The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is seeking nominations for its 2009 national achievement awards, including:
The Outstanding Projects and Leaders (OPAL) Awards. This award is given in recognition of the lifetime achievements and contributions of a civil engineer which have greatly enhanced the health, safety and welfare of our nation and the world. One award is given in each of five categories: construction, for innovation and excellence in the construction of civil engineering projects and/or programs; design, for innovation and excellence in civil engineering design; education, for demonstrated excellence in furthering civil engineering education; government, for demonstrated leadership of public sector projects and/or programs; and management, for exceptional management skills in one's professional career.
Henry L. Michel Award for Industry Advancement of Research. This award recognizes dedication, vision and leadership in advancing research in the design and construction industry. The Michel Award was established in 1996 to honor Henry L. Michel, past chairman of the Board of Directors of the Civil Engineering Research Foundation.
The Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award. ASCE grants this award in recognition of a civil engineering project's contribution to the well-being of a community and its people, resourcefulness in planning and design challenges and use of innovative materials and techniques.
Charles Pankow Award for Innovation. This award, named in honor of industry visionary Charles J. Pankow (1924-2004), honors collaboration in innovative design, materials or construction-related research and development sustainably transferred into practice.
Nominations for the awards must be received by 5 p.m. EST on Oct. 1. The awards will be presented at ASCE's OPAL Awards Gala on April 23, 2009.
