ASCE New Orleans Branch
Annual Awards and Criteria
ASCE New Orleans Branch
Criteria: To become an ASCE Life Member, an individual must . . .
- have reached the age of 65 years
- have paid dues in any membership grade except Student Member for at least thirty (30) years
- Age + ASCE Membership years = 95
- have had ten (10) years of continuous dues-paying membership immediately preceding the attainment of Life Member.
Outstanding Young Civil Engineer
Since 1995, the ASCE New Orleans Branch has been annually recognizing an
Outstanding Young Civil Engineer. Recipients must be 35 years of age or younger, a
member of ASCE Louisiana Section, and a licensed Engineering Intern or Professional
Engineer. The candidates are evaluated on their involvement in ASCE, service to the
advancement to the civil engineering profession, service to the community outside of
the field of engineering, technical accomplishment, and other evidence of merit or
character.
Outstanding Civil Engineer
Since 1995, the ASCE New Orleans Branch has been annually recognizing an
Outstanding Civil Engineer. Recipients must be a member of ASCE Louisiana Section
and a licensed Professional Engineer. The candidates are evaluated on their
involvement in ASCE, service to the advancement to the civil engineering profession,
service to the community outside of the field of engineering, technical accomplishment,
and other evidence of merit or character.
Outreach Award
The ASCE New Orleans Branch annually recognizes one of our own for what they do
outside of their work. We recognize this individual with the Outreach Award. Recipients
must be a member of ASCE Louisiana Section and a licensed Professional Engineer.
The candidates are evaluated on their involvement in ASCE, service to the
advancement to the civil engineering profession, service to the community outside of
the field of engineering, and other evidence of merit or character. This award honors
those committed to inspiring the next generation of civil engineers.
Educator of the Year
Since 2005 the ASCE New Orleans Branch has been recognizing an Educator of the
Year. The candidates are evaluated on their involvement in ASCE, service to the
advancement of civil engineering education, service to the community outside of the
field of engineering, technical accomplishment, and other evidence of merit or
character.
Life Achievement Award:
Since 1995, the ASCE New Orleans Branch has been annually recognizing members
for their Lifetime Achievement. Recipients must be 55 years of age or older, a Fellow or
Life Member of ASCE Louisiana Section, and a licensed Professional Engineer. The
candidates are evaluated on their lifetime involvement in ASCE, lifetime achievement in
the profession of civil engineering, technical accomplishment, character, and integrity.
President Medal Award:
Since 1995, the ASCE New Orleans Branch Presidents has been annually recognizing
one member for his special services. Branch President picks a member (preferably not
on Branch Board), who have provided the services to the branch sincerely and
unselfishly beyond the call of duty. The award is decided solely at Branch President’s
discretion.