Celebrate 25 Years of Impact
at the 2026 Groundbreaker Awards

Join Green Building United at the Cira Centre for an inspiring evening celebrating the people, projects, and partnerships advancing sustainability across our region.

Each year, the Groundbreaker Awards spotlight the achievements of developers, designers, advocates, and community leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in high-performance building and sustainable development. Honorees represent a powerful mix of innovation, environmental stewardship, and positive social and economic impact.

This year's event also marks 25 years of Green Building United, and we look forward to honoring the members, partners, and champions who have helped shape our work at the Awards this year while looking ahead to the next 25 years of green building.

Connect with the people behind this year's nominated projects, explore emerging trends and developments, and celebrate the growing momentum for healthier, more resilient, and more equitable communities!

• 300+ industry leaders, innovators, and community advocates in one room
• Celebrate Green Building United's
  25th Anniversary
• Meet the teams behind award-winning projects and community leaders
• Network with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and sustainability professionals
• Earn continuing education credits through the VIP-only tour earlier in the day
• Learn what's next for green building in our region

Who Should Attend?

Architects, engineers, developers, contractors, building owners, sustainability professionals, policymakers, students, emerging professionals, advocates, and community leaders committed to creating a more sustainable and resilient built environment.

Ticket Pricing

Early Bird Rates Available Through October 23. 

• Non-Member: $325 $275 Early Bird
• Member: $200 $150 Early Bird
• Student, Government & Nonprofit: $150 $120 Early Bird

VIP Experience Add-On: +$75 Donation

Become a GBU Member for discounted tickets!
Please allow 2 business days for discount access.

VIP Tour & Happy Hour

Upgrade your evening with an exclusive VIP tour of the iconic Cira Centre. Attendees will gain insights into the building's design, ongoing operations, and sustainability strategies while earning continuing education credits. Details forthcoming.

The VIP experience also includes an exclusive networking happy hour, offering a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, award nominees, project teams, sponsors, and fellow sustainability professionals.

VIP access is available with a $75 donation add-on to event registration and is included with select sponsorship packages. 

Spots are limited!

Sponsorship & Anniversary Giving Options

Sponsorship provides valuable visibility at a key juncture in the organization's history among the region's leading developers, designers, engineers, contractors, building owners, policymakers, and community advocates. 

Packages include event tickets with VIP access for your team and guests, sponsorship recognition, and more.

Celebrate 25 Years. Invest in the Next 25.

Contact us for more information about available sponsorships.

Countdown to Groundbreakers 2026