Welcome to the home of the 2026 AGC ACE Awards! You will find everything from submission information to the 2026 ACE Awards Gala registration link on this page. If you would like to see past submissions, please click these links for General Contractor submissions and for Specialty Contractor submissions.
The AGC ACE Awards Gala is an evening of celebration, recognition, and timeless glamour. This year’s theme, Old Hollywood, invites guests to step onto the red carpet and embrace the elegance and style of Hollywood’s golden age. From the roaring 1920s through the sophisticated 1960s, expect a night filled with classic fashion, vintage flair, and a few looks worthy of the silver screen. Scroll to the bottom of the page for event details.
2026 ACE Awards Submission Instructions & Links
2026 ACE Submission Due Date:
Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5:00pm MDT
ACE Submissions Requirements
Please click here for a PDF of the 2026 ACE Rules & Requirements, which you will be able to download.
AGC ACE Awards Submission Fee Payment
Click here to pay for each ACE Award Entry you plan to submit. In order to submit your 2026 ACE Award submission, you must pay the $300 fee by the submission deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5:00pm MDT. There is a limit of 3 submissions per company and each project entry must be paid for separately.
Submitting Your ACE Entry **Opens on May 1,2026**
Click here to submit your 2026 ACE entry. This will take you to the ACE Award submission platform where you will be directed to create a username and password.
You will submit your project information, the narrative and up to 10 high-res photos through this portal. Once you have created a profile, you will have the ability to log in and see your submitted entries.
Each project entry must be submitted and paid for separately.
**Entries that have not been paid for by the submission deadline will not be sent to the judges.**
If you would like to see past submissions, please click these links for General Contractor submissions and for Specialty Contractor submissions.
2026 ACE Industry Awards & Gala
2026 ACE Industry Awards & Gala
Date: Thursday November 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM MST
Location: Hyatt Regency Denver At Colorado Convention Center
650 15th St, Denver, CO 80202
The AGC ACE Awards Gala is an evening of celebration, recognition, and timeless glamour. This year’s theme, Old Hollywood, invites guests to step onto the red carpet and embrace the elegance and style of Hollywood’s golden age. From the roaring 1920s through the sophisticated 1960s, expect a night filled with classic fashion, vintage flair, and a few looks worthy of the silver screen.
Dress Code: Old Hollywood Glamour
Guests are encouraged to wear attire inspired by 1920s–1960s Hollywood, whether that’s authentic vintage style or a modern take on classic glamour (see below for an inspo board)
Women: Flapper dresses, satin gowns, tea-length dresses, full-skirt vintage gowns, long gloves, faux fur wraps, statement jewelry.
Men: Classic tuxedos, white dinner jackets, vintage suits, bow ties, suspenders, pocket squares, fedoras.
Full Corporate Table Sponsorships will be available, along with individual tickets. To learn more or to register click here.
For questions, please contact Stephanie Godwin.
2026 ACE Industry Awards Sponsorships
There are a variety of sponsorships available for the 2026 ACE Industry Awards & Gala. Click here to see the full 2026 Sponsorship Brochure. For information on availability and/or to become a sponsor please email Stephanie Godwin.
