Welcome to the
Engineering Awards of Excellence
People's Choice Awards
New for 2026, ACEC Colorado is proud to launch the inaugural People’s Choice Award—a special honor determined entirely by you, the public.
Unlike our traditional Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA), which are judged by a panel of industry experts, this award is all about popular vote. It’s your chance to spotlight the project that you believe brings the most innovation, public value, and powerful storytelling to the table. The winner will be determined purely by popular vote, so share your favorite entry and encourage others to do the same!
Award Overview
This award stands on its own and does not influence the results of the official judged categories. Final decisions for those awards remain solely with the panel of experts.
The project with the most verified votes will be announced as the People’s Choice Award winner at the EEA Luncheon in November.
Scroll down to review this year’s entries and cast your vote!
Limit one vote per email address.
Voting Considerations
Uniqueness and/or Innovative Applications of New or Existing Techniques
- Does the entry demonstrate the use of a new science or a breakthrough in general knowledge of engineering?
- Does the entry represent a unique application of new or existing technology, techniques, materials, or equipment?
Future Value to the Engineering Profession & Enhanced Public Awareness/Enthusiasm of the Role of Engineering
- Does the entrant’s project increase your awareness/enthusiasm about the role of engineering in your everyday lives?
Social, Economic & Sustainable Development Considerations
- Do the identified solutions produce secondary benefits of value to the community environment?
- Does the entrant’s approach provide society with social, economic or sustainable development benefits?
- Does the entrant’s contribution to the project improve the health, safety or welfare of the public or affected environment?
Step One:
Select Your Favorite Project Below
Clicking on 'See More' will bring up a popup with additional project information, including a full executive summary. Clicking on the project board image will bring up a full size version.
Step Two:
Place Your Vote
Once you've explored the projects, cast your vote by selecting the one you believe best exemplifies engineering excellence, innovation, and public value. You can only vote once, so choose wisely!
Step Three:
Check Back In for the Results
Voting closes on September 30th. Return to the results page after the deadline to see which project won the People's Choice Award and celebrate the impact of engineering on our communities
Engineering Excellence People's Choice Award Candidates
Category: Environmental
Salton Sea Species Conservation Habitat Project
Category: Transportation
US 6 Post Boulevard Roundabout
Category:
Region 2 Bridge Bundle – Central and Southeast, CO
Category: Water Resources
Ralston Creek at Croke Canal | Arvada, Colorado
Category: Small Projects
Boulder Aiken Audubon Research Outpost
Category: Transportation
I-70 Mount Vernon Canyon Emergency Escape Ramp Reconstruction
Category: Transportation
SH82/27th St. Grade Separated Pedestrian Crossings
Category: Transportation
Maroon Creek Multi-Use Trail
Category: Structural Systems
Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital | Wheat Ridge, CO
Category: Water Resources
Colorado River Connectivity Channel
Category: Transportation
Broadway Station Area Transportation Improvement Project
Category: Building/Technology Systems
The Denver Federal Center Builder 48 Modernization: Innovative Engineering in Adaptive Reuse
Category: Not Provided
Colorado Extended Producer Responsibility Needs Assessment
Category: Transportation
US Highway 85 HRP to DCG Widening | Highlands Ranch, CO
Category: Transportation
Denver 16th Street Reconstruction
Category: Transportation
Blue Mesa Bridge Emergency Repair
Category: Building/Technology Systems