Every year the ASCE New Jersey Section recognizes and celebrates outstanding individuals and projects that have made significant contributions to the civil engineering industry in the State of New Jersey within the past calendar year. To this end, the Section solicits nominations for the following seven categories. Nominees are selected by our Awards Committee to receive an award based on how well they meet the criteria outlined below. Award winners are invited to attend an annual awards ceremony, usually in May, where their accomplishments are formally recognized in front of their peers.
Award Categories*
Civil Engineer of the Year. The Section's highest award is presented to an individual who is judged to have contributed substantially to the civil engineering profession. Criteria: ASCE Membership grade must be either Member, Fellow, Honorary or Life; member in good standing with the New Jersey Section. Nominations for this category require a resume.
Young Civil Engineer of the Year. This award is presented to a young civil engineer who is judged to have contributed to the civil engineering profession. Criteria: ASCE Membership grade must be Member or Associate; member in good standing with the New Jersey Section; must be 35 years of age or younger on February 1 of the year of the award.
Government Engineer of the Year. This award is presented to an outstanding civil engineer in government service who has contributed substantially to the profession. Criteria: Member of ASCE NJ Section employed by local, state, or federal government. Nominations for this category require a resume.
Educator of the Year. This award is presented to an outstanding educator who has contributed substantially to the field of civil engineering. Criteria: Must be affiliated with an educational institution located in the State of New Jersey.
Researcher of the Year. This award is presented to an individual who has conducted novel, innovative, applied research that has been impactful to the civil engineering industry and has been published and peer reviewed. Criteria: Should be engaged with the profession through professional societies, including but not limited to ASCE. Nominations for this category require a CV.
Service to the People. This award is presented to a government official who has contributed substantially to further public understanding and recognition of the civil engineering profession by meritorious public service.
Project of the Year. This award is presented for the outstanding civil engineering project recently constructed in New Jersey. The award is presented to Project Owner, Project Designer, and Project Contractor. Criteria: A project of significant importance involving a novel aspect/feature of civil engineering and design (such as an innovative construction method), constructed in New Jersey or involving substantial work within New Jersey if the project crosses state boundary lines and completed by the nomination deadline. Nominations should include why the project is exciting and what makes it deserving of the award.
*Not all award categories may be presented each year.
Nominations
Nominations for 2024 are now closed. Nominations for 2025 will open in January.
Awards Dinner and Ceremony
The annual awards dinner is typically held the second Thursday in May. Award winners are presented with their award plaque and have a few minutes to make any remarks that they wish. Looking forward to seeing you all there next year!