Industry Awards to Honor the Most Impactful Construction Projects Of The Year
Chicago, IL - National infrastructure builder F.H. Paschen has announced the shortlist finalists for the 2025 Paschen Prize for Public Progress. The national award honors outstanding construction and infrastructure projects that improve how Americans live, move, learn, and gather.
The prize recognizes work across ten (10) categories. This year’s finalists come from six (6) states including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia and Texas.
"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."
The 2025 Paschen Prize Shortlist Finalists
Civic Building Project of the Year
The best project from Municipalities, Counties, Townships, States, and special districts.
● Village of LaGrange Park Village Hall
● City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works Operations Building Training Center
● East Lansing Meridian Water and Sewer Authority (ELMWSA) 2M Gallon Water Storage Tank
Education Construction Project of the Year
The best project from Early Education, K-12, higher education or career services builds or renovations.
● Valley View SD 365U Debbie Sykora Early Childhood Center
● Benjamin School District 25 Evergreen Elementary School
● Purdue University Wiley Dining Court
Parks and Recreation Project of the Year
The best project from Parks, Trails, Playgrounds, Community Centers and Athletic Facilities.
● Buffalo Grove Park District Rylko Skate Park
● City of Chesterton Westchester Liberty Trail
● Mundelein Park & Recreation District Kracklauer Park
● Indy Parks and Recreation Tarkington Park
● Sheridan Community School District Softball Field
● Indiana Department of Natural Resources Lake Michigan Office
Most Innovative Public Infrastructure Project
The best project that included the use of cutting edge methods, materials or new technologies.
● Chicago Transit Authority’s Blue Line Racine Stationhouse
● USPS Huntertown, Indiana Post Office
● Indiana Department of Natural Resources Fawn River Fish Hatchery
Transit or Mobility Improvement Project
The best project from Rail, Terminals, Bike Lanes, Pedestrian Bridges.
● Bronzeville Lakefront Development Infrastructure
● Charlottesville Area Transit Bus Shelter
● Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metro Bus Training Facility
Healthcare Project of the Year
The best project from health care, hospitals, laboratory and medical facilities.
● Cook County Health Provident Hospital Behavioral Health Clinical Triage and Stabilization Center
● University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Sprague Building
● University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Aston Building
Community Impact Project of the Year
The best project that demonstrably improved quality of life or public service.
● Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Olde Cedar Housing
● Indy Parks Denison Dog Park
● Ambrosio Guillen Texas (El Paso) State Veterans Home
● Ussery-Roan Texas (Amarillo) State Veterans Home
Excellence in Sustainable Design
The best project that utilized Green building techniques, LEED, environmental.
● DFW International Airport American Airlines back-of-house Bathroom Renovation
● Fairfax County Hybla Valley Community Center
Public Safety Project of the Year
The best project from Police, Fire, Courts or Emergency Management Facilities.
● Village of LaGrange Park Police Station Renovations
● Liberty Dayton Hospital Central Nurses Station
● Schaumburg Fire Department Firehouse
Historic Preservation & Adaptive Re-use Project of the Year
The best project that featured renovation of historic spaces with contemporary utility.
● McLean County Community Center Old Firehouse Center (OFC)
● Chicago Park District Riis Park Fieldhouse
The 2025 Paschen Prize for Public Progress Award winners will be announced in December of 2025.
For more information on the Paschen Prize, visit: https://www.fhpaschen.com/introducing-the-paschen-prize-for-public-progress/
Originally reported by F.H. Paschen.
