10/02/2026

2026 Construction & Transportation Awards - October 2, 2026

Session was held at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.

2026 Construction & Transportation Awards
March of Dimes fundraiser
Friday, October 2, 2026
Palmer House Hilton
Chicago, IL 60603

The 2026 Construction & Transportation Awards were held on Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.  ECA member firm, John Burns was a Platinum Sponsor, Powering Chicago was a Gold Sponsor and ECA member firm, Taylor Electric Company, was a Silver Sponsor.  Taylor Electric Company also were acknowledged during the program as they sponsor the “Rufus Taylor” Award.

The event celebrates the outstanding leaders, projects, and organizations that shape the future of our communities. This premier event recognizes excellence, innovation, leadership, and commitment across the construction and transportation industries while supporting the mission of the March of Dimes -- healthier futures for moms and babies through the work of the March of Dimes.

We thank Powering Chicago, John Burns and Taylor Electric Company for their continued sponsorships of this special event.

This year’s awardees were:

Construction Award
Kennedy Expressway Rehabilitation Project
Accepted by IDOT

Transportation Award
Central Tri-State Tollway Reconstruction Project
Accepted by the Illinois Tollway

Leadership in the Public Sector Award
Commissioner Michael McMurray
Chicago Department of Aviation

Leadership in the Private Sector Award
Jack Hartman
SDI Presence

Professional Services Award
Erin Inman
Primera Engineers

Rufus Taylor Award
Stephen L. Davis
The Will Group

Contractor of the Year Award
Dunnet Bay Construction

Wintrust Community Impact Award
Obama Presidential Center Campus
Accepted by the Obama Foundation

We thank all that were able to participate with this special industry event.

Pictured above is Eric Probst, John Burns,
as he introduced the Ambassador Family, The Madonia Family.

 Pictured above is Charlotte Taylor Powers, Taylor Electric Company,
as she introduced the "Rufus Taylor" Award winner, Stephen L. Davis, the Will Group.

Pictured is Stephen L. Davis, The Will Group, as he accepted the "Rufus Taylor" Award.

Pictured are the attendees for the event.