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AGC of America is now accepting applications for the first ever series of Education Excellence Awards. The  are designed to recognize the most innovative and collaborative training and development programs sponsored by ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Chapters and contractor members. One ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ 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 AGC general and specialty contractor members in good standing, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ 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 AGC 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 Education Excellence Awards today.