The Port of San Diego Engineering-Construction Team Wins Big at Spring Awards Ceremonies
Contact: Josh Kellems, 619.642.1153, jkellems@portofsandiego.org
The Port of San Diego’s Engineering-Construction team earned seven awards this spring from the San Diego Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the American Public Works Association (APWA) San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter, and the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) San Diego Chapter.
The Port received the following awards:
American Society of Civil Engineers, San Diego Section
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Outstanding Parks and Recreation Project – Spanish Landing Parks Improvement Project
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Outstanding Urban/Land Development Project – Chula Vista Bayfront Phase 1A Improvements
American Public Works Association, San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter
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Outstanding Service in the Public Sector – Rudy Zelaya, Assistant Director of Engineering and Construction
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Honor Award, Transportation Category – Chula Vista Bayfront Phase 1A Infrastructure
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Honor Award, Parks Category – North Harbor Drive Improvements Project
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Project of the Year – Additional South Berth Shore Power Connection
Construction Management Association of America, San Diego Chapter
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Owner Honoree – Ernie Medina, Director and Chief Engineer
“The Port of San Diego’s Engineering and Construction team has been knocking it out of the park,” said Mike LaFleur, Chief Operations Officer of the Port of San Diego. “Not only do these awards show that we have one of the best engineering and construction teams in the region, but they also reinforce the importance of the Port’s commitment to expanding public access along San Diego Bay, supporting economic growth in our region, and advancing environmental sustainability for our maritime operations. I congratulate our engineering and construction team as well as our project partners for this well-deserved recognition.”
The ASCE, APWA, and CMAA are nonprofit professional organizations dedicated to advancing excellence in engineering, public infrastructure, and construction management. Each year, these organizations recognize outstanding projects and individuals in the fields of engineering, design, and construction management.
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