CEA FAQs

What are the CEA awards?

The Construction Excellence Awards (CEA)2022, is an initiative by the Authority (NCA) to acknowledge and recognize the outstanding contributions of industry practitioners transforming the construction industry through exceptional programs, innovative services, and effective administrations.

Who is eligible?

The awards are open to anyone who meets the criteria of the related category except foreign contractors

Is there cost to enter?

No – it’s completely free to enter the CEA Awards.

How long is the call for nominations period?

The Call for Nominations runs from 27th September-17th October – 2022

Can i nominate myself or my own company?

We accept self-nominated and third-party entries for contractors

How do i submit my nominations?

Nominations can be emailed to cea2022@nca.go.ke or dropped off @NCA headquarters on the 12th floor of KCB Towers, Upperhill Nairobi.

Can i enter more than one category?

Yes, you can enter as many categories as you want. Just make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria for each category before submitting.

What is required for preferences?

We need a formal statement supporting the submitted application where applicable. We will not accept simply, a name, email address, and telephone number. References are not mandatory but it may disadvantage your entry when it is judged if you do not supply them.

What format should be the attachments be?

Please make sure that any relevant supporting documents are provided in PDF format only

Will be my attachments be confidential?

Yes- all award submissions are treated as highly confidential. Only CEA Awards team and judging panel will view them.

What happens after i submit?

Sit back and wait, in the meantime we will:

  • a). Review all submissions against the set criteria (if you’ve missed anything important, we’ll contact you to clarify)
  • b). Send all submissions to the judging panel for scoring
  • c). Finalize the scores
  • d). Let you know if you’ve been shortlisted
  • e). Announce the shortlists on the NCA website and social media channels
  • f). Announce the winners at the award ceremony
Will be my attachments be confidential?

Yes- all award submissions are treated as highly confidential. Only CEA Awards team and judging panel will view them.

will i receive feedback after submission?

No. feedback is not given on submissions.

Is being shortlisted or winning cea award a recommendation by NCA?

No. Being shortlisted for or winning a CEA award is not a recommendation by NCA. If you or your organization is planning to engage with a CEA award winner in any way then you should carry out the usual due diligence that would normally be required.