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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ of America is now accepting applications for the first ever series of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Excellence Awards. The  are designed to recognize the most innovative and collaborative training and development programs sponsored by ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Chapters and contractor members. One ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Chapter and one contractor member firm will receive an award in each of three categories: Craft, Supervisory, and Project & Executive Management. One award will be given to the outstanding Instructor of the Year. A Grand Award will be presented to a firm or Chapter that demonstrates learning and performance as a top concern, reaching the highest level of excellence for construction training and development programs at all levels of the organization. EEAs are open to all ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ general and specialty contractor members in good standing, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Chapters and individuals employed by these organizations. Non-members are not eligible for these awards. Electronic submissions and all supporting material must be received by ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ by 5PM EST on May 1, 2009. Applicants will be judged on the type of program and the major elements of the program, including targeted job functions; enrolled individuals; history of the program; tools, programs and materials used; and demonstrated improved performance, productivity, and success. The first awards will be presented at the 3rd Annual Training & Development Conference, to be held Oct. 27-29, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. for the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Excellence Awards today.