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Dustin Hunt Wins Young Professional of the Year Award
Dustin Hunt Wins Young Professional of the Year Award

ACEC WI was pleased to award Dustin Hunt the 2025 Young Professional of the Year Award at our 2025 Awards Banquet on May 2. Dustin is an active member of our Emerging Professionals committee alongside his involvement in three other professional organizations. He balances his role as Client... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/8/2025


John Kissinger Granted Double Distinction at May 2 Awards Banquet
John Kissinger Granted Double Distinction at May 2 Awards Banquet

At our 2025 Awards Banquet, John Kissinger was presented with his ACEC Fellow plaque and awarded the ACEC WI Lifetime Achievement Award. John has served at GRAEF for over 40 years, taking over as President and CEO in 2012. He served on ACEC’s board for five years, including as chair during... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/7/2025


Gil Hantzsch Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Gil Hantzsch Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

At the May 2 ACEC WI Award Banquet, the organization was honored to present Gil Hantzsch with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Gil Hantzsch has been at MSA since 1992, taking over as President and CEO in 2013. He has served in a huge variety of volunteer roles, both at ACEC and in other... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/6/2025


CBS Squared & City of Bloomer Win Grand Award
CBS Squared & City of Bloomer Win Grand Award

Congratulations to CBS Squared and City of Bloomer for winning the 2025 Grand Award! Awarded by our judges to the top project in this year's 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards, this award highlights an incredible project. Read more about the award winner below or see all of our winners on our... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/5/2025


Members Celebrate At Largest Awards Banquet Ever
Members Celebrate At Largest Awards Banquet Ever

ACEC WI celebrated in style at the 2025 Awards Banquet at the American Club in Kohler. Our largest group ever of nearly 250 members and guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of our volunteers and Engineering Excellence Award winners. 24 projects won awards, including our Grand Award.... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/5/2025


2025-26 Board of Directors Election Underway
2025-26 Board of Directors Election Underway

The election for the 2025-26 Board of Directors is going on now through May 23. Each firm's key contact will receive information on how to vote for the nominated slate of candidates. Chair: Tonia Westphal, Clark Dietz* Chair-elect: Ellery Schaffer, Jewell Associates Secretary/Treasurer: Sue... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted05/1/2025


June 25 Free Marketing & Communications Forum
June 25 Free Marketing & Communications Forum

The ACEC Wisconsin Marketing & Communications Committee invites you to a special Marketing & Communications Forum on June 25 — a dedicated platform for professionals at civil engineering firms to connect, share best practices, explore new trends and collaborate on strategies to... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/30/2025


Smart Leaders Drive High Performance Through Belonging—Not Burnout
Smart Leaders Drive High Performance Through Belonging—Not Burnout

Employee disengagement and burnout is on the rise. You don’t need new tools or more time—just a shift in mindset. Here's what leaders can practically do about it. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted04/28/2025


April 2025 Advocacy Update
April 2025 Advocacy Update

After a very successful legislative campaign, ACEC WI is refilling its coffers for the 2025-27 state biennial budget. A lot of folks have already stepped up in 2025 - thank you! Add your name to the list: Conduit/WisPAC Giving. 2025 Conduit & WisPAC Contributors 2025 Contributors (as of... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/28/2025


Leadership Institute Wraps with Final Session on Work/Life Balance
Leadership Institute Wraps with Final Session on Work/Life Balance

The ACEC Wisconsin Leadership Institute Class of 2025 gathered for their final session on April 16–17 at the Osthoff Resort, capping off a powerful six-part leadership development experience. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted04/25/2025


Sign Up for Our Inaugural Trap Shoot June 4
Sign Up for Our Inaugural Trap Shoot June 4

Join us for our first ever ACEC WI Trap Shoot on June 4 in Waukesha! This is a new opportunity to for all members. Beginners are encouraged - there will be on-site training on the basics of safe gun usage and the rules of trap shooting. Experienced attendees will benefit from friendly... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/21/2025


Don't Miss our 2025 Annual Meeting May 29
Don't Miss our 2025 Annual Meeting May 29

Join Us for Our FY24-25 Annual Business Meeting! Stay informed and engaged with the latest updates on our organization’s progress and future plans. This bylaws-required meeting is your opportunity to hear about key successes from the past fiscal year and insights from our recent strategic... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted04/18/2025