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The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) encourages you to explore the resources to cast your vote on election day:Honoring the Future of Engineering Leadership
The NSPE New Professional Award recognizes outstanding young engineers who have made significant contributions to the engineering profession, their communities, and the National Society of Professional Engineers. This prestigious award highlights the achievements of early-career licensed Professional Engineers who exemplify the values of integrity, technical excellence, and service.
Khalid Hachil, P.E., MSEE, LEED AP BD+C, has been awarded the 2025 New Professional Engineer of the Year Award by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). This award recognizes a young NSPE member who has made outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and the community during the early years of their career.
Award Purpose
Established to support and promote the next generation of engineering leaders, the New Professional Award celebrates individuals who:
- Demonstrate exceptional professional growth and involvement
- Uphold the ethical standards of the engineering profession
- Contribute meaningfully to community and public service
- Serve as role models and emerging leaders within NSPE
Nominations for the award are accepted once per year, closing in the Spring. A panel of NSPE members and leaders will evaluate all nominations and the recipient will be announced during the NSPE Annual Conference and featured in PE magazine and other NSPE communications.
The 2026 New Professional application will open later this year. In the meantime, you can access the 2025 NSPE New Professional Nomination Form.
Past Recipients of the New Professional Award
| Charles Townsend, P.E. | 2024 |
| Sri Kumar, P.E. | 2023 |
| Holly Ahumada, P.E., CFM | 2022 |
| Dylan Ward P.E., MPA | 2022 |
| Stephanie Blain, P.E. | 2021 |
| Jonathan Hartman, P.E. | 2020 |
| Vatsal Shah, P.E. | 2019 |
| Nikhil Bodhankar, P.E. | 2018 |
| Erin Wagoner, MSD | 2017 |
| Jason Stith, P.E., PhD | 2016 |
| Charles Stevens, P.E., PTOE | 2015 |
| Nadir Yilmaz, Ph.D., P.E. | 2014 |
| D. Scott Wolf, P.E., PLS, F.NSPE | 2013 |
| Peter Pisasale, P.E., F.NSPE | 2012 |
| Leslie Turner, P.E. | 2011 |
| Eric L. West, P.E. | 2010 |
| Linda Suzanne Aultman, P.E. | 2009 |
| James J. Schwarz, P.E. | 2008 |
| Amy Kohls Buehler, P.E. |
2007
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| Angela L. Akridge, P.E. |
2006
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| Dwight L. Williams, P.E., Ph.D. |
2005
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| Daniel C. Kelly, P.E. |
2004
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| James F. Thompson, P.E. |
2003
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| Craig R. Miller, P.E. |
2002
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| Susan M. Morgan, P.E. |
2001
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| Amy H. Ruggeri, P.E. |
2000
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| Lisa M. Breuer, P.E. |
1999
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| Chris Lynn Schultz, P.E. |
1998
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| Mark E. Lashier, P.E. |
1997
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| Kevin G. Sutterer, P.E., Ph.D. |
1996
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| Lori C. Hasselbring, P.E. |
1995
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| Mary Anne Lappin, P.E. |
1994
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| William R. Toole, P.E. |
1993
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| Josephine L. Emerick, P.E. |
1992
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| Roddy Rogers, P.E. |
1991
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| Rosanne Frandina, P.E., L.S. |
1990
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| Rita Torres-Tucker, P.E. |
1989
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| H. Lee Martin, P.E., Ph.D. |
1988
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| H. Lowry Tribble Jr., P.E. |
1987
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| Ned M. Cleland, P.E., Ph.D. |
1986
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| Marian E. Poindexter, P.E. |
1985
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| Ann H. Hansen, P.E. |
1983
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| Robert T. Berry, P.E. |
1982
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| No Award Recipient |
1981
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| Dennis C. Hirschbrunner, P.E. |
1980
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| Richard Allen, P.E. |
1979
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| Max L. Porter, P.E. |
1978
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| James Beavers, P.E. |
1977
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| Lloyd L. Piper II, P.E. |
1976
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| Lowry A. Harper, P.E. |
1975
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| Lawrence E. Jones, P.E. |
1974
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| Louis L. Guy Jr., P.E., F.NSPE |
1973
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| John A. Westman, P.E. |
1972
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| James A. Hackney III, P.E., F.NSPE |
1971
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| Irvin S. Perry, P.E. |
1970
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