ACEC Celebrates the 2026 Individual Achievement Award Honorees 

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) celebrated the accomplishments, leadership, and service of individuals shaping the future of the engineering industry during its 2026 Individual Achievement Awards program, held Tuesday at the ACEC Fall Conference.  

The annual program recognizes excellence at every stage of the profession, including students preparing to enter the engineering workforce and young professionals emerging as industry leaders to individuals whose careers and service have made a lasting impact on ACEC, their communities and the engineering profession. 

2026 Young Professionals of the Year Finalists

ACEC recognized five outstanding young professionals from member firms who have already demonstrated significant achievement, leadership and contributions to the engineering industry early in their careers. All five finalists will receive the 2026 Young Professional Award, with one selected as the 2026 Young Professional of the Year. 

Each of ACEC’s 51 state and Metropolitan Washington Member Organizations had the opportunity to nominate up to two young professionals from ACEC member firms in their state, with five honorees ultimately selected as finalists.  

The 2026 Young Professional honorees are: 

• Timothy D’Agostino, PE, Project Manager with P.W. Grosser Consulting (ACEC New York) 

• Kimberly Koehl, PE, Louisiana Group Manager, McKim & Creed (ACEC Louisiana) 

• Farrell Nicholson, PE, Roadway Department Manager, Wetherill Engineering Inc. (ACEC North Carolina) 

• Alyssa Sooklal, PE, ENV SP, CFM, Senior Project Engineer, Barton & Loguidice (ACEC Maryland) 

• Raeanna Thiele, PE, Vice President and Geotechnical Engineering Department Manager, Thiele Geotech (ACEC Nebraska) 

During the awards ceremony at ACEC’s Fall Conference, Timothy D’Agostino was announced as the 2026 ACEC Young Professional of the Year.  

Community Service Award 

Monica Mosure, MBA, Chief Administrative Officer at ms consultants and a leader in the ACEC Ohio community, received the 2026 ACEC Community Service Award. 

The award recognizes principals and managers of ACEC member firms whose civic and charitable leadership has significantly improved quality of life in their communities. Honorees are nominated by their state Member Organizations and selected by the ACEC College of Fellows. 

Mosure’s service includes co-founding Private School Pups, which provides behavioral training and second chances to dogs in need, and mentoring a Little Sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters since 2017. 

ACEC College of Fellows Welcomes 19 New Members 

The ACEC College of Fellows inducted 19 new members in recognition of their exemplary leadership and contributions to ACEC and the engineering profession. The College represents hundreds of ACEC members who have earned extraordinary respect from their industry colleagues through distinguished careers and service. 

The 2026 College of Fellows inductees are: 

• Tanya Adams, WSP, SVP, Director of Diversity and Strategic Partnerships, WSP – ACEC Illinois 

• Rob Brigham, CEO, JEO Consulting Group, Inc. — ACEC Nebraska 

• A. Gray Clark, PE, President, Muller Engineering Company, Inc. — ACEC Colorado 

• Jeffrey A. Cowen, PG, PE, President, Building & Earth Sciences — ACEC Alabama 

• Louis J. Gallucci, PE, Executive Vice President, V3 Co – ACEC Illinois 

• Brad B. Hammond, PE, Vice President/Local Area Leader, Olsson, Inc. — ACEC Arkansas 

• Kurt Heidenreich, PE, SE, CPESC, Founder & President, Engineering Resources, Inc. — ACEC Indiana 

• Brian Hynniman, PE, Principal-In-Charge, HMB Professional Engineers, LLC — ACEC Alabama 

• Arthur A. Jones-Dove, PE, CCM, MBA, PMP, PGMP, Vice President and Mid-Atlantic Water Sector Manager, TYLin — ACEC Metropolitan Washington 

• Andre’ “Andy” Lauzier, PE, Senior Vice President, HDR –ACEC Florida 

• Heath Overfield, PE, CEO, Engineering Associates – ACEC Wyoming 

• Jerald T. Payonk, PE, Chairman of the Board, Clark Dietz, Inc. — ACEC Illinois 

• Jeffery A. Sockel, PE, VMA, Senior Vice President, Alfred Benesch & Company — ACEC Nebraska 

• Jane L. Tiedeman, PE, Senior Vice President, RS&H, Inc. — ACEC Maryland 

• Paul Wasser, PE, GBU Department Manager, Schnabel Engineering –ACEC Idaho 

• Janet L. Webster, PE, Managing Principal, Clark Nexsen, Inc. — ACEC Virginia 

• Brian Welker, PE, Senior Vice President & COO, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. — ACEC Illinois 

• Steve Wurster, PE, President, Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. — ACEC Wisconsin 

Coalitions Distinguished Service Award 

Brandon Claborn received the 2026 Coalitions Distinguished Service Award, presented annually on behalf of ACEC’s Coalitions to recognize an individual whose dedication, service and volunteer leadership have made a significant contribution to the strength and success of the Coalitions. 

The award recognized Claborn’s distinguished commitment to advancing the work of ACEC’s Coalitions and the broader engineering industry. 

Distinguished Service Award 

The program culminated with the presentation of the 2026 ACEC Distinguished Service Award to Melvin Williams. 

Conferred by the ACEC Committee of Past Chairs, the Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service and support to the Council. Williams was honored for contributions whose impact has been felt throughout ACEC and across the engineering industry. 

In presenting the award, ACEC recognized Williams’ commitment and service as an example of the leadership and dedication that strengthen both the Council and the profession. 

Together, the 2026 Individual Achievement Award honorees reflect the breadth of excellence within the ACEC community by investing in future engineers, developing emerging leaders, strengthening communities, advancing the profession, and giving back through a lifetime of service. 

SCHOLARSHIPS 

Also being celebrated at the awards were the ACEC Research Institute’s 2026 scholarship recipients, part of a record year for the Institute’s scholarship program.