EL Award


The CSI Chicago EL (Emerging Leader) Award is presented on an annual basis to up to three individuals with 2-10 years of experience in the Chicago AEC Industry who have significantly impacted the Chicago AEC industry. The Chicago AEC industry includes their company, professional associations, and the Chicago construction community as a whole. The EL Award is selected by our Future AEC Committee.

CSI Chicago Members: Please nominate the emerging professionals in your network who deserve recognition by Monday, April 14, 2025. Complete the below online nomination form and view/download the PDF sample nomination form to help you prepare your online nomination.


2025 Online EL Award Nomination Form 

Sample PDF EL Award Nomination Form



EL Award Criteria

  • Nominees must be nominated by a current CSI Chicago member in good standing.
  • Nominees can be CSI Chicago members or non-members.
  • Nominees must be a Chicagoland AEC professional with 2-10 years of experience that works in the Chicagoland area.
  • Nominees must have made significant contributions to the Chicago AEC Industry.
  • Nominee must have one letter of recommendation from a CSI Chicago member or non-member in the nominees network other than the CSI Chicago nominator.

 

Number of EL Award Recipients

  • CSI Chicago reserves the right to recognize up to three Emerging Leaders.
  • If all nominees do not meet the minimum criteria CSI Chicago is not obligated to give out the award.

 

EL Award Recipients Receive The Following

  • Recognition as a EL Award Winner
    CSI Chicago will recognize EL Award winner(s) at our May 29, 2025 in-person Awards Celebration, on our website, in our Alert Emails, and on our social media channels.