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.

Award Eligibility:
  • An employee of an ACEC WI member firm and is 35 years of age or younger.
  • 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. 

The 2027 nomination window opens Late Fall 2026. 


Young Professional of the Year Honorees

2026 Honoree
Nick Pehler, PE

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