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Georgia Society of Professional Engineers Announces the 2024 GSPE Engineer of the Year Award Winners
Atlanta, GA – 01/25/2024 – The Georgia Society of Professional Engineers (GSPE) is thrilled to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 GSPE Engineer of the Year Awards. This annual program celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of Georgia\’s engineering professionals. The winning individuals and companies have demonstrated exceptional skill, innovation, and dedication, serving as inspirations for future generations of engineers in Georgia.
This year’s winners will be recognized at the 2024 Georgia Engineering Awards Gala, taking place on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Gas South District in Duluth, Georgia. This event is a celebratory evening for the engineering community, marking an occasion of recognition and celebration.
\”We are immensely proud of the achievements of this year\’s GSPE Engineer of the Year Award recipients,\” said JP Halliwell, P.E., Board President of GSPE. “Each recipient represents the pinnacle of professional excellence and dedication in their respective fields. Their commitment to advancing engineering practices in Georgia exemplifies the spirit of GSPE and sets a benchmark for future generations of engineers.”
The 2024 honorees are:
- Michael C. Ray, P.E., F. ASCE, F. AACE, CCP, PSP, PMP – Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
- John Koon, PhD, P.E., F.ABET, F.ASCE, NAE – Engineer of the Year
- Matt Tanner, P.E., M. ASCE – Engineer of the Year in Construction
- Gregory Wiles, PhD, P.E. – Engineer of the Year in Education
- Ryan Bales, PhD, P.E. – Engineer of the Year in Government
- Richard L. Curtis, P.E., D.GE, F. ASCE – Engineer of the Year in Private Practice
- Baren K. Talukdar, PhD, P.E, M. SEI, F. ASCE, F. ACI, F. IE(Ind) – Engineer of the Year in Industry
- David Glassman, P.E. – Young Engineer of the Year
- Ryan Waltman – Engineering Student of the Year
- Luke Sanders – Engineering Technology Student of the Year
- Eberly & Associates – Small Engineering Employer of the Year
- Dewberry – Large Engineering Employer of the Year
- Lowe Engineers – Mid Size Engineering Employer of the Year
- University of Georgia – Public Sector Employer of the Year
- Caroline Campbell Smith, EIT, CFM, EnvSP – Engineering Organization Volunteer of the Year
Each of these winners has shown extraordinary dedication to their profession and has made significant impacts not only within the engineering field but also in their communities. Their achievements reflect the high standards of excellence and commitment to the advancement of engineering in Georgia.
The GSPE and the broader engineering community congratulate all the award recipients for their outstanding achievements and contributions. This event not only celebrates their success but also inspires future generations of engineers to strive for excellence and make a positive difference in the world.
2023 GSPE Engineer of the Year Winners
The Georgia Society of Professional Engineers is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 GSPE Engineer of the Year Awards:
GSPE lifetime Achievement in Engineering – Dr. Rafael Bras, PE
GSPE Engineer of the Year – Jeffery Chiu, PE
GSPE Engineer of the Year in Construction – Jeremiah Haswell, PE
GSPE Engineer of the Year in Education – Dr. Mi Geum Chorzepa, PE
GSPE Engineer of the Year in Government – Bobby Sauer, PE
GSPE Engineer of the Year in Industry – Steve Poole, PE
GSPE Engineer of the Year in Private Practice – Ralph Forbes, PE
GSPE Young Engineer of the Year – Raj Anand, PE
GSPE Engineering Student of the Year – Zoe Zhang
GSPE Engineering Technology Student of the Year – Alexandria Jenkins
GSPE Engineering Employer of the Year (Small Business) – M.E. Sack Engineering
GSPE Engineering Employer of the Year (Large Business) – United Consulting
Engineering Organization Volunteer of the Year – Kate Kelly, EIT (nominated by ASCE)
These winners were honored at the Georgia Engineering Awards on March 25, 2003 at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
2022 GSPE Engineer of the Year Winners
The Georgia Society of Professional Engineers is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 GSPE Engineer of the Year Awards:
- Lifetime Achievement in Engineering – Nancy J. Turner, PE, M.ASCE, Kennesaw State University
- Engineer of the Year – Richard O. Mines, Jr., PhD, P.E., F. ASCE, F. EWRI, F. ASEE, Life Member ASCE, Mercer University
- Engineer of the Year in Construction – Richard Morales, M.Sc., P.E., F. ASCE, LB Foster Fabricated Bridge Products
- Engineer of the Year in Government – James R. Emery, Jr., P.E., F.ASCE, County Engineer, Troup County Board of Commissioners
- Engineer of the Year in Industry – Kenneth (Ken) S. Harmon, P.E., M. ASCE, Stalite Lightweight Aggregates
- Engineer of the Year in Private Practice – Luis E. Babler, P.E., F. ASCE, Geo-Hydro Engineers, Inc.
- Young Engineer of the Year – Jennifer Young, PE, M.ASCE, Rummel, Klepper & Kahl (RK&K)
- Engineering Student of the Year – Shelby Logan, S.M.ASCE, University of Georgia
- Engineering Technology Student of the Year – Carlos Marte, S.M.ASCE, Savannah State University
- Engineering Organization Volunteer of the Year – Randal E. Riebel, PE, F.NSPE, Delta Air Lines
These winners were recognized Saturday, March 19, 2022.
2021 GSPE Engineer of the Year Winners
The Georgia Society of Professional Engineers is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 GSPE Engineer of the Year Awards:
- Lifetime Achievement in Engineering – Charlie Greer, PE
- Engineer of the Year – Sonny Kim, PE
- Engineer of the Year in Government – Kyle Titus, PE
- Engineer of the Year in Industry – Les White, PE
- Engineer of the Year in Private Practice – Katherine Gurd, PE
- Engineering Student of the Year – Patrick Edwards
- Engineering Technology Student of the Year – Mikis Mays
- Engineering Employer of the Year – Pond
- Engineering Organization Volunteer of the Year – Raj Anand, EIT
These winners were recognized Tuesday, February 23, 2021.