Charles R. Stevens Jr., P.E., PTOE, was recently named the 2015 Young Engineer of the Year by the National Society of Professional Engineers at its annual meeting in Seattle.

L.G. “Skip” Lewis, Jr., P.E., F.NSPE of Greenville, S.C., was recently awarded the 2015 Distinguished Service Award by the National Society of Professional Engineers at its annual meeting in Seattle.

Dan Clinton, P.E., F.NSPE, received the National Society of Professional Engineers' most prestigious award for professional engineers at the recent 2015 annual meeting in Seattle. He was recognized for the many contributions he has made to the engineering profession, for his work as a civil engineer, and the numerous volunteer leadership roles he has undertaken on behalf of NSPE and the engineering profession over the past six decades.

Lt. Col. Patrick Miller, P.E., the commander of the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron at Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina, has been named the National Society of Professional Engineers’ 2015 Federal Engineer of the Year. Miller received the honor during the 36th Annual FEYA Banquet at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on February 26, 2015.

Engineers in the federal government are continually on the cutting edge of their profession. Whether it’s supporting military operations and facilities in the U.S. and abroad; exploring new methods of energy conservation; securing our water resources and infrastructure; developing new propulsion technologies for space exploration; preserving infrastructure and resources in our national parks; or, ensuring nuclear facility safety, these are just some of the awesome responsibilities of the 10 high-caliber finalists for this year’s Federal Engineer of the Year Award.

Donald Merritt, P.E., of Bloomington, Ill., was recently awarded the 2014 NSPE Mentor of the Year Award by the National Society of Professional Engineers at its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Merritt received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Bradley University. He practiced engineering for 38 years, working for Farnsworth & Wylie Inc. and the Illinois Department of Transportation before retiring in 1999. He is a licensed PE in Illinois and Michigan and has been an NSPE member since he became licensed in 1964.

Steven L. Brandau, P.E., of Cambridge, Ill., was recently awarded the 2014 Professional Engineer in Government Achievement and Service in the United States (PEGASUS) Award by the National Society of Professional Engineers and its Professional Engineers in Government group at its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The PEGASUS award recognizes an engineer who has made outstanding contributions to the advancement and practice of engineering. The PEGASUS award honors a registered professional engineer employed by a state, regional, county, special district, or municipal government.

Barry E. Isett, P.E., PLS, F.NSPE of Perkiomenville, Pa., was recently awarded the 2014 Distinguished Service Award by the National Society of Professional Engineers at its annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

L. Robert “Larry” Smith, P.E., F.NSPE, received the National Society of Professional Engineers' most prestigious award for professional engineers at the recent 2014 annual meeting in Washington, D.C. He was recognized for the many contributions he has made to the engineering profession, for his work as a civil and forensic engineer, and the numerous volunteer leadership roles he has undertaken on behalf of NSPE and the engineering profession over the past four decades.

Nadir Yilmaz, Ph.D., P.E., was recently named the 2014 Young Engineer of the Year by the National Society of Professional Engineers at its annual meeting in Washington, D.C.