John Deere celebrates U.S. construction industry with Building America excavator contest
In celebration of the U.S. construction businesses that help shape and build the nation, John Deere is launching its Building America excavator contest at 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG.
This special competition, inspired by the united States’ 250th anniversary, invites participants to showcase how they are helping to build their communities today and how they would use a brand-new midsize excavator to build America for tomorrow.
“Every day across the country, contractors and operators are doing the hard, sometimes unseen work that keeps our communities connected and moving forward,” says Amy Asselin, global marketing manager, excavators, John Deere. “The Building America Excavator Contest is our way of recognizing their contributions, craftsmanship and noteworthy impact on America. Their stories and pride deserve to be celebrated, and we’re beyond excited to honor a deserving participant with one of our new generation midsize excavator models.”
Eligible participants are encouraged to submit a short video showcasing their business, their current use of construction equipment on a project and their vision for future projects that strengthen American communities. Submissions will be reviewed, evaluated based on contest criteria, and finalists will be selected by John Deere. A public voting period will be opened to help determine the deserving winner. Key contest dates include:
- Contest entries accepted: March 3, 2026 – April 30, 2026
- Finalists announced: July 4, 2026
- Public voting window: August 17, 2026 – August 31, 2026
- Winner announced: September 8, 2026
The contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Eligible participants must own or be employed by a qualifying business that, as of March 2, 2026, and own at least one excavator of any brand. To enter the Building America Excavator Contest, or to read the full contest rules and eligibility, please visit www.JohnDeereExcavatorContest.com.
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