Is Your Project a Standout? Enter the 2026 Woodward L. Vogt Project Excellence Award

GBA is excited to announce the 2026 Woodward L. Vogt Project Excellence Award. This annual honor celebrates member firms whose projects demonstrate the vision of GBA to great accomplishment. The award is a chance to showcase your team’s expertise, gain recognition among peers and clients, and inspire the next generation of geoprofessionals.

“This recognition is a reflection of the incredible team effort that goes into our work and the work our staff puts in every day,” said Mohamed Faizan, Ph.D., Laboratory Director at 2025 award winner ANS Geo. “We look forward to continuing to learn, grow, and give back to this awesome community.”

Why Apply?
• Highlight your company
• Spotlight your employees
• Recognize your clients

Entries are welcome from all core disciplines, including geo-environmental engineering, construction materials testing, or geotechnical engineering. Projects of all types and sizes are eligible—whether flood protection, marine/coastal, transportation, residential, commercial, brownfields, or more.

Applications will be evaluated on the use of GBA resources, creativity and innovation, quality of deliverables, and project impact. Special emphasis on the application of GBA risk management, loss prevention, innovation, creativity, quality, client management, and safety resources is recommended.

The winner will be honored at the 2026 GBA Annual Conference awards ceremony, receive a commemorative plaque, and enjoy a complimentary registration and accommodation at the 2026 Fall Leadership Summit. Winners may also present their project at a GBA program session and will be featured on GBA’s website, NEWSlog, and other channels.

Ready to share your success story? View the application for eligibility, judging criteria, and submission instructions.

The deadline to apply is January 15, 2026.

Questions? Contact Sara Menase at 301-565-2733 or sara@geoprofessional.org.