Any firm engaged in the private practice of consulting engineering or land surveying is eligible to enter the awards program whether or not the firm is an ACEC member. Engineering or surveying achievements that have won awards in other state or national organizations' design awards programs may be entered. Projects entered in the competition may have been executed anywhere in the world. Research and Studies (Category A) or Surveying and Mapping projects (Category D) must have been publicly disclosed by the client between November 1, 2006 and October 31, 2008. Construction of projects (Categories B through K – with the exception of D) must have been substantially completed and ready for use between November 1, 2006 and October 31, 2008.

* Note * Addendum to Awards Categories

1. Studies, Research, and Consulting Engineering Services
2. Building/Technology Systems
3. Structural Systems
4. Surveying/Mapping Technology
5. Environmental
6. Water and Wastewater
7. Water Resources
8. Transportation
9. Special Projects
10. Small Projects
11. Energy

(Refer to the ACEC entry form for a description of what projects are to be included in each category.)