Apply Now: 2022 Contractor of the Year Contest Accepting Nominations

Equipment World is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Contractor of the Year program.

Twelve finalists chosen by Equipment World editors will receive a four-day expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas to participate in the Contractor of the Year event next spring. During the event, finalists will participate in roundtable discussions and an awards banquet, where each finalist will be honored and the 2022 Contractor of the Year will be named.

To access the COY application, click here.

Designed to honor contractors who have excelled in their local markets, the contest recognizes contractors who display the highest standards of business acumen, equipment management expertise, attention to safety and community involvement.

The contest is open to construction firm owners who:

  • Have been in business 10 years or more.
  • Have between $3 million and $15 million in annual revenues.
  • Have an excellent safety record.
  • Represent the construction industry in a positive way.

The Contractor of the Year program has been sponsored by Caterpillar since its inception in 2000. The winner and each finalist will be featured on the Equipment World website.

The deadline for applying for the 2022 contest is November 19. Applicants can either be self-nominated or nominated by others. Applicants have the choice of filling out an online form, or downloading a form to fill out at their leisure.

To get a taste of the Contractor of the Year event, check out this article that celebrates the naming of our 2021 Contractor of the Year, Matt Pruss of Pruss Excavation, Dodge, Nebraska.

The first 50 contractors to send a completed application will receive a Cat hat, courtesy of Caterpillar. To apply, click here.