Engineering Excellence Awards

SAVE THE DATE

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia proudly presents the 2027 Engineering Excellence Awards, recognizing engineering firms for projects that demonstrate exceptional innovation, complexity, achievement, and value.

The EEA will feature the BEST in Engineering projects! We will also award two Legislators of the Year, and our NextGen Award will be presented to a young professional in the Engineering industry.

Enjoy cocktails, networking, and an inspiring awards ceremony that spotlights the innovation, complexity, and societal impact of the best engineering projects.

Thursday, February 4, 2027

Dewey Gottwald Center at the Science Museum of Virginia 

5:30 p.m. - Cocktail Reception | 7:00 p.m. - Seated Dinner and Awards Presentation

Attire: Safari Chic / Black Tie Optional

Embrace the spirit of the safari with elegant, adventure-inspired style. Guests are encouraged to incorporate subtle safari elements into their attire, such as leopard prints, animal-inspired patterns, earthy tones, or statement accessories.

Ladies: Evening gowns, cocktail dresses, dressy jumpsuits, or formal separates. Leopard print accents or safari-inspired accessories are welcome.

Gentlemen: Tuxedos, dinner jackets, dark suits, or business formal attire. Consider safari-inspired touches such as patterned ties, pocket squares, or earth-tone accents.

Theme: Wild About the EEA

2026 Engineering Excellence Awards Winner

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