Industry Awards

CJE administers the national JOC industry awards. Our industry program recognizes and commends the contributions of JOC professionals and those who have made significant contributions on behalf of the industry. Nominations are submitted annually to the Industry Awards Committee. The program honors the industry's best.

The William Badger Lifetime Leadership Award

The William Badger Lifetime Leadership Award recognizes a former or present member who has made outstanding contributions to CJE consistently over an extended period. Persons receiving the award also earn the designation of “Fellow of CJE” or FCJE and become a member of the College of Fellows.

Not more than one individual is selected each year by the Board of Directors. Nominated individuals are notified and given the opportunity to complete an application that highlights their careers in light of the criteria cited below.

The following are the primary assessment criteria for individual awards:

  • The nominee’s involvement at the Community, Employer, Chapter/Regional/National, and Organizational (CJE) level
  • Active promoter in JOC education and professional development
  • Supporter of Job Order Contracting, the association, and best practices
  • Demonstrates a passion for Job Order Contracting and for the vision and mission of CJE
  • Creates and maintains high ethical and moral standards in accordance with the CJE Code of Ethics
  • Active in non-construction community affairs
  • Nominees should be members in good standing

The Harry Mellon Distinguished Service Award

The Harry Mellon Distinguished Service Award is granted to individuals who differentiate themselves through first-rate and sustained contributions to the Job Order Contracting community.

Up to three individuals are selected each year by the Board from nominations received from the membership. Nominated individuals are notified and given the opportunity to complete an application that highlights their careers, considering the criteria cited above.

The following are the primary assessment criteria for individual awards:

  • Assessment is based on the nominee’s involvement at the Community, Employer, Chapter/Regional/National, and Organizational (CJE) level
  • Active promoter in JOC education and professional development.
  • Supporter of Job Order Contracting, the association, and best practices
  • Demonstrates a passion for Job Order Contracting and for the vision and mission of CJE
  • Creates and maintains high ethical and moral standards in accordance with the CJE Code of Ethics
  • Active in non-construction community affairs
  • Nominees should be members in good standing with endorsement letters in support of the nominee

CJE College of Fellows (FCJE)

CJE Fellows are pioneers of the JOC profession and the Association itself. These individuals have played a key role in advancing the profession and getting the Association to where it is today. The Fellows designation is one of the highest honors that CJE can bestow on an individual.

The College of Fellows’ mission is to represent a diverse community of industry leaders who lend their knowledge and insight to the strategic issues facing the industry and the JOC profession, to identify and assist in the development of future leaders, and to take an active role in the mission of CJE. Upon being awarded CJE Fellow, an emeritus membership is also granted.

Nominations for the CJE College of Fellows (FCJE)

Nominations for the CJE College of Fellows are submitted via the Industry Awards Committee. Selection is given in recognition to CJE members who are long-term industry leaders; who have made significant contributions to the JOC profession, the industry, and the Association; and who have a demonstrated commitment to the future of the profession.

The Fellows designation is the highest honor that CJE can bestow on an individual member; those currently serving on the CJE Board of Directors are ineligible for nomination during their terms. Nominations open in the third quarter of each fiscal year.

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