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2026 Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence

Thursday, January 22, 2026
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM (EST)

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

25 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

* Registration open until 1/9/26 at 5:00 PM (EST)

REGISTRATION IS CLOSING JANUARY 9TH!

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania’s (ACEC/PA’s) annual Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence recognizes engineering firms for projects that demonstrate a high degree of achievement, value and innovation. This year's gala to recognize these firms and their projects, will take place on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.

Registration options include individual tickets, a table of eight, or choose from one of our sponsorships that include tickets to this event. Check under the Pricing tab for details on all your options.

HOTEL/PARKING INFO

If you would like to stay overnight at the Lancaster Marriott, our room block has closed but there still may be rooms available at the prevailing rates.

Parking is available at the adjacent Penn Square Garage at prevailing rates.

ATTIRE

Dress for the occasion! The Diamond Awards is a formal evening celebration. Appropriate attire includes suits or jackets with dress shirts and ties, and cocktail-length dresses or refined evening wear. While the event is dressy, tuxedos and full-length ball gowns are not expected. 

Registration Options

Credits Price
01/22/2026 Diamond Awards Full Table of 8
$1,300.00
01/22/2026 Diamond Awards Individual MEMBER
Log-in to get the member price.
$175.00
01/22/2026 Diamond Awards NON-MEMBER
Only select if your firm is not a member of ACEC/PA.
$225.00
01/22/2026 Diamond Awards Diamond Sponsor
• Recognition as cocktail reception sponsor
• Company representative to present an award during presentation
• Complimentary table of eight (8)
• Full-page color advertisement with premier placement in program
• Recognition during awards presentation
• Signage displayed at registration
• Recognition in event program, event promotion e-blasts, ACEC/PA website and social media channels
Registration Ends 1/7/26 at 5:00 PM EST
$3,500.00
01/22/2026 Diamond Awards Emerald Sponsor
• Complimentary table at event – eight (8) tickets
• Half-page color advertisement with premier placement in program
• Recognition during awards presentation
• Signage displayed at registration
• Recognition in event program
• Recognition in event promotion e-blasts
• Recognition on ACEC/PA website and social media channels
Registration Ends 1/7/26 at 5:00 PM EST
$2,500.00
01/22/2026 Diamond Awards Red Carpet Sponsor
• Four (4) complimentary tickets to event
• Half-page color advertisement in program
• Recognition during awards presentation
• Signage displayed at registration and at red carpet location
• Recognition in event program
• Recognition in event promotion e-blasts
• Recognition on ACEC/PA website and social media channels
Registration Ends 1/7/26 at 5:00 PM EST
$1,500.00
01/22/2026 Diamond Awards Saphhire Sponsor
• Four (4) complimentary tickets to event
• Half-page color advertisement in program
• Recognition during awards presentation
• Signage displayed at registration
• Recognition in event program
• Recognition in event promotion e-blasts
• Recognition on ACEC/PA website and social media channels
Registration Ends 1/7/26 at 5:00 PM EST
$1,200.00
01/22/2026 Diamond Awards Ruby Sponsor
• Half-page color advertisement in program
• Recognition during awards presentation
• One (1) complimentary ticket to event
• Signage displayed at registration
• Recognition in event program
• Recognition in event promotion e-blasts
• Recognition on ACEC/PA website and social
media channels
Registration Ends 1/7/26 at 5:00 PM EST
$600.00

Agenda

January 22
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM Cocktail Hour Enjoy light hors d'ouevres and an open bar.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Dinner and Program A plated dinner will be served while we distribute the awards to our category winners, followed by the special awards.

Sponsors (as of January 2026) 

Sponsorships are available now (click on the fillable PDF below)