Engineering Excellence Awards
Since 1986, ACEC-SC engineering firms have entered their most innovative projects and studies in ACEC-SC's annual Engineering Excellence Awards program (EEA)—"the Academy Awards of the engineering industry"—which honors the year's most outstanding engineering accomplishments.
EEA entries are accepted into one of 12 project categories: studies, research, and consulting engineering services; building/technology systems; structural systems; surveying and mapping technology; environmental; waste and storm water; water resources; transportation; special projects; small projects; energy; and industrial and manufacturing processes and facilities.
A distinguished panel of judges is assembled to critique and rank the submissions for engineering excellence. Projects from throughout the state are rated on the basis of uniqueness and innovative applications; future value to the engineering profession; perception by the public; social, economic, and sustainable development considerations; complexity; and successful fulfillment of client/owner's needs, including schedule and budget.
One Palmetto Award winner will be chosen as the overall best engineering project from a South Carolina firm.
The winners are recognized at ACEC-SC's Annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala.
For questions contact Adam at (803) 771-4271 or email adam@jma-associations.com.
*Please note that ACEC South Carolina has now switched to the Online EEA Submission Portal! Links to our page and instructions can be found in the Full Submission Packet!
Important Dates:
- TBD: EEA Notices of Intent Due at ACEC-SC HQ
- TBD: Project Materials and Final Submissions Due at ACEC-SC HQ
- TBD: ACEC-SC EEA Gala
2026 Palmetto Award Winner
Michael Baker International, "I-26 Emergency Bridge Repair Over Lake Bowen"
