Awards

Engineer of the Year Award

The Engineer of the Year Award is given to the one member of FES each year that best exemplifies the ideal image of the Professional Engineer. The award may be given in recognition of an individual who has established a record of consistent quality over a long period of time or to an individual who has established an outstanding record over a short period of time. It is desirable that the candidate has a well-rounded record of achievement in education, employment, and professional and public service activities.

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2023 Engineer of the Year

Eric M. Jimenez, PE, PMP, CCM

Eric is a 28-year engineering professional and a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico. In 2017, he founded his own practice, Construction Professional Services (CPS) in Orlando, and soon after joined forces with Ardmore Roderick, a Chicago-based company, to expand their design and construction services in Florida. Eric has been responsible for over $1B in design and construction services for a variety of clients, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Osceola County, Dart Interest, and Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA). Eric is the incoming Chair of Florida Engineers in Construction (FECON), and a 2020 FECON Individual Excellence Award winner. He Chairs the Industry Advisory Board for the School of Construction Design, Engineering, and Information Technologies at Seminole State College. He is a 2019 Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI) graduate, a member of various professional and engineering organizations and gives back to the Orlando community through meaningful volunteer work.

Young Engineer of the Year Award

The Young Engineer of the Year Award is an opportunity to distinguish an up-and-coming leader from your chapter. The award honors the FES member who is 34 years of age or younger on January 1 of the year in which the award is presented, who best exemplifies the ideal image of the young engineer. Nominees shall be a registered Professional Engineer or Engineer Intern and be an FES member in good standing. It is desirable that the candidate has a well-rounded record of achievement in education, employment, professional, and public service activities. The award is given to one member of FES each year.

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2023 Young Engineer of the Year

Corey Chascin, PE

Corey is a Civil Engineering graduate from the University of North Florida and is a CEI Project Administrator at VIA Consulting Services, Inc. with a background in Geotechnical Engineering and Materials. She works with the City of Jacksonville and the Downtown Investment Authority on revitalization projects, such as the McCoys Creek Restoration and RiversEdge: Life on the St. Johns. Corey is the Past President of the Florida Engineering Society’s Northeast Florida Chapter and an  incoming State Director. She is a proud Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI) Class of 2022 alumna, where she served as the Fundraising Chair and built beds for children in need.

Outstanding Service to the Engineering Profession Award

The Outstanding Service to the Engineering Profession Award is given each year to an individual who has, by virtue of his/her service, had a significant positive impact on the engineering profession. The award may be given in recognition of an individual who has established a consistent record of service over a long period of time or to an individual whose contribution is short-lived but exceptional. It is desirable that the candidate has a well-rounded record of achievement in education, employment, professional, and public service activities.

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2023 Outstanding Service to the Engineering Profession Award Recipient

William E. Wilson, Jr., PE, F.ACEC

A professional with over 46 years of experience, William’s career began at Fred Wilson & Associates Engineers, and he is currently a Principal Engineer at Chen Moore and Associates where he has successfully designed approximately 1,000 electrical power, control, and lighting projects. He is a Class of 1982 graduate of the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI), is a 2011 Florida Engineering Society (FES) Fellow, and a 2022 American Council of Engineering of Florida (ACEC Florida) Fellow. Additionally, William was the 2019 President of the ACEC Florida, and was also named Florida Engineer of the Year in 2019.

Outstanding Technical Achievement Award

The Outstanding Technical Achievement Award may be given each year to an individual who, as project engineer or project manager, has achieved particular distinction in his/her own technical field and mode of practice, which may be government, education, industry, construction or private practice.  The technical achievement shall be one that enhances the engineering profession and contributes to the good of the public. The award may be given in recognition of a singular achievement or a series of achievements which are recognized within the profession as being unique, innovative and/or outstanding. The candidate shall have a record of active participation in professional and technical society activities and shall have a record of professional development through continuing education.

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2023 Outstanding Technical Achievement Award Recipient

Kamal S. Tawfiq, PhD, PE, F.ASCE

A highly accomplished professor and former chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. Dr. Tawfiq has an impressive educational background, including degrees from Ain Shams University, Ohio State University, and the University of Maryland. Dr. Tawfiq has developed award-winning online Master of Engineering courses and served as an advisor and trustee to international universities. He has made significant contributions in areas such as soil-structure interaction and novel pavement material systems, resulting in patents and numerous published papers. Dr. Tawfiq’s commitment to bridging theory and practice is demonstrated through his work as a consultant, expert witness, and technical advisor on diverse projects.

FECON Individual Excellence Award

The Florida Engineers in Construction Individual Excellence Award (IEA) is presented to the nominated professional who has made the most outstanding contribution to the advancement, improvement, and accelerated awareness of how engineers shall protect, defend and maintain the safety and welfare of the public.

2022 FECON Individual Excellence Award Recipient

Francisco Cruz Moreno, PE

FPEG Professional Development Award

The Professional Development Award recognizes employers of engineering personnel that have made outstanding contributions to the advancement and improvement of the engineering profession through employment policies and practices. These Professional Development Awards are presented to the nominated employer of engineering personnel who has made the most outstanding contribution to the advancement and improvement of the engineering profession through its employment policies and practices in accord with established professional practices as outlined in Guidelines to Professional Employment for Engineers and Scientists. Factors considered include indoctrination, conditions of employment, recruiting practices, utilization of personnel, encouragement of registration, compensation, professional development, and internal communications.

This award is presented to employers in government (FPEG).

2022 FPEG Professional Development Award Recipient

City of Clearwater

FPEG Engineer of the Year Award

Engineer of the Year awards recognize the nominated engineer who has made the most outstanding contribution to the advancement of engineers in  government (FPEG).

2022 FPEG Government Engineer of the Year Award Recipient 

Robert Companion, PE

FPEI Engineer of the Year Award

Engineer of the Year awards recognize the nominated engineer who has made the most outstanding contribution to the advancement of engineers in industry (FPEI).

2023 FPEI Industry Engineer of the Year Award Recipient

Nitesh Goli

FPEI New Product Award

New and improved products stimulate the life and growth of Florida. These benefits result from research and development to which engineers make a unique contribution. This competition recognizes the results of those efforts and the foresight of the companies whose support brings new products to the marketplace. The purpose of the FPEI New Product Award is to recognize the full spectrum of benefits that come from the research and engineering of new products in our state.

Award for Chapter Excellence (ACE) Award

The ACE Award competition emphasizes individual chapter activities. The ACE Award is presented to the winning chapters at the FES/ACEC-FL Annual Conference in August. The emphasis on individual activities should allow for even competition between all chapters — small, medium, or large.

2023 ACE Award Recipients

First Place – Miami Chapter

Second Place – Northeast Chapter

Third Place – Central Florida Chapter

2023 Engineering Faculty Member of the Year

Matthew Trussoni, PhD, University of Miami

Dr. Trussoni is currently an Assistant Professor in Practice at the University of Miami. His professional registrations include Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, and Certified General Contractor in the State of Florida. He has been published in the ACI Materials Journal, the ASCE Journal of Architectural Engineering, amongst other refereed journals, conference proceedings and periodicals.