Congratulations to our 2026 Annual Awards Recipients!
We will see you at our annual awards dinner on october 22, 2026!
2026 Award Recipients:
Civil Engineer of the Year
Presented to an individual who has contributed substantially to the advancement of the civil engineering profession. Must be a member in good standing with the NJ Section and North Jersey Branch (ASCE Membership grade of member, fellow, honorary or life).
Winner: David Hicks, PE - Dewberry Engineers Inc.
Young Civil Engineer of the Year
Presented to a young civil engineer who has significantly contributed to the civil engineering profession. Must be 35 years of age or younger as of August 1. Must be a member in good standing with the NJ Section and North Jersey Branch (ASCE Membership grade must be at least associate member).
Winner: Shivani Tambe - Liro-Hill
GovernmeNt Engineer of the Year
Presented to an individual who has contributed substantially to the advancement of the civil engineering profession in the government sector. Must be a member in good standing with the NJ Section and North Jersey Branch (ASCE Membership grade of member, fellow, honorary or life).
Winner: Olga Garcia, PE - City Engineer for the City of Hoboken
Educator of the Year
Presented to an outstanding educator who has contributed substantially to civil engineering through knowledge and guidance. Must be affiliated with an educational institution located in the State of New Jersey. Institution must support a civil engineering (or civil engineering technology) curriculum.
Winner: Yun Bai, PhD - New Jersey Institute of Technology
Service to the People
Presented to an elected or appointed government official who has contributed substantially to further public understanding and recognition of the civil engineering profession by meritorious public service. Must hold office in a jurisdiction that corresponds to an area within the boundaries of the North Jersey Branch.
Winner: Sasha Frimpong - NJTPA
Project of the Year
Presented for an outstanding civil engineering project recently constructed in North Jersey. The Award is presented to Project Owner, but the engineering design team and construction team will also be recognized. Must be a project of significance involving aspects of civil engineering and design, constructed in Sussex, Warren, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Union, and Hudson Counties or involving substantial work within said Counties if the project crosses County boundary lines and completed by the nomination deadline. More than one project is eligible for receiving this award!
Project of the Year - Transportation
Winner: 2026 World Cup ITS Improvements
Owner: NJDOT
Designer: Michael Baker
Project of the Year - Non-Transportation
Winner: Port Newark Container Terminal Solar Energy Project
Owner: Port Newark Container Terminal
Designer: Standard Solar/Dewberry/Parasol /
Contractor: ALTEC