The following ASCE and Geo-Institute awards will be presented at the 2024 Geo-Congress.

Karl Terzaghi Lecture

This lectureship was established by the Soil Mechanics & Foundations Division (now the Geo-Institute) of the Society by the solicitation of gifts from the many friends and admirers of Karl Terzaghi, Hon.M.ASCE. It was instituted by the Board of Direction on October 10, 1960.

2024 Winner 

"Soil Models in Prediction, Design and Geotechnical Problem Solving"

• Andrew J. Whittle, Sc.D., P.E., P.Eng., NAE, M.ASCE
  The Geo-Institute has selected Dr. Andrew Whittle to present the Terzaghi Lecture in recognition of groundbreaking contributions in the formulation of constitutive models for representing the complex mechanical properties of soils and their application in predicting the performance of foundations and underground construction projects. Whittle and his collaborators developed and employed numerical analysis techniques to compute general purpose upper and lower bound solutions that define collapse loads for geotechnical systems.

Ralph B. Peck Award

This award was established in 1999 by the Geo-Institute of the Society in honor of Ralph B. Peck, Dist.M.ASCE. Funds to support this award were donated by the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA, formerly ASFE).

2024 Winner

"Roadways on Expansive Clays: Characterizing the Problem and Solving it with Geosynthetics"

• Jorge G. Zornberg, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE
  The Geo-Institute has selected Dr. Zornberg to present the Peck Award Lecture in recognition of his unique insight through carefully researched case histories that significantly widen the portfolio of options to remediate an old, yet persistent problem in geotechnical engineering: The distress in roadways associated with the presence of expansive clays. 

H. Bolton Seed Medal

This award was established by the Geotechnical Engineering Division (now the Geo-Institute) of the Society in memory of Professor H. Bolton Seed, Hon.M.ASCE. It was officially instituted by action of the Board of Direction on October 23, 1993 and was funded by friends and colleagues of Professor Seed and the U.S. National Society Endowment Fund.

2024 Winner

"Insights on Seismic Soil-Structure Interaction for Bridges from Large-Scale Field Tests"

• Kyle M. Rollins, Ph.D., M.ASCE
  The Geo-Institute has selected Dr. Rollins to present the Seed Lecture in recognition of his creative, unique and implementable contributions to geotechnical earthquake engineering, which include, but are not limited to, liquefaction testing and analysis and ground and pile response analysis. 

Shamsher Prakash Award & Lecture

This award and lecture is established to honor Shamsher Prakash, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, Dist.M.ASCE for his contributions to geotechnical engineering and soil dynamics. It is established under the auspices of the Geo-Institute and funded by an endowment created through donations from Professor Prakash’s estate and family, mentees, friends, and colleagues. The award was established by the Society on October 4, 2021.

2024 Winner

"What Spatial Area Influence Seismic Site Response"

• Brady R. Cox, PhD, P.E.
  The Geo-Institute has selected Dr Cox in recognition for his significant contributions to soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering, including: development of dynamic in-situ tests for advanced soil liquefaction evaluations, efforts to quantify uncertainty in surface wave methods, and investigating the spatial area that influences seismic site response.

Arthur Casagrande Professional Development Award

This award was established by the Geotechnical Engineering Division (now the Geo-Institute) of ASCE as a memorial to the outstanding contributions of Arthur Casagrande, Hon.M.ASCE, to the teaching, research, and practice of geotechnical engineering. The award is funded by gifts from the many students, colleagues, and friends of Arthur Casagrande. The award was established to provide professional development opportunities for outstanding young practitioners, researchers, and teachers of geotechnical engineering.

2024 Winner

• Navid H. Jafari, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE
  For his pioneering work on coastal geotechnics and coastal protection using hard and natural infrastructure.

Carl L. Monismith Lecture

The ASCE Geo-Institute (G-I) has established a Lecture in recognition of Professor Carl L. Monismith's contribution to Pavement Engineering. Professor MoniThe 2024 Wallace Hayward Baker Award winner is Dr. Allen Sehn, for his 42 years' experience in the ground improvement industry, developing and implementing many of the industry's design methodologies for deep soil mixing, soil grouting and aggregate piers.iod, he has mentored numerous graduate students who have disseminated advances in pavement technology around the world.

2024 Winner

• Soheil Nazarian, Ph.D., P.E., BC.GE., F.ASCE
  For his pioneering contributions in geotechnical and pavement engineering, unwavering commitment to education, and exceptional leadership in professional societies. His groundbreaking work in nondestructive testing and education has left an indelible mark, making him a distinguished figure in his domain. 

Martin S. Kapp Foundation Engineering Award

The Martin S. Kapp Foundation Engineering Award is a memorial in recognition of the outstanding professional accomplishments of Martin S. Kapp, F.ASCE. The award is supported by the income from a fund contributed by the friends and professional associates of Mr. Kapp. The award was established by the Board of Direction in April 1973.

2024 Winner

• Michael A. Mooney, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
  In recognition for innovations in forward prediction of tunnel-induced ground deformation and tunnel boring machine cutting tool wear applied to overcome very complex urban conditions on the Northeast Boundary Tunnel project in Washington, DC.

Wallace Hayward Baker Award

The Wallace Hayward Baker Award was established in the year 2000 by the Geo-Institute in recognition of the creative and innovative contributions of Wallace Hayward Baker in the field of ground modification.

2024 Winner

• Allen L. Sehn, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
  For his 42 years' experience in the ground improvement industry, developing and implementing many of the industry's design methodologies for deep soil mixing, soil grouting and aggregate piers.

Harry Schnabel Jr. Award

The Harry Schnabel Jr. Award was established by the Geo-Institute in 2006. This is a memorial award in recognition of Harry Schnabel's accomplishments in the field of earth retaining structures. This award encourages continued excellence and innovation by those making a career in the earth retaining structures industry. The award is funded by an endowment from the Schnabel Foundation Company.

2024 Winner

• John Wolosick, P.E., BC.GE, F.ASCE
  For his Outstanding contributions to the field of geotechnical engineering, specifically in the areas of micropile design, slope stabilization, anchored earth retaining systems and ground improvement.

Thomas A. Middlebrooks Award

The Thomas A. Middlebrooks Award, established by the Society in 1955, is a memorial in recognition of the outstanding professional accomplishments of Thomas A. Middlebrooks, A.M.ASCE. This award is supported by the income from a fund contributed by friends of Mr. Middlebrooks.

2023 Winners

• Chao Shi, Ph.D., C.Eng and Yu Wang, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE
  For the paper " Development of Subsurface Geological Cross-Section from Limited Site-Specific Boreholes and Prior Geological Knowledge Using Iterative Convolution XGBoost”, which appeared in the ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering.

J. James R. Croes Medal

Nominations for this award are papers nominated for the Norman Medal. This prize was established by the Society on October 1, 1912, and is named in honor of the first recipient of the Norman Medal, John James Robertson Croes, Past President, ASCE.

2023 Winners

• Armin W. Stuedlein, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE; Jonathan C. Huffman, Ph.D., P.E., G.E., A.M.ASCE; Andre R. Barbosa, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE and Andre F.V. Belejo, Ph.D., C.Eng., Aff.M.ASCE
  For the paper, “Probabilistic Structural System Response to Differential Settlement Resulting from Spatially Variable Soil” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, February 2022.

Opal Awards

The OPAL leadership awards honor outstanding civil engineering leaders whose significant accomplishments contributed in 1 of 5 categories: Construction - for innovation and excellence in construction of civil engineering project and/or programs; Design - for innovation and excellence in civil engineering design; Education - for demonstrated excellence in furthering civil engineering education; Government - for demonstrated leadership of public sector projects and/or programs; Management - for exceptional management skills in his/her professional career.

2023 OPAL: Management Winner

• Mary Ellen Bruce Large, P.E., BC.GE, M.ASCE
  The OPAL Awards are given to model civil engineers who have demonstrated outstanding lifetime achievement, leadership, and a long-term commitment to excellence.

Collingwood Prize

The Collingwood Prize was instituted and endowed in 1894 by Francis Collingwood, past Secretary of ASCE. It is administered by the Committee on Younger Members through the Honors and Awards Program.

2023 Winners

• Pegah Ghasemi, Ph.D., A.M.ASCE and Brina M. Montoya, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE
  For the paper “Field Implementation of Microbially Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation for Surface Erosion Reduction of a Coastal Plain Sandy Slope,” published in the Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. The paper presents a study that demonstrates design steps, implementation, and results of the field application of microbially induced carbonate precipitation.

ASCE Presidents-Emeriti Council Award

The ASCE Presidents’ Award was established in April 1976 in commemoration of the nation’s first President, who was a land surveyor, and funded by voluntary contributions from all then living 18 past presidents of the Society. The award was renamed in October 2022 to recognize an ASCE member for advancing civil engineering and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public at large.

2023 Winner

• Beatrice E. Hunt P.E., M.ASCE
  For her dedicated service to ASCE and public safety as a hydraulic engineer working on bridges and bridge scour nationwide. Bridge scour is the number one cause of bridge collapse in our country, accounting for 60% of all failures. Ms. Hunt has worked tirelessly to improve public safety and make our bridges more resilient for scour and sustainable at river crossings.