AWARDS
Do you know a Professional Engineer who has made an outstanding contribution to the engineering profession in Florida? Each year, ACEC Florida honors excellence and achievement in engineering in the Sunshine State with the following awards. Take advantage of the opportunity to gain recognition for your firm and other individuals important to your business. We encourage your nominations for the following awards programs:
The ACEC Florida Engineering Excellence Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the consulting engineering profession through a comprehensive evaluation of projects by a distinguished panel of experts in related fields. The top recipients at the state level proceed to the national competition administered by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), where they will compete for, among other awards, the coveted Grand Conceptor Award.
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida) annually recognizes outstanding achievement by its member firms in accomplishing Florida transportation projects. Firms are nominated for awards in eight project award categories:
- Outstanding Major Project
- Outstanding Design-Build or CM at Risk Project
- Outstanding Roadway Project
- Outstanding Bridge Project
- Outstanding PD&E / Planning Project
- Outstanding Environmental Project
- Outstanding Special Project
- Outstanding Safety Project
Nominations for each award category may be submitted annually by each of the seven FDOT Districts, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, and by the Central Office. The ACEC Florida Outstanding Projects Awards Committee is comprised of FDOT and ACEC Florida representatives and selects the winner in each of the eight project categories.
Recognizes the outstanding personal efforts of its recipient to advance the technical and professional practice of geotechnical engineering firms in Florida for a minimum of ten years.
Deadline to Apply: February 7, 2025
Governor A.W. Gilchrist Award is presented to a Florida-registered professional engineer who has brought recognition to the profession through the public office and/or civic leadership with significant participation in ACEC Florida and other professional and technical activities and societies. Recipients can showcase their expertise, be seen as a pillar of the community, and be recognized by their peers for their professional contributions.
Deadline: March 21, 2025
This award recognizes Scott for his leadership and service to Florida’s engineering community. Scott has 25+ years’ experience as a structural engineer and is the Design-Build Market Leader for Walter P Moore. He was also instrumental in developing Florida’s consensus building inspection guidelines that are now law in Florida to help ensure the safety of older condos.
The Professional Development Award recognizes employers of engineering personnel who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement and improvement of the engineering profession through employment policies and practices. It is presented to the nominated employer of engineering personnel who has made the most outstanding contribution to the advancement and improvement of the engineering profession through its employment policies and practices in accord with established professional practices as outlined in Guidelines to Professional Employment for Engineers and Scientists. Factors considered include conditions of employment, recruiting practices, utilization of personnel, encouragement of registration, compensation, professional development, and internal communications.
Deadline: March 21, 2025
The ACEC Florida Rising Professional of the Year Award strives to promote the accomplishments of young engineers by highlighting their engineering contributions and the resulting impact on society. The campaign is designed to enhance and improve the image of engineering by recognizing young, diverse, and talented engineers, thereby portraying engineering as an exciting profession open to everyone.
Recipients of the ACEC Florida Rising Professional of the Year Award will be submitted to the national ACEC Rising Professional of the Year Award.
ACEC Florida Deadline: March 21, 2025
ACEC Deadline: May 2, 2025
Melissa has a passion for empowering those she interacts with, is a trusted advisor for her clients and team, and she participates in STEM outreach with the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.
ACEC Florida Community Service Award recognizes ACEC Florida members for their accomplishments in community service. Winning individuals can be recognized for their contribution to their community and be seen as a leader in their firm.
Recipients of the ACEC Florida Community Service Award will be submitted to the national ACEC Community Service Award Competition.
ACEC Florida Deadline: May 2, 2025
ACEC Deadline: June 13, 2025
The College of Fellows is a distinguished class of engineers who have been selected by their peers as deserving recognition for exemplary contributions to the profession. Election to the College of Fellows is administered by the Fellows Committee, which coordinates all Fellows activities and programs.
Shahin has been sharing his engineering design and project management experience for 30+ years. He’s a tireless advocate for the engineering profession and science education, donating much of his time to speaking at local high schools and colleges. He’s a frequent guest lecturer at the University of Miami College of AEC Senior Design Class, and is an adjunct professor at Florida International University’s School of Architecture.
