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We are honored to have worked with such great clients on so many successful projects.

2012 Engineering Merit Award, American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan
Pedestrian Tunnel under M-57, City of Greenville

2011 Project of the Year (Environment, Under $2 million), American Public Works Association, MI
Millpond Dam Removal, City of Manton 

2011 Award of Excellence (2,500-20,000 tons category), Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan
Gateway & Walsh Drives Reconstruction, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

2011 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award, American Society of Civil Engineers, MI Section
Pedestrian Tunnel under M-57, City of Greenville

2010 Project of the Year (Environment, Under $2 Million), American Public Works Association, MI
Dam Removal & Rice Creek Improvements, City of Marshall

2010 Project of the Year (Environment, $2-10 Million), American Public Works Association, MI
Wastewater Plant Improvements, City of Big Rapids

2010 Project of the Year (Disaster or Emergency Construction/Repair, Under $2 Million), American Public Works Association, MI
Ottogan Intercounty Drain Emergency Repair & Reconstruction, Allegan and Ottawa Counties

2010 Engineering Eminent Conceptor Award, American Council of Engineering Companies, MI Section 
PARCC Side Clean Water Plant, North Kent Sewer Authority

2010 Project of the Year (Transportation), American Public Works Association, MI Section
Kalamazoo Avenue Reconstruction, City of Kentwood

2010 Project of the Year (Environmental), American Public Works Association, SW MI Branch
Rice Creek Dam Removal and Stream Restoration, City of Marshall 

2010 Project of the Year (Transportation), American Public Works Association, SW MI Branch
Texas Drive Re-Alignment, Texas Township 

2010 Quality of Life Award, American Public Works Association, SW MI Branch
Downtown Infrastructure improvements, City of Galesburg 

2009 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award, American Society of Civil Engineers, MI Section 
PARCC Side Clean Water Plant, North Kent Sewer Authority

2009 Exemplary Wellhead Protection Program Award, American Water Works Association, Michigan Section Wellhead Protection Program, Plainfield Township

2008 Award of Merit, Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan
Runway 14/32 Improvement Project, Muskegon County Airport          

2008 Asphalt Paving Award of Merit (Airport Projects), Asphalt Pavement Association of MI
Improvements to Runway 14/32, Muskegon County Airport 

2008 Public Works Project of the Year (Environment, $2-$10 Million), American Public Works Association, MI Section
High Pressure District, Byron-Gaines Utility Authority   

2007 Public Works Project of the Year (Transportation, Under $2 Million), American Public Works Association, MI Section 
United Solar Ovonic Infrastructure Development, City of Greenville      

2007 Quality of Life Award, American Society of Civil Engineers, MI Section
Southwestern Branch Galesburg 2006-2007 Water Projects, City of Galesburg

2007 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement, American Society of Civil Engineers, MI Section, SW Branch 
Sherman Lake Sanitary Sewer Extension, Gull Lake Sewer & Water Authority 

2006 Employer Recognition Award, American Society of Civil Engineers
Encouragement & Exemplary Support of Younger Member Involvement in ASCE Activities     

2006 Honorable Mention, Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners 
Byron Center Schools Central Athletic Complex, Byron Center Township    

2006 Public Works Project of the Year (Environmental, Under $2 Million)
, American Public Works Association, MI Chapter
Oak Street Watermain & Muskegon River Crossing, City of Big Rapids

2006 Public Works Project of the Year (Emergency Construction & Repair, Under $2 Million), American Public Works Association, MI Chapter 
Sewer & Manhole Rehabilitation, Holland Charter Township    

2005 Outstand Civil Engineering Achievement Award, American Society of Civil Engineers, MI Section 
Midlink Business Park

2005 Public Works Project of the Year (Structural, $2-10 Million), American Public Works Association, Midwest MI Branch 
Four Mile Lift Station, North Kent Sewer Authority     

2005 Award for Excellence (Specialty Construction, Under $5 Million), Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc., Western MI Chapter
Midlink Business Park, Midlink

2005 Public Works Project of the Yea (Transportation, Under $2 Million), American Public Works Association, Midwest MI Branch
Riley Street Improvements, Holland Charter Township

2005 Public Works Project of the Year (Environmental, Over $10 Million), American Public Works Association, MI Chapter 
Covert Lake Michigan Intake & Pump Station, City of South Haven

2005 Honorable Conceptor Award, Michigan Society of Professional Engineers / American Council of Engineering Companies MI
Covert Lake Michigan Intake & Pump Station, City of South Haven     

2004 Award of Excellence (Process Piping), Associated Builders & Four Mile Lift Station, Contractors, Inc., Western MI Chapter
North Kent Sewer Authority

2003 Public Works Project of the Year (Structural), American Public Works Association, MI Chapter 
Muskegon River Restoration, City of Big Rapids

2003 Quality of Life Award, American Society of Civil Engineers, MI Section
Muskegon River Restoration, City of Big Rapids

2002 Quality of Life Award, American Society of Civil Engineers, Western MI Branch 
Hart Wastewater Treatment Plant, City of Hart

2002 Merit Award, Consulting Engineers Council of Michigan 
Big Rapids Dam Removal, City of Big Rapids  

2002 Outstanding Municipal Achievement Award, Michigan Municipal League 
Big Rapids Dam Removal, City of Big Rapids

2001 Public Works Project of the Year (Structural), American Public Works Association, MI Chapter 
Big Rapids Dam Removal, City of Big Rapids

2001 Grant Project of the Year, Great Lakes Fishery Trust 
Big Rapids Dam Removal, City of Big Rapids  

2000 Quality of Life Award, American Society of Civil Engineers, Western MI Branch
Flat River Trail, City of Greenville        

2000 Award of Excellence, Michigan Concrete Paving Association  
Gerald R. Ford International Airport Cargo and Trade Center Site Development, Kent County Board of Aeronautics

1999 Quality of Life Award, American Society of Civil Engineers, MI Section 
Harbor View Marina, City of Ludington

1998 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement, American Society of Civil Engineers, Western MI Branch 
Kent County International Airport Runway 17-35, Kent County Board of Aeronautics

1998 Quality of Life Award, American Society of Civil Engineers, Western Michigan Branch Michigan 
Brownfield Success Story, N. Grandville Industrial Area Developers, Inc.    

1998 Award of Excellence (Airports), Michigan Asphalt Paving Association & MDOT
W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport Runway 5/23, City of Battle Creek      

1998 Award of Excellence, Michigan Concrete Paving Association 
Kent County International Airport Runway 17-35 and Associated Taxiways, Kent County Board of Aeronautics 

1997 Quality of Life Award, American Society of Civil Engineers, Western MI Branch 
Landfill Closure, City of Scottville        

1996 Quality of Life Award, American Society of Civil Engineers, MI Section 
South Field Detention Basin for Silver Creek Drain, Kent County Drain Commission    

1996 Construction Awards Competition, Concrete Category Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc., Western MI Chapter 
Kent County Air Operations Area Tunnel, Kent County Board of Aeronautics

1996 Mechanical–Institutional Category, Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc., Western MI Chapter 
Plainfield Township Water Plant Expansion, Plainfield Township           

1995 2nd Place Consulting Engineers Award, Consulting Engineers Council of Michigan 
Horizon Corporate Office Parking Lot Expansion, Horizon Group, Inc.

1993 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement, American Society of Civil Engineers, MI Section
Lake Michigan Filtration Plant & Low Lift Pumping Station, City of Grand Rapids

1992 1st Place Engineers Award, Michigan Asphalt Paving Association & MDOT
29th Street, City of Kentwood 

1991 Industrial Construction Category Award, Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc., Western MI Chapter
Grand Rapids Low-Lift Pumping Station, City of Grand Rapids

1991 Award of Merit, Consulting Engineers Council of Michigan
Northwest Ottawa Lake Michigan Water Intake, Ottawa County Road Commission

1987 Award of Excellence, Michigan Asphalt Paving Association & MDOT 
52nd Street Resurfacing, City of Kentwood   

1984 Award of Excellence (Airports), Michigan Asphalt Paving Association & MDOT
Construction at W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport, City of Battle Creek   

1972 Steel Pipeline of the Year (Transmission Main), Steel Place Fabricators Association
Holland Township Transmission Main, Holland Charter Township

Employee Awards

Tom Newhof: 2010 Felix A. Anderson Image Award
American Council of Engineering Companies, MI Section

Mark Prein: 2010 Outstanding Environmental Consultant
Michigan Water Environment Association, MI Section

Mike Fuller: 2010 Engineer of the Year
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, Western MI Chapter

Helen Davis: 2009 New Leader Award
National Association of Women in Construction, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Chapter

Mike Bergstrom: 2008 Engineer of the Year
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, MI Section

Jason Washler: 2007 Young Engineer of the Year
American Society of Civil Engineers, MI Section

Dan Lewis: 2007 Young Engineer of the Year
American Society of Civil Engineers, Southwestern MI Section

Dan Lewis: 2007 Young Professional of the Year
American Water Works Association, MI Section

Jim Hegarty: 2007 Regional Award of Merit
Association of State Dam Safety Officials, Midwest Region

Mike Schwartz: 2007 Young Engineer of the Year
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, MI Section

Mark Prein: 2007 Young Engineer of the Year
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, Western MI Chapter

Mark Prein: 2002 Young Engineer of the Year
American Society of Civil Engineers, MI Section and West MI Section

Jim Kirkwood: 2000 Young Engineer of the Year
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, Western MI Chapter

Tom Newhof: 1999 Honorary Membership
Chi Epsilon, University of Michigan Chapter

Catherine Prein: 1999 Young Engineer of the Year
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, MI Section

Catherine Prein: 1999 Outstanding Chairperson of the Year
Grand Rapids Jaycees

Tom Newhof: 1998 George Warren Fuller Award
American Water Works Association, MI Section

Tom Newhof: 1990 Engineer of the Year
Michigan Society of Professional Engineers, Western MI Chapter

Tom Newhof: 1988 Raymond J. Faust Award
American Water Works Association, MI Section

Tom Newhof: 1985 Willard F. Shepard Award
Michigan Water Environment Association         

Tom Newhof: 1985 Service Award
Michigan Water Pollution Control Association