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GMU Awards

2023

Outstanding Architectural Project

Ranch Camp at Rienda 

Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

 

Outstanding Geotechnical Project

Cielo Vista Development

Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

2022

Outstanding Geotechnical Project

Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir

Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Los Angeles County Branch

 

Outstanding Roadway & Highway Project

Cow Camp Road Extension Phase 2B

Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

 

Outstanding Parks and Recreation Project

Grant Howald Park Rehabilitation

Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

Outstanding Bikeway and Trails Project

Phase 1 Bike Trail from Esencia

Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

 

Outstanding Flood Management Project

Fullerton Creek Channel Improvement

Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

 

Outstanding Sustainable Engineering Project

Vans Headquarters 2

Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

2021

Outstanding Geotechnical Project
Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

Outstanding Parks and Recreation Project
Ralph Clark Regional Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Sidewalk Improvements
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

Outstanding Historical Renovation Project
Aliso Viejo Ranch
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

Outstanding Urban or Land Development Project
Crown Valley Park Improvement Project
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

Outstanding Sustainable Engineering Project
Corona Del Mar Fire Station No. 5 and Library Replacement
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

2020

Bridge Project of the Year

Cow Camp Road Bridge Over Gobernadora Canyon

Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Los Angeles Section

 

Parks and Recreation Project Award

Lake Forest Civic Center Project

Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

2019

Project of the Year
Cow Camp Road Bridge Over Gobernado
ra Canyon
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

 

Parks and Recreation Project of the Year
Lake Forest Civic Center
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

 

Outstanding Project Award – Private-Medium Project Category
Inn at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano
Awarded by: The California Geotechnical Engineering Association

Author of the Year – Roger Schlierkamp, M.Sc., PE
“Avoiding Pavement Pitfalls”, OC View, November/December 2019 issue
Awarded by: Orange County Engineering Council

2018

Bikeways & Trails Project of the Year
Rancho Mission Viejo Multipurpose Path
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

Community Improvement Project of the Year
Rancho Mission Viejo Joint-Use Pavilion
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

Geotechnical Project of the Year
South Cove Development, Dana Point
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

Transportation Project of the Year
Los Patrones Parkway, Rancho Mission Viejo
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

Hospitality Project of the Year
Lido House Hotel, Newport Beach
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch

Parks and Recreation Project of the Year
Crown Valley Park Channel Entry Improvements, Laguna Niguel
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Los Angeles Section

2017

Land Development Engineer of the Year Award
Gary Urban, PE, GE
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section

Environmental Engineering Project of the Year
Dairy Forks Wetland, Aliso Viejo
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section

Parks and Recreation Project of the Year
Crown Valley Park Channel Entry, Laguna Niguel
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section

Water Project of the Year
Tesoro Zone II/B Reservoir, Rancho Mission Viejo
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section

Special Project Award
Emerald Bay Entrance Widening
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Los Angeles Section

2016

Outstanding Project of the Year
La Pata Avenue Extension
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section

Outstanding Urban or Land Development Project
Esencia, Rancho Mission Viejo
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section

Oustanding Geotechnical Project
Emerald Bay Entrance Widening
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section

Outstanding Structural Engineering Project
400 Spectrum Center Drive Soil Nail Wall
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section

Top Emerging Leader, Private Sector
Roger Schlierkamp, M.Sc., PE
Awarded by: American Public Works Association – Southern California Chapter

2015

Geotechnical Project of The Year Award
Cow Camp Road Design – Phases 1A & 1B
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter

Airports and Ports Project Award
Marina Park
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter

Bikeways and Trails Project
Oso Creek Multi-Use Trail
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter

Community Improvement Project
PCH/Del Prado Street Improvements
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter

Water Project Award
Gobernadora Multipurpose Basin
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter

Structural Engineering Project of the Year Award
650 Newport Center Drive Office Tower and 670 Newport Center Drive Parking Structure
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Los Angeles Section

Geotechnical Engineering Project of the Year Award
650 Newport Center Drive Office Tower and 670 Newport Center Drive Parking Structure
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter

2014

Project Award
Chino Hills Community Center
Awarded by: American Public Works Association – Southern California Chapter

Project Award
Belmont Temporary Pool, Long Beach
Awarded by: American Public Works Association – Southern California Chapter

Project Award
Reata Park, San Juan Capistrano
Awarded by: American Public Works Association – Southern California Chapter

Project Award
El Camino Real Retaining Wall, San Juan Capistrano
Awarded by: American Public Works Association – Southern California Chapter

Project Award
La Paws Dog Park, Mission Viejo
Awarded by: American Public Works Association – Southern California Chapter

Construction Project of the Year Award
Bake Parkway and Lake Forest Drive Roadways, Bridges and Infrastructure Improvements, Irvine
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter

2013

Outstanding Project Award
Philemon Drive Landslide Repair, Dana Point
Awarded by: California Geotechnical Engineers Association

2011

Project Achievement Award
Ortega Highway Widening, Orange County
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter

Award of Excellence
Ortega Highway Widening, Orange County
Awarded by: American Council of Engineering Companies – Orange County Chapter

2010

Outstanding Community Involvement Project
Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Region 9 (CA)

2009

Project of the Year Award
Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter

Project Achievement Award
PCH Traffic Congestion Relief Project, Dana Point
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter

2006

Project Achievement Award
Salt Creek Ozone Treatment, Dana Point
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County Chapter

2005

Engineering Excellence Merit Award
Covenant Hills, Orange County
Awarded by: Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California, Orange County Chapter

2004

Project of the Year
Oak Knoll Village at Ladera Ranch
Awarded by: Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California, Orange County Chapter

Land Development Project of the Year
Newport Coast, Newport Beach
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County Chapter

Outstanding Small Project Award
Seismic Renovation of the Hotel del Coronado
Awarded by: California Geotechnical Engineers Association

1999

Project of the Year
Oak Knoll Village at Ladera Ranch
Awarded by: Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California, Orange County Chapter

Land Development Project of the Year
Newport Coast, Newport Beach
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County Chapter

Outstanding Small Project Award
Seismic Renovation of the Hotel del Coronado
Awarded by: California Geotechnical Engineers Association

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