Young Professional of the Year Award 

The Young Professional of the Year Award recognizes the accomplishments of our emerging professionals who have contributed to the engineering profession and ACEC Wisconsin. The Wisconsin winner is eligible to participate in the ACEC National Young Professional of the Year Award program.

2026 Award Eligibility:
  • An employee of an ACEC WI member firm and is 35 years of age or younger as of December 31, 2026.
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin.
  • Involved in ACEC WI programs/activities (see Award Guidelines for details).
  • Demonstrates a commitment to their profession and/or community through volunteerism.
  • Demonstrates technical expertise and leadership qualities.
  • The award will be presented at the ACEC WI Awards Banquet on April 24, 2026. 

The nomination deadline for the 2026 Young Professional of the Year Award is January 30, 2026.

Download the 2026 Award Guidelines

Download the 2026 Nomination Form


Young Professional of the Year Honorees
2025 Honoree
Dustin Hunt, PE

2024 YP Award Winner Brennen Fischer2024 Honoree
Brennen Fischer, PE, CFM

2023 Honoree
Jessica Splittgerber, PE


2022 Honoree
Tia McCarthy, PE