2026 Georgia Engineering Awards

Featuring the GSPE Engineer of the Year Awards

📅 Friday, March 6, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (ET)
👔 Black-Tie Event

Experience an elegant evening of ingenuity and innovation at the 2026 Georgia Engineering Awards, where the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers (GSPE) will proudly present the Engineer of the Year Awards—the Society’s highest honors recognizing exceptional professional engineers across Georgia.

This prestigious black-tie gala brings together Georgia’s most accomplished engineers, industry leaders, and distinguished guests to celebrate excellence, leadership, and the profound impact engineering has on the state’s growth and infrastructure.

Honoring Engineering Excellence

At the heart of the evening is the presentation of the GSPE Engineer of the Year Awards, which recognize outstanding engineers, projects, organizations, and students whose work exemplifies technical excellence, leadership, service, and innovation. These awards highlight the individuals and teams shaping Georgia’s engineering future and advancing the profession.

2026 GSPE Award Recipients
One of this year’s Engineer of the Year recipients will also be recognized as the 2026 GSPE Engineer of the Year – Overall, to be announced during the awards gala.

Lifetime Achievement Award
William Womack, P.E.

Engineer of the Year
Robert H. Barnes, P.E., P.G., M.ASCE
Christopher E. Brazell, P.E., PLS
Cameron Coates, PhD, P.E.
Suzanne V. Cooler, P.E., CFM, MPA, M.ASCE
Guoming Lin, PhD, P.E., F.ASCE
Suleman Rana, MS, P.E.

Student Award Winners
Abriana Nyante, S.M., A.S.C.E.
Anastasia Morris

Engineering Employer Award Winners
Chatham County, Department of Engineering
Coleman Company, Inc.
Kimley-Horn

Engineering Organization Volunteer of the Year
Lauren Kilgore

Why Attend the Georgia Engineering Awards?

Celebrate Excellence
Honor Georgia’s top engineers and transformative projects that set new standards for the profession and contribute to the state’s continued success.

Unparalleled Networking
Connect with industry leaders, elected officials, public-sector executives, and key decision-makers from across Georgia in a refined and celebratory setting.

A Black-Tie Gala Experience
Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring a formal dinner, live music, and a post-awards reception designed to celebrate achievements in style.

Inspiration at Every Turn
Be inspired by award recipients whose dedication, innovation, and leadership demonstrate the powerful role engineers play in shaping communities and improving lives.

Event Schedule

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Reception & VIP Reception
Begin the evening with cocktails and networking among Georgia’s engineering and civic leaders. VIP guests and top sponsors enjoy access to an exclusive private reception.

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Georgia Engineering Awards & Dinner
The centerpiece of the evening, featuring dinner service and the presentation of the GSPE Engineer of the Year Awards and other distinguished honors.

9:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Post-Event Reception
Celebrate the night’s honorees with music, conversation, and a festive afterparty as we toast to the future of engineering in Georgia.