2027 Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania (ACEC/PA) presents its annual Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence to recognize engineering firms for projects that demonstrate exceptional achievement, value, and innovation.

Engineering firms from across the Commonwealth have submitted their best projects to be evaluated by a panel of industry professionals. The highest-scoring project will receive the program’s highest honor, the Grand Conceptor Award. In addition, the top-rated project in each category will have the opportunity to advance to the national competition.

The award winners, along with our special award recipients listed below, will be recognized at our annual evening gala this January. New this year! To keep the evening moving, category winners will be asked to submit a brief video acceptance speech to be played during the gala. More details and submission instructions will be provided to the winners. 

Join us for the highlight of the year for Pennsylvania’s engineering consulting industry! Celebrate excellence and connect with your peers, clients, industry partners, and distinguished guests as we honor the outstanding achievements shaping our industry. We hope to see you there!

You have the choice to register individually, as a table of eight, or become an event sponsor. Most sponsorships include complimentary tickets to the event. So before you register, check out your ooptions under the Pricing tab for details on all your options.

We are now accepting nominations for 2027 Diamond Awards of Engineering Excellence special awards. Nominations are due by noon on Monday, November 23, 2026. 

• Client of Distinction
• Distinguished Award of Merit
• Most Valuable Partner
• Workforce Impact Award

HOTEL/PARKING INFO

If you would like to stay overnight at the Lancaster Marriott, the room block open. The rate is $169 plus applicable fees.

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.