Young Professional of the Year Award
The Young Professional of the Year Award strives to promote the accomplishments of young engineers by highlighting their engineering contributions and the resulting impact on society. The campaign is designed to enhance and improve the image of engineering by recognizing young, diverse and talented engineers, thereby portraying engineering as an exciting profession open to everyone.
Deadline for submitting nominations ACEC/NC is Friday, April 3, 2026. Send completed nominations forms to Tammy Bromley.
Young Professional of the Year Award Resources:
Guidelines
Nomination Form Part One - ACEC/NC will fill out
Nomination Form Part Two
Nomination Form Part Three
2025 Young Professional of the Year Winners
Tiffany Preddy, PE
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Matthew Vaughan, PE
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Past Winners
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Matt Kiker, PE |
Colleen Duryea, PE |
Nicholas D'Aiuto, PE ICE of Carolinas |
Stephanie Pluta, PE Freese & Nichols |
One Ticket - Endless Sunshine!
Example 2026 Itinerary:
Celebrity Cruise Line | Celebrity Beyond
Sunday, Mar 8: Miami, FL
Monday, Mar 9: At Sea
Tuesday, Mar 10: At Sea
Wednesday, Mar 11: Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Thursday, Mar 12: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Friday, Mar 13: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Saturday, Mar 14: At Sea
Sunday, Mar 15: Miami, FL
Fine Print: Must be 18 or older and an employee of an ACEC/NC Member Firm to participate. Tickets must be purchased with personal funds only; corporate funds or reimbursements are not permitted. Contributions are not tax-deductible. Odds of winning depend on the number of tickets sold. Drawing will be held live on February 27; participants do not need to be present to win. Prize includes a 7-day Caribbean cruise with airfare for two and a $500 onboard credit (approximate value $5,000). Cruise line, itinerary, and travel dates subject to availability and blackout dates. Winner is responsible for all gratuities, and incidental expenses. Prize is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. Additional tickets earned through firm participation goals will be issued only to individuals who personally purchased tickets. Void where prohibited. Subject to all applicable federal and North Carolina laws. Sponsored by ACEC/NC and CECNC-PAC.
