Engineering Excellence Awards Past Winner

Pictured: The project team from Dewberry, Pluvial Modeling to Support Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan

ACEC Virginia extends its gratitude to the sponsors of the 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala! Your sponsorship played a vital role in making this black-and-white-themed celebration a night to remember, honoring the outstanding achievements in engineering across Virginia.

Your commitment to our industry and the recognition of engineering excellence truly made an impact. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to continuing to work together to advance innovation and excellence in engineering.

Thank you again for your generosity and support—we couldn’t have done it without you!

2026 Engineering Excellence Winners

Congratulations to our 2026 Engineering Excellence Award Winners! The firms listed below feature projects ranging from transportation studies to federal buildings in the most complex areas and major updates to building and technology systems.

The Pinnacle Award is given to the engineering firm that has demonstrated innovation, commitment to improving the community, and dedication to the engineering profession's principles.  This award is the highest honor of engineering excellence and is selected from the Grand Award winners.

Dewberry

Pluvial Modeling to Support Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan

Grand Award Winners

All winners in this category are eligible for the Pinnacle Award, which is awarded to the best overall project on the evening of the Engineering Excellence Awards.

Arcadis U.S., Inc.

Virgil R. Hazelett Reservoir at Cobbs Creek

Dewberry

James River Crossing

Dewberry

Pluvial Modeling to Support Virginia Coastal Resilience Master Plan

Froehling & Robertson, Inc.

Crystal Spring Tower at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

GFT

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Manassas Park Station Parking Expansion

Mason & Hanger

New Consulate Compound (NCC), Nogales, Mexico

STV

Quantico Station Expansion

Honor Award Winners

AMT
HRPDC Parking Lot Stormwater Quality Retrofits

CHA Consulting, Inc.
NRVRWA Water Treatment Plant Modernization

SEH
City of Richmond Comprehensive Waterworks Evaluation and Cost Estimate

Thompson Consulting Engineers
Richmond City Public Schools, William Fox Elementary School, Reconstruction

Volkert, Inc.
Grant Avenue Corridor Improvements

WRA
VDOT Bridges over I-95 Superstructure Replacement and Rehabilitation Bundling

Weston & Sampson
Comprehensive Renovation Design to DPW Facility

Merit Award Winners

CHA Consulting, Inc.

Rocky Gap Greenway Phoenix Bridge

Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company

18th Street Corridor Improvements

Hazen and Sawyer

WIP III Upgrades for the Doswell Wastewater Treatment Plan

Kimley-Horn

Lewis Street Transit Hub

Thompson Consulting Engineers

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Rosemont Forest Elementary School, HVAC Replacement

Wiley | Wilson

Pentagon Southeast Safety, Traffic, and Parking Improvements