Chicago, IL – A new national award is putting the spotlight on public-purpose construction and infrastructure projects that improve how Americans live, move, learn and gather. The Paschen Prize for Public Progress is set to honor outstanding work and recognize the best in construction projects in schools, parks, transit, civic buildings and more.
Launched by F.H. Paschen, the inaugural awards program will recognize both innovation and impact across nine (9) categories, from sustainable design to historic preservation to parks and recreation. 2025 Shortlist Finalists will be named in November 2025 and inaugural winners will be announced this December.
The Paschen Prize for Public Progress includes nine (9) project categories:
- Civic Building Project of the Year
- Education Construction Project of the Year
- Parks and Recreation Project of the Year
- Most Innovative Public Infrastructure Project
- Transit or Mobility Improvement Project of the Year
- Excellence in Sustainable Design
- Public Safety Project of the Year
- Historic Preservation & Adaptive Re-use Project of the Year
- The Paschen Legacy Award: Project of the Year. Given to the most exemplary project overall, across all categories.
Public-purpose projects shape how we live, work, and connect.” said Jim Blair, CEO of F.H. Paschen. “We created the Paschen Prize to recognize the builders, leaders and communities who make those projects possible.”