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Next Generation Award

2027 ACEC Virginia Next Generation Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 ACEC Virginia Next Generation Award!

Completed nominations are due no later than November 6th.  

The ACEC Virginia Next Generation Award, presented by the Next Generation Committee, recognizes member firms' employees who significantly contribute to their company’s success in the Engineering industry. Nominees should meet the following essential criteria:

  • Ten years or less of engineering industry experience
  • Demonstrate leadership in their area of expertise
  • Involved in professional organizations
  • Involved in civic and community activities
  • ACEC Virginia involvement and engagement
  • Community service

Member firm employees in all fields (engineering, business development, marketing, human resources, information technology, administration, etc.) receive equal consideration.

Nominations are open to any employee of a member firm. Please complete all sections of the application for full consideration.

Nominator: Please have your nominee complete the form below.  Once submitted, please send confirmation of completion with nominee's headshot and resume to Marchelle Albertson, malbertson@acecva.org.

Nomination Details

Nominations are open to any employee of a member firm.

Award Details

ACEC Virginia’s Next Generation Committee will evaluate nominations, and up to three awards of equal merit will be presented at the 2027 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala on February 6th. Nominators will be notified before the Gala if their nominee will be recognized, and the nominee will attend the gala as a guest of ACEC Virginia for the presentation of their award.

Submissions

Nominee: Complete the nomination form HERE and send your headshot to Marchelle Albertson, malbertson@acecva.org. All nomination forms must be submitted no later than November 6th.

Questions? Please contact Marchelle Albertson, malbertson@acecva.org.

 

ACEC Virginia is proud to recognize Emily Hinkson, PE, with HNTB, as the 2026 Next Generation Award Winner. This award honors emerging leaders who are making a meaningful impact on their firms, the engineering profession, and the communities they serve.
 
Emily’s dedication, technical excellence, and leadership at HNTB exemplify the future of our industry, and we are excited to celebrate her accomplishments.
 
Emily will be formally recognized at the ACEC Virginia Engineering Excellence Awards on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Dewey Gottwald Center in Richmond.
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