Trump International Hotel

2009 Merit Award Winner
New Construction - Chicago

Palmer House Hilton Hotel

2009 Merit Award Winner
Rehab Construction

Each year, the Chicago Building Congress presents four “Merit Awards” to honor the outstanding projects in greater Chicagoland built during the past two years. Merit Awards are given for Construction in four categories:

1. New Construction - Chicago
2. New Construction - Suburbs
3. Rehab Construction
4. Construction Under $10 Million

The Merit Awards Program commence with the submission of “Intents to Nominate” in January. Nomination packages with photos and write-ups are received in February and the Judging process begins in March. In May, CBC hosts the gala Merit Awards Dinner, where winning projects are awarded granite “cornerstones.” For more information on these awards please contact the CBC office at 630/393-1313.

For a history of Merit Award recipients, click here:

Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation Synagogue

2009 Merit Award Winner
New Construction - Suburbs

Holy Family Lutheran School

2009 Merit Award Winner
Construction Under $10 Million