Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizing the legacy of members who had a profound impact on the organization and the engineering profession.
2027 Nomination Period Now Open
Award Details | Nomination Form | Submission Deadline: January 31, 2027
The ACEC WI Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a select group of individuals who, over the course of many years, have devoted countless hours on behalf of the organization and the profession. The award strives to recognize the legacy of members who had a profound impact on the organization and the engineering profession over their career.
Read more about eligibility, criteria, and the nomination process.
- An individual employed at a Member Firm
- A Former Member (retired) with tenure at a Member Firm
- Members of the current year’s Board of Directors are ineligible
- ACEC WI Service/Activities
- Civic Leadership/Public Service
- ACEC National Participation
- Contributions to the Engineering Profession (including mentoring)
- Other Significant Contributions of a Lifetime Demonstrating Exemplary Dedication to the Profession
- Individual has represented the organization and/or the profession in an ethical manner over their lifetime.
- The Lifetime Achievement award is for long-term service recognition. Recognition for short-term projects, service, etc. is recognized via the annual Chair’s Award program.
- May be awarded posthumously
Nomination
Please complete to the best of your ability. You may wish to contact a senior member of the nominee’s organization to gather additional information.
- The ACEC WI Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Form must be completed and submitted to ACEC WI by the deadline.
- Member firm principals are eligible to submit nominations.
- The Nominating Committee shall review and approve nominations. Nominations shall remain confidential.
Selection
- Selection is based on the information provided on the Nomination Form.
- Past Chairs within the organization’s membership shall vote via ballot (mail or electronic).
- One Lifetime Achievement Award shall be presented per year unless there are extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the Nominating Committee.
- An award may not be issued in every year.
Award Presentation
The Lifetime Achievement Award winner is honored at the annual Awards Banquet on April 30, 2027.
Nominations for the 2027 award are now open! Recognize an outstanding individual by submitting a nomination by January 31, 2027.
Download the Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Form
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