Honor the Best
Members of the AIA, ABA, NAWIC, ACEC and CSI, the leading construction-related trade, and professional organizations in southern Arizona, are asked to nominate their favorite industry partners for the prestigious Cornerstone Awards celebrating industry workmanship, skill, responsibility, and integrity in the building development industry.
Nominations will be reviewed by a panel representative of the participating organizations.
Note: Self nominations are not accepted. Deadline for nominations September 25, 2025.
Shirley Dail Community Service Award
In 2022, southern Arizona’s construction industry lost Shirley Dail. She began working in 1963 for The Builders Club, a plan service. There were very few women working for the construction industry at that time. She and her husband Bud Dail started Shirley’s Plan Service in 1982, becoming known as the “Leading Lady in the Tucson Construction Industry,” knowing everyone and everything going on in the construction industry.
To honor her, the Foundation developed the Shirley Dail Community Service Award to honor outstanding women in the construction industry.
The award was first presented posthumously in 2022 to Shirley Dail and was accepted by her grandson Chris Fields. It is now an annual program for the Foundation.
Winners within the last three years are not eligible (click here for history).
Note: Self nominations are not accepted. Deadline for nominations September 25, 2025.
The criteria for women in the construction industry includes:
Industry leadership
Community involvement
Achievements in the construction industry
Outstanding Service/Tradesperson/Craftswoman
Must be active with an organization that is a member of the Cornerstone Building Foundation
Serves as a role model and/or mentor for other women in the construction industry
Come CELEBRATE all nominees, award recipients, and the ongoing projects of the Cornerstone Building Foundation (501c6) and CBF Charities (501c3).
Contact Us
Nominations / Selection Committee
Debbie Carlson, Arizona Builders Alliance
dcarlson@AZbuilders.org
520-881-7930