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ASCE Michigan Section | 215 N. Walnut Street | Lansing, MI 48933 | www.sections.asce.org/michigan

PROJECT AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED: > HISTORIC CIVIL ENGINEERING LANDMARK

AWARD > OUTSTANDING CIVIL ENGINEERING

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD > QUALITY OF LIFE AWARD

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED: > FRANKLIN D. MEYERS CIVIL ENGINEER OF THE

YEAR AWARD > YOUNG CIVIL ENGINEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

DEADLINE: Nominations must be received by April 20, 2013. All Awards presented at the annual Michigan Engineering Conference on May 9, 2013.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Steve Matheny, P.E.Chair, Michigan Section Awards CommitteePhone: (248) 977-8652E-mail: [email protected]

AWARD REQUIREMENTS:Historical Civil Engineering Landmark Award > The site must be officially nominated by an ASCE

branch. > The site shall have civil engineering significance. > Size or technical complexity of design/construction is

not sufficient in itself to qualify for an award. > Each site must have at least one unique feature. > The site should be generally available for public

viewing, although safety considerations or geographical isolation may restrict access.

> A nominated site should be at least fifty years old. > The original structure should be substantially intact,

although routine maintenance is expected.

> Black and white glossy photographs should be included for publicity releases.

> Include two color photos (.jpg format) for use at the awards luncheon and for press release.

Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award & Quality of Life Award > Each branch may nominate up to three projects per

award category. > The project must be completed and put into service or

be ready for use. > Phased projects may be submitted upon completion

of a particular phase or segment. > No project or project segment may be renominated

after having received an award. > Resourcefulness in planning and in the solution of

design problems should be evident. > Include two color photos (.jpg format) for use at the

awards program and for press release.

Young Civil Engineer of the Year Award & Franklin D. Meyers Civil Engineer of the Year Award > All candidates must be nominated through an ASCE

branch (each branch is encouraged to have a branch award to complement the Michigan Section Award).

> Information provided should be as complete and accurate as possible.

> To be eligible to receive the Franklin D. Meyers award, the engineer nominated should be living at the time of his/her nomination and be a member of the Michigan Section, American Society of Civil Engineers.

> An engineer who has moved out of state may still be nominated for service during his/her residency in Michigan.

> Include two color photos (.jpg format) for use at the awards luncheon and for press release.

SECTION AWARDS NOMINATION FORMS


HISTORIC CIVIL ENGINEERING LANDMARK AWARDNOMINATION FORM

The purpose of this award is to enhance our understanding of the history and heritage of civil engineering in Michigan, and to preserve information pertaining to its development. The Michigan Section grants the Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Award to a site of civil engineering significance, designating the site as a landmark.

The committee takes very seriously its responsibility for recommending a Michigan Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Award. If a branch nomination is approved for landmark designation by the Michigan Section, the branch will be expected to assume responsibility for the planning of an award ceremony at which the plaque will be presented to the owner.

To submit a nomination for this award, refer to the form below and provide the information requested. Award nominations are due by April 20, 2013. Send one original nomination with three photocopies to: Steve Matheny, P.E.__________________________________________________________________________ ASCE Michigan SectionNAME OF PROPOSED LANDMARK 215 N. Walnut Street__________________________________________________________________________ Lansing MI 48933SITE OF PROPOSED LANDMARK

_________________________________________________________________________________________________OWNER OF PROPOSED LANDMARK

______________________________________________ ______________________________________________DATE OF CONSTRUCTION OTHER SIGNIFICANT DATES OF THE PROJECT

_________________________________________________________________________________________________NAMES OF KEY PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT

_________________________________________________________________________________________________CIVIL ENGINEERING HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS PROPOSED LANDMARK

_________________________________________________________________________________________________COMPARABLE OR SIMILAR PROJECTS

_________________________________________________________________________________________________UNIQUE FEATURES WHICH SET THIS PROPOSED LANDMARK APART FROM OTHER CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS

CONTRIBUTIONS THIS STRUCTURE OR PROJECT MADE TOWARD DEVELOPMENT OF:A. The civil engineering profession: _____________________________________________________________________

B. The nation or a large region thereof: __________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________LIST OF ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND HISTORICAL EVIDENCE WHICH FURTHER SUPPORT NOMINATION

_________________________________________________________________________________________________JUSTIFICATION OF NOMINATION BY PROJECT OWNER (IF APPLICABLE)

If the nomination is approved for designation as a Michigan Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the Michigan Section of ASCE, the branch expects to assume responsibility for the planning of an award ceremony at which the plaque will be presented.

Branch: ____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________________ BRANCH PRESIDENT OR AWARDS CHAIRPERSON


OUTSTANDING CIVIL ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDNOMINATION FORM

The Michigan Section ASCE annually presents the Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award for a project that demonstrates the highest level of engineering skill and that “represents the greatest contribution to civil engineering progress and mankind.” The project must exemplify an aspect of civil engineering, while it should demonstrate use of innovations in materials, technology, or construction methods. The project should contribute to the well-being of people and communities. The project or the headquarters of the prime design or construction firm must be located in Michigan. Meritorious projects may also receive awards. The top three projects may be submitted for the National Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award.

One award is given to the project and presented to the owner. Additional plaques may be ordered. In addition to the Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award, Outstanding Civil Engineering Certificates of Merit will be given to submitted projects determined by the Awards Panel to be deserving of recognition.

To submit a nomination for this award, refer to the *form below and provide the information requested. A nonrefundable entrance fee of $25.00 (payable to Michigan Section, ASCE) is require to submittals within this category. Nominations are due by April 20, 2013. Send entrance fee and one original nomination with 3 photocopies to: Steve Matheny, P.E.

ASCE Michigan Section215 N. Walnut Street

_________________________________________________________________________ Lansing, MI 48933PROJECT TITLE

_________________________________________________________________________________________________PROJECT SITE

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________PROJECT DATA (SIZE, COMPLETION DATE, ETC.)

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*MAJOR PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS DURINGa. Planningb. Designc. Constructiond. Operation

e. Maintenance

_________________________________________________________________________________________________PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT (NAME, FIRM, TITLE)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________NOMINATING BRANCH OF ASCE

*EFFECTS WHICH DEMONSTRATE HOW THE PROJECT MADE A DIFFERENCE, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFEa. Environmental d. Socialb. Economic e. Ecological

c. Political f. Legal


QUALITY OF LIFE AWARD & QUALITY OF LIFE CERTIFICATES OF MERITNOMINATION FORM

The Michigan Section ASCE annually presents the Quality of Life Award for a project that exemplifies ASCE’s theme, “Civil Engineers Make the Difference - They Build the Quality of Life.” Emphasis of the project must be on small community or private projects, while the project should have positive effects on human lives without adversely affecting the surrounding environment. The headquarters of the prime design or construction firm of the project must be located in Michigan.

One award is given to the project and presented to the owner. Additional plaques may be ordered. In addition to the Quality of Life Award, Quality of Life Certificates of Merit will be given to submitted projects determined by the Awards Panel to be deserving of recognition.

To submit a nomination for this award, refer to the *form below and provide the information requested. A nonrefundable entry fee of $25.00 (payable to Michigan Section, ASCE) is required for submittals in this category. Nominations are due by April 20, 2013. Send entrance fee and one original nomination with three photocopies to: Steve Matheny, P.E.

ASCE Michigan215 N. Walnut StreetLansing, MI 48933

_________________________________________________________________________________________________PROJECT TITLE

_________________________________________________________________________________________________PROJECT SITE

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

_________________________________________________________________________________________________PROJECT DATA (SIZE, COMPLETION DATE, ETC.)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

*MAJOR PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS DURINGa. Planningb. Designc. Constructiond. Operation

e. Maintenance

_________________________________________________________________________________________________PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT (NAME, FIRM, TITLE)


*EFFECTS WHICH DEMONSTRATE HOW THE PROJECT MADE A DIFFERENCE, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE:a. Environmental d. Socialb. Economic e. Ecological

c. Political f. Legal


FRANKLIN D. MEYERS OUTSTANDING CIVIL ENGINEER OF THE YEAR AWARDNOMINATION FORM

Each year the Michigan Section of ASCE honors a fellow engineer as Outstanding Civil Engineer of the Year. Selection of the Outstanding Engineer is based on an individual’s contributions towards the advancement of his/her profession through innovative designs, doctoral studies, or ethical practices as well as active participation in professional societies and community service.

To submit a nomination for this award, refer to the outline below and provide the information requested. Nominations are due by April 20, 2013. Send one original nomination with three photocopies to: Steve Matheny, P.E.


_________________________________________________________________________________________________AWARD CANDIDATE NAME

_________________________________________________________________________________________________PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

_________________________________________________________________________________________________EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

_________________________________________________________________________________________________PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

_________________________________________________________________________________________________PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

_________________________________________________________________________________________________SERVICE TO COMMUNITY

_________________________________________________________________________________________________HONORS/AWARDS RECEIVED FROM ASCE (AWARD TITLE AND DATE RECEIVED)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________OTHER HONORS/AWARDS RECEIVED


BRANCH COMMENTS IN SUPPORT OF CANDIDATE:

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YOUNG CIVIL ENGINEER AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTNOMINATION FORM

The Michigan Section of ASCE encourages recognition of the professional contributions of younger members of the Section. The Young Civil Engineer Award is presented annually to a member of the Michigan Section of ASCE, who is 35 years or less (as of May 9, 2013) and who is judged to have attained significant professional achievement, by the degree to which the candidate has shown: service to the advancement of the profession; evidence of technical competence, high character and integrity; leadership in the development of younger member attitudes toward the profession; contributions to public service outside of their professional career; and other evidence of merit, which in the judgment of the award committee, shall have advanced the Society’s objectives.

To submit a nomination for this award, refer to the outline below and provide the information requested. Nominations are due by April 20, 2013. Send one original nomination with three photocopies to: STEVE MATHENY, P.E.


_________________________________________________________________________________________________AWARD CANDIDATE NAME

_________________________________________________________________________________________________PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

_________________________________________________________________________________________________EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

_________________________________________________________________________________________________PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

_________________________________________________________________________________________________PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

_________________________________________________________________________________________________SERVICE TO COMMUNITY

_________________________________________________________________________________________________HONORS/AWARDS RECEIVED FROM ASCE (AWARD TITLE AND DATE RECEIVED)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________OTHER HONORS/AWARDS RECEIVED


BRANCH COMMENTS IN SUPPORT OF CANDIDATE:

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