ACEC California

2027 Engineering Excellence Awards competition Intent to Enter is NOW OPEN! Are you with a California firm who was involved in an award-winning project worthy of prominence and recognition? Participate in our 2027 EEA program by submitting your Intent to Enter Form at https://www.acec-ca.org/page/EEAintent !

Over 100 engineering and land surveying professionals gathered today in Sacramento to meet their legislators and advocate for the industry.

ACEC California attended the ACEC National Legislative Summit and Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. last week. At the National Board Meeting, ACEC California was represented by:

ACEC California President, Jason Matson (Kimley-Horn)
ACEC California Executive Director, Tyler Munzing
ACEC California National Director, Raul Laborin (WSP)

More than 70 ACEC California members and staff participated throughout the week, taking infrastructure priorities directly to Capitol Hill. California attended 22 meetings with California congressional offices to advocate on key industry issues.

We also proudly hosted our annual California Dinner, an opportunity to connect, share a great meal, and strengthen relationships with colleagues from across the state.

See the weeks pictures: https://www.acec-ca.org/gallery/ViewAlbum.aspx?album=36629336

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The ACEC California Scholarship Foundation has awarded over $100,000 to engineering and land surveying students across the state for the 2026-27 academic year.

"I commend the American Council of Engineering Companies of California for its investment in students that helps strengthen California's infrastructure and engineering workforce," said Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose). "These scholarships expand access to the education and training needed for students to pursue meaningful careers in engineering and land surveying related fields. California's future depends on a strong pipeline of skilled professionals, and programs like this ensure our communities will benefit from their expertise for decades to come. I commend San Jose State University student, and Senate District 15 resident, Thao Huynh, along with all recipients of this prestigious scholarship program."

We’re honored to invest in their success and the future of our industry.

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The 2027 QBS Champion Nominations are now open! Help us honor a public agency that makes exemplary use of the Qualifications-Based Selection Process by nominating them for the QBS Champion Award!

Nominations close June 30, 2026. The QBS Champion Award winner will be recognized at ACEC California’s Annual Engineering Excellence Awards banquet in February 2027.

For more information, or to nominate an agency, visit acec-ca.org/qbschampion.

New to Legislative Visit Day? Early in your career? This event is for you.

Join us for complimentary drinks and a dedicated networking event created exclusively for Emerging Professionals and First-Time Attendees—a relaxed, welcoming setting designed to help you connect before Legislative Visit Day begins.

Thank you, Blackburn Consulting, for Sponsoring!

Register for LVD: www.acec-ca.org/lvd

Thank you LVD Gold Sponsor, ICF!

Your investment strengthens our advocacy efforts and reinforces the importance of engineering and land surveying professionals in shaping California’s infrastructure and public‑policy landscape.

Attend the Members-Only LVD 2026: www.acec-ca.org/lvd

We are pleased to announce Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel representing California’s 76th Assembly District, as our LVD 2026 guest speaker. Asm. Patel brings a strong focus on accountability, professional standards, and effective governance. She is the author of our sponsored legislation, AB 2106, which strengthens California’s Certificate of Merit process by requiring discipline‑specific expert review to help protect engineers and design professionals from unsupported claims.

Register now for ACEC California Members-Only LVD: www.acec-ca.org/26lvd