ACEC WI celebrated in style at the 2026 Awards Banquet at the American Club in Kohler. Our largest group ever of over 280 members and guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of our volunteers and Engineering Excellence Award winners. 31 projects won awards, including our Grand Award. Learn... Continue Reading
Nick Pehler received the 2026 Young Professional of the Year Award Continue Reading
Brad Groh awarded 2026 Chair's Award. Continue Reading
Stan Sugden honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award Continue Reading
At our April 24 Awards Banquet, Dave Brose was presented with his ACEC Fellow plaque. Being inducted into the ACEC National College of Fellows recognizes sustained engineering engagement and excellence over a career. Congratulations to Dave for joining this esteemed group! Continue Reading
Mike Statz was recognized for his role as our Past Chair at the April 24 Awards Banquet. Mike has participated on the Board of Directors through multiple roles, culminating in Chair. His leadership saw extensive growth of member services, events and the preparation of our new strategic plan. Thank... Continue Reading
Congratulations to Strand Associates and City of West Bend for winning the 2026 Grand Award! Awarded by our judges to the top project in this year's 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards, this award highlights an incredible project. Read more about the award winner below or see all of our winners... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: Applied Technologies Inc.Client: Waupun Utilities The City of Waupun places great importance on protecting its trails, parks, and waterways, and its Wastewater Treatment Plant plays a vital role in maintaining water quality. ... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: raSmithClient: Berners Schober ArchitectsOwner: University of Wisconsin-Madison The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Kohl Center is a hub for athletics, academics, and student life. Growing demand and the need to keep this premier... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firms: HNTB Corporation and Kapur & Associates Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation The South Segment of the I-43 North–South Freeway spans 3.9 miles and represents a major investment in one of Southeastern... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firms: AECOM & Strand Associates Inc.Client: City of Madison The City of Madison’s pursuit of enhanced transit spanned more than three decades. Momentum shifted in 2018 when the City selected bus rapid transit (BRT) as its plan.... Continue Reading
2026 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: IMEGClient: Kahler Slater Mayo Clinic Health System developed the La Crosse Patient Tower to meet growing healthcare demands while prioritizing sustainability, efficiency, and community well-being. The $215 million, six-level... Continue Reading
