognised
The CIOB Awards recognise construction professionals from every discipline both site-based and non-site-based. Whether you’re looking after an individual project or multiple projects at once. We celebrate more than just a building.
It's free
The CIOB Awards are free to enter. It costs you nothing, just the time taken to complete your application.
Anyone can apply
Teams can be any group of 3 or more persons, working within the built environment within a single organisational entity.
Get Noticed
What we’re looking for
The judges require examples showing evidence of how your team met the following criteria:
- a team vision aligned to business, corporate and project objectives
- strong leadership
- clearly defined roles
- contribution from all members
- effective communication within and beyond the team, including with external stakeholders
- mechanism for dealing with conflict
- demonstration of mutual trust, support and values
- evidence of equality, diversity and inclusion
- mentoring opportunities
- successful performance outcomes
- Other targeted objectives may include sales, new client development, innovation, quality, client satisfaction, Health & Safety, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), individual and collective professional development, continuous improvement
Entry Information and Details
Below you will find the information you will be asked to provide as part of your entry. The entry form consists of three sections. You may prepare your answers in advance and submit them at once after you register or work on them over time, making sure you save your progress every time you update the form.
About the team
This is where you enter information about the team.
- Team representative
- Team photo
- Representative’s email address
- Representative’s phone number
- Team’s address
- Organisation
- Type of businesss
- Team specialism (if appropriate)
Team Representative
This is where you will be asked to let us know why this team should be considered for this award (within 10000 characters).
Testimonies
This section is where you will enter a testimony. You will be required to enter:
- Who the testimony is from
- Their organisation
- Their email address
- Their contact number
- Independant testimony
FAQs
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How do I nominate someone for the Team Award?
To nominate a team, select the ‘Enter Today’ button above, select the Team Award and fill in your details. Once submitted, you will receive an email which will contain a link to your CIOB Awards portal. The portal will contain the form for the Team Award where you can submit your nomination.
Can I provide the Testimonial for the team I am nominating?
The Independent Testimonial must come from someone outside the team’s organisation with direct knowledge or experience of working with the nominated team.
Who can enter the Team Award?
Teams can be any group of 3 or more persons, working within the built environment within a single organisational entity. The category is free to enter and open to CIOB members and non-members.
Who is eligible to enter this award?
We are looking for teams deserving of recognition, and celebration within the timeframe of January to December 2023.
Who should nominate?
The independent testimonial must come from someone outside the team’s organisation, with direct knowledge or experience of working with them. A team can be nominated if they have worked for a CMYA entrant’s company (past or present).
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