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2021 ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS ACEC Ohio Call for Entries Submission Deadline: November 2, 2020 | www.acecohio.org
Rainbow Center for Women and Children, Karpinski Engineering ABOUT THE AWARDS PARTICIPATION IN THE ACEC NATIONAL COMPETITIONFor half a century, the American Council of At least the top 10 entires in the Ohio competitionEngineering Companies has conducted an annual will be eligible to submit their entries in the ACECawards competition to recognize engineering National competition. Firms advancing to the ACECprojects which exhibit a high degree of innovation, National competition will be required to do so undercomplexity, achievement and value. ACEC National’s instructions and rules, which re- quire the preparation of additional materials andEach year, engineering firms across the country payment of an additional entry fee.enter their most innovative design projects andstudies in their state competition, such as ACEC Entry rules and guidelines for the ACEC NationalOhio’s. Top entries will have the opportunity to competition can be downloaded here.advance on to the national competition at the ACECNational spring conference in Washington D.C.The Engineering Excellence Awards Program:• Recognizes engineering achievements demonstrating a high degree of client satisifaction through quality, cost-effective solutions.• Increases public knowledge and enhances the image of consulting engineers.• Highlights the value and importance of professional engineers to our state’s legislators.• Gives you an opportunity to recognize clients International Park CSO Basin, Jones & Henry Engineers and partners with awards and publicity. Page 2
ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA 6. Each entry must include 3 components: a. Official electronic entry b. A USB flash driveNEW! All materials except the foam board c. A photographic panel displayand flashdrive will be submitted electronicallythrough the online portal this year. Entries into theEngineering Excellence Awards must meet the 7. Awards must be claimed at the 2021 awards luncheon or they may be picked up at the ACECfollowing general criteria: Ohio office. AWARDS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED.1. The deadline for submitting complete entries 8. The Engineering Excellence Awards is intendedto the ACEC Ohio online portal is at 4:00 pm on to recognize engineering firms that design projectsMonday, November 2, 2020. Click here to visit the entered in the competition, not the clients whoportal. sponsor the projects. While duplicate award pieces can be ordered for presentation to clients, wording Delivered foam boards and USB must be sent to: on duplicate awards will not be modified to state ACEC Ohio that the client is the recipient of the award. 1650 Lake Shore Drive, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43204 9. Photographic display panels can be reclaimed2. Each entry must be submitted on our online at the conclusion of the EEA Luncheon. All other entry materials will be retained by ACEC Ohio.portal, accompanied by an entry fee of $425 formember firms, and $1,250 for non-member firms,with checks made payable to the American Council 10. Non-compliance with the competition rules may result in disqualification of the entry.of Engineering Companies of Ohio (ACEC Ohio). Reference to any other awards earned by theA three percent (3%) processing fee will be charged project in any materials submitted as part of thefor any credit card payments. entry is not permitted.3. Entries must be submitted in 1 of 12 categories,entrant must select one category that is mostappropriate.No company may submit more than two entries inone single category.4. Projects entered in categories A (Studies,Research & Consulting Services or D (Surveying &Mapping) must have been publicly disclosed by theclient between November 1, 2018 and October 31,2020. Construction of projects entered in categoriesB through L (except those in category D) must havebeen substantially completed and ready for usebetween November 1, 2018 and October 31, 2020.5. Projects located outside of the State of Ohioare not eligible for entry unless a principal of theentering firm certifies by letter that more than 50percent of the work on the project was performed Rickenbacker International Airport Taxiway Rehabilitation and Modification of Standars Phase 1,at the firm’s Ohio office(s). Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Page 3
AVAILABLE AWARDSThere are four awards that your project may win:Honor Award, Outstanding Achievement Award,Outstanding Small Project Award, and Grand Award.As many as 10 of the highest scoring entries willbe recognized with an Outstanding AchievementAward and will be eligible to voluntarily submit toACEC National. All other entries will be recognizedwith Honor Awards, with the two followingexceptions.1. The top award, the Grand Award, will beselected from among the group of OutstandingAchievement recipents. The winner of the GrandAward will be announced at the EngineeringExcellence Awards Luncheon in Columbus.2. An award for the Outstanding Small Project willbe presented to the highest scoring project witha total project construction budget not exceeding$2.5 million, regardless of whether the project wasentered in the Small Projects Category (J). PUBLICITYParticipation in the ACEC Ohio EngineeringExcellence Awards provides a great public relationsopportunity for your firm. Entry into this competitionassists your marketing efforts and augments yourfirm’s business development program.Additionally, the Engineering Excellence Awardssupports your clients public relations andcommuincation goals as an added benefit whichcan enhance relationships with the project owner,community, etc.ACEC Ohio will work with winners to contact localmedia to announce their awards. The awards willbe publicized in our awards program, announcedon social media, as well as promoted in electoronicnewsletter and website. Auxiliary Lane for I-480 Eastbound, Mott McDonald Page 4
JUDGING CRITERIA Dates to RememberA panel of judges with backgrounds in engineering,architecture, construction, academica, industry orgovernment, will evaulate the competition entries ACEC Ohiousing the following criteria. Each category is worth November 2, 202020 percent. Deadline for submission of ACEC Ohio1. Uniqueness and/or Innovative Applications competition entriesof New or Existing Techniques: Does theentry demonstrate use of a new science or November 12, 2020a breakthrough in the general knowledge of Judging of entries in Columbus, Ohioengineering? Does the entry represent a uniqueapplication of new or existing technology, November 19, 2020techniques, materials or equipment? Notification of Award2. Future Value to the Engineering Profession and March 11, 2020 ACEC Ohio Annual Awards PresentationPerception by the Public: Will the entry redefinecurrent engineering thinking? Does the entry Luncheon, Columbus, Ohioadvance a positive public image of engineering? ACEC National3. Social, Economic and Sustainable Development January 8, 2021Consideration: Do the solutions identifiedproduce secondary benefits of value to the Deadline for submission of ACEC Nationalcommunity environment? Does the entrant’s competition entriesapproach provide society with social, economic,or sustainable development benefits? Does the February 19-21, 2021entrant’s contribution to the project improve the Judging takes place in Washington D.C.health, safety or wellfare of the public or affectedcommunity? April 27, 2021 EEA Dinner and Gala Awards Program, Washington D.C.ProMedica Toledo Hospital Generations of Care, The Mannik & Smith Group Page 5
JUDGING CRITERIA CONTINUED *Official Electronic Entry* Each project document must be4. Complexity: Did the entry successfully address uploaded separately through ACEChighly complex criteria or unique problems? Were Ohio’s awards submittal portal.extraordinary challenges involving the site, location,hazardous conditions, project requirements or Specifications: ALL documents mustsimilar elements present? Did the entry require use be in PDF format.of out-of-the-ordinary technology or ingenuity forachievement of the project’s goals?5. Successful Fulfillment of Client/Owner Needs:Did the entrant successfully engage the client/owner in the overal project development process?Was it an economical and cost-effective solution?How did the final cost compare to the orginal budgeestimate? How closely does the entrant’s solutionmeet the total goals of the client/owner? Did theentrant meet the client’s time schedule? Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway, ms consultantsENTRY CATEGORIES CATEGORY A: Studies, Research & •Sustainability or carbon neutrality CATEGORY E: Environmental Consulting Engineering Services •Efficiency certification standards, •Hazardous waste Non-design services, projects e.g., LEED •Solid waste not involving the preparation of •Acoustics •Restoration/reclamation/ construction documents, such as: •Software systems remediation •Energy efficiency - new and retrofit •Air quality •New products, materials and •Secure facilities (military, research, •Noise technologies correctional) •Recycling •Expert testimony •Waste pond management •Basic research and studies CATEGORY C: Structural Systems •Carbon sequestration and trading •Computer/software technology • Foundations •Mitigation •Technical papers •Tunnels •Public outreach/involvement •Buildings CATEGORY F: Waste and Storm •Water conservation •Seismic design Water •Security plans •Towers •Wastewater collection/treatment •Project feasibility studies/ •Bridges and disposal economic/risk •Stadiums •Residuals management and reuse •Value engineering •Graywater systems CATEGORY D: Survey & Mapping •CSOs CATEGORY B: Building/ Technology •Mine tailings Technology Systems •Geometrics, ALTA, land title and •Agricultural •Mechanical/electrical/plumbing rights surveys •Stormwater management •Computer/technology •Control, GPS, monitoring or •Erosion control •Communications construction surveying •Acoustics •Survey mapping, GIS/LIS/ •Software systems photogrammetry Page 6
PREPARING YOUR ENTRY 4. A PROJECT DESCRIPTION. Written and may not exceed six (6), single-spaced, 8-1/2” x 11” pages, with 1” margins, with text single-spaced inREQUIRED DOCUMENTS a minimum of 12-point font. This document MUSTThese documents must be electronically describe:submitted. a.The entrant company’s role in the project. b.The role of other consultants participating in1. A COMPLETED ENTRY FORM. The entry form is the project.located on the ACEC Ohio portal . Once the entrant c.The innovative and creative aspects of thehas completed the form online it can be printed for services provided by the entrant companysignatures from all required parties, the form can d.The complexities of the projectthen be uploaded as part of the electronic project e.The value of the project to the communitysubmission. f. The number of people served by the project g. Cost savings resulting from the project, and2. CLIENT/OWNER LETTER. Letter addressed to other noteworthy features.ACEC Ohio describing the services provided to theclient or project owner by the entrant companyand authorizing the entry of the project in the 5. SUMMARY. Describe in layman’s terms why this project is worthy of special recognition (word countcompetition. between 100-500 words). Explain all factors that exhibit the project’s uniqueness and complexity,3. AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Overview of the such as innovative engineering, challenges facedproject. This document may not exceed one, single- and overall social impact. NOTE: This summaryspaced, 8-1/2” x 11” page, with 1” margins, with text will provide the basis for all ACEC publicity on thein a minimum of 12-point font. project.ENTRY CATEGORIES CATEGORY G: Water Resources CATEGORY I: Special Projects CATEGORY K: Energy •Hydraulics, hydrology •Safety and security •Transmission and distribution •Surface and groundwater supply •Corrosion protection/cathodic •Power generation development protection •Renewable energy •Treatment •Program and construction •Cogeneration •Transmission, distribution and management •Energy storage technologies storage •Land development •Energy usage reduction programs •Watershed management •Trenchless technologies/ •Demand side management •Water use reduction directional boring •Flood risk management •Recreational facilities CATEGORY L: Industrial and •Climate adaptation •Subsurface engineering Manufacturing Processes and •Coastal and eco-system Facilities restoration CATEGORY J: Small Projects •Petrochemical •Locks/dams/water control Total project construction budget •Biotech structures does not exceed $2.5 million. At •Manufacturing •Irrigation the entrant’s discretion, except for •Heavy industry entries in Category A. Projects under •Industrial waste CATEGORY H: Transportation $2.5 million are not limited to this •Materials handling •Highways category. •Mining, metallurgy, mineralogy •Rail •Airports •Marine/ports •Public transit •Intermodal facilities Page 7
PREPARING YOUR ENTRY 3. TEXT/FONTS CONTINUED Plain text not exceeding 250 words total, not including captions. Minimum font sizes: 32-point forUSB FLASH DRIVE text and/or descriptions; 28-point for captions ofOne USB flash drive (to accompany a photographic photos and graphics.display panel sent to ACEC Ohio). An electronic file ofthe exact copy in PDF format of the following items: 4. REQUIRED ELEMENTS: a. The project title and location of the project.1. PHOTOGRAPHIC DISPLAY PANEL b. The client/owner’s name and location.2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION c. The entering firm’s name and location in a3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY minimum of 32-point type.4. SIX (6) DIGITAL COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE d. The ACEC Ohio logo, which can bePROJECT: downloaded from the ACEC Ohio webiste: www. a. Three (3) taken during the planning, acecohio.org. startup and/or construction phases. b. Three (3) showing the completed 5. BACK OF PANEL LABEL project. Add a label to the back of the panel with the nameDigital photos must have a reolution of at least 300 and address of the entrant’s firm, the project nameppi. and entry category. *ACEC Ohio Foam Board Discount* We are offering members a discounted rate to print their boardSIX (6) GRAPHS, CHARTS OR OTHER through Hopkins Printing.ILLUSTRATIVE GRAPHICS: In lieu of photographs 1 foamcore board is $91 1 gatorplast board is $139for entries submitted in Category A (Studies, If you’re interested in using this service please reachResearch & Consulting Services). out to Steve Shepard at 614.324.4286 or via email at sshepard@hopkinsprinting.com.PHOTOGRAPHIC DISPLAY PANEL Rates include shipping to ACEC Ohio offices. Ideally, Hopkins would like to have artwork by October 16, 2020.Panel should illustrate the challenges, technicalsolutions, innovative aspects and uniqueness of theprojet. It should include high-quality photos andgraphics and no more than 250 words of desceiptivetext. Photographic panel specifications:1. PANEL SIZE a. Measure 30” x 30” square, mounted on foam core board. b. Be laminated front and back, and have a matte finish. c. Have a maximum thickness, including front and back lamination, of 16 millimeters (0.62 inches).2. PHOTOS/GRAPHICSContain a maximum of six photographic imagesand/or graphics. Each photograph or graphicshould be a 300ppi photo is not considered as oneof the six allowable photo/graphic images. Faith Ranch Mitigation Bank, HULL & Associates Page 8
PREVIOUS ACEC OHIO GRAND AWARD WINNERS 2020 Gannett Fleming – Buckeye Lake Dam Removal 2019 Jacobs Engineering – Dublin Road Water Plant Treatment Capacity Increase 2018 DLZ Ohio – OARS-OSIS Augmentation & Relief Sewer 2017 Stantec – Scioto Greenways 2016 AECOM – University Medical Center New Orleans 2015 HNTB Ohio – I-90 George V. Voinovich Innerbelt Bridge 2014 URS Corporation – Spaceport America Terminal & Hangar Facility 2013 HP Limited Inc. – Central Riverfront Garage – Phase 2 2012 ms consultants, inc. – I-70/I-71 Columbus South Innerbelt Study 2011 DLZ Ohio/HNTB Ohio/Spiro Pollalis – Main Street Bridge Replacement 2010 Wilbur Smith Associates – Euclid Corridor Transportation Project 2009 THP Limited Inc. – The Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge 2008 FIGG – Veterans’ Glass City Skyway 2007 HNTB Ohio – Perry Street Bridge Replacement Karpinski Engineering – Cleveland State University Recreation & Wellness Center 2006 DLZ Ohio – River Chamber Stabilization & Demolition – Charleroi Locks & Dam 2005 Lantz Jones Nebraska Inc. – Knowlton Hall School of Architecture 2004 Burgess & Niple, Inc. – West Columbus Flood Protection Project 2003 W. E. Monks & Co. – Honda Transmission “Green” Building 2002 Parsons Brinckerhoff Ohio, Inc. – Fort Washington Way Reconstruction 2001 Civil Design Associates, Inc. – Atwood Lake Sewer System Phase I 2000 Malcolm Pirnie, Inc. – Aircraft Deicer Runoff Pilot Plant Treatability & Modeling Study1650 Lake Shore Drive, Suite 200 | Columbus, OH | 614.487.8844 | www.acecohio.org
