Scouting America National Capital Area Council hosts the Innovators in Motion Good Scout Awards, a premier networking and awards event for the real estate and construction industries. We recognize outstanding building projects, companies, and industry leaders for their contributions to the field.
June 11, 2026
6-9 p.m.
Northwest Stadium | Home of the Commanders
1600 Ring Rd, Landover, MD 20785
A Night Honoring Excellence & Impact
2026 Honorees
- Best Project Excellence Award: I‑495 NEXT Project
Accepted by Transurban, Lane Construction & VDOT - Leadership in Infrastructure Award: Howard Street Tunnel Rail Project
Accepted by CSX Transportation, Fay/S&B USA, and Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc. - Construction Excellence Award: Corenic Construction
- Sustainable Infrastructure Award: Tidal Basin Seawall Project – Accepted by the National Parks Service and Cianbro Corporation
- Additional honorees to be announced.
A Premium, One‑of‑a‑Kind Venue
Northwest Stadium | Commanders Home Locker Room
6:00–9:00 PM | Limited to 200 guests
This exclusive experience includes:
- A private reception in the Audi Tunnel Club
- The main awards program inside the Commanders Home Locker Room
- A field-level photo opportunity for Visionary Foreman–level sponsors and above
Featuring Distinguished Guests
We are honored to welcome Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation Katie Thomson as our keynote speaker. Her perspective on infrastructure, mobility, and the region’s growth promises powerful insight into the future of the transportation industry.
Serving as emcee for the evening is Andy VanHorn, Director of Real Estate for the Commanders and proud Eagle Scout.
Event Chairperson: Kate Mattice, Executive Director, Northern Virginia Transportation Commission
Event Vice Chair: Dan Preston, Director, Davis Construction
Your participation supports Scouting America’s mission to build character, leadership, and civic responsibility in the next generation—values deeply connected to the work of the transportation and construction communities.
- C‑suite executives
- Project leaders
- Infrastructure and construction decision‑makers
- Regional partners shaping the future of mobility
Sponsorship Opportunities
A full sponsorship prospectus is available and offers exceptional brand exposure, hospitality benefits, and unique access throughout the event. Visionary Foreman–level sponsors and above receive special on‑field recognition.
For sponsorship inquiries, contact:
Shawn Crosby, Director of Corporate Relations
📞 301.214.9151
📧 shawn.crosby@scouting.org
Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited—secure your seat today.
🔗 Register now: https://donations.scouting.org/li/IIM2026
Sponsors
Visionary Foreman – $15,000
Trailblazer Architect – $8,500
Pathfinder Engineer – $4,500
Foundation Builder – $2,000
Hickok Cole
Additional Supporters
CBRE Inc/ T&T
Coakley & Williams
ECS Mid-Atlantic LLC
Kate Mattice
Jim Ashe – WMATA
Past Award Recipients
2025
Leadership in Infrastructure Award – Bechtel
Sustainable Infrastructure Award – American Geophysical Union
Best Project Excellence Award – JBG
Transportation Excellence Award – Justin Wilson, Amtrak
Industry Volunteer of the Year – Matt Hardy, Ph.D., Institute of Transportation Engineers
| 2024 | Cathy McMorris Rodgers Davis Construction David Yergin-Doniger Buddy Rizer Redbrick LMD |
| 2023 | Gilbane Jair Lynch Smoot |
| 2021 | Louis Molinini, |
| 2020 | Buch Construction |
| 2019 | David Paul |
| 2017 | Monty Hoffman Amer Hammour |
| 2016 | Stuart Levin Bob Fox |
| 2015 | Joseph Stettinius B.Francis Saul III |
| 2014 | James Koch Mike Ozatalar |
| 2013 | Robert MacKichan |
| 2012 | Gerald Sigal Robert Tanenbaum |
| 2008 | Bob Pinkard David Varner |
| 2007 | Scott Forrester Christopher C. Murray, III |
| 2006 | Jon Couch Wayne Bowers |
| 2005 | Bovis Lend Lease |
| 2004 | William Alsup, III Russell Hitt |
| 2003 | James G. Davis Mitch Norville Raymond Ritchey |
| 2002 | John “Chip” Akridge III F. Joseph Moravec |
| 2001 | Roger Staubach |
| 2000 | Abe Pollin Jerry Halpin |
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