ACEC Hawai‘i invites you to attend the 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet, a celebration of outstanding projects that continue to advance Hawai‘i’s engineering community.
Urgent Update: EEA Banquet Postponement
Aloha ACECH Membership,
The ACECH Board of Directors called an emergency meeting this evening. Due to the Flood Watch and High Wind Warning issued for Honolulu, the 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards ceremony scheduled for Friday, April 10 will be postponed to a later date.
The safety of our membership and their guests is of the upmost importance to the organization. We also recognize that as stewards of the engineering profession, we are all aware of the damaging effects that flooding and high winds can have on our community and keeping our roadways clear for emergency personnel is the responsible action.
We thank you for your support and ask for your understanding.
The Silent Auction will also be suspended until another date is secured.
When: TBD
Time: 5:30 P.M. – Cocktails & Silent Auction
6:30 P.M. – Dinner & Program
Location: Japanese Cultural Center – Generations Ballroom
2454 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI
Online Auction Now Open!
ACECH’s online auction for the Engineering Excellence Awards is now open! Check out various gifts and goodies, from kitchen gadgets to headphones to a luxurious dining experience – all generously donated by our sponsors!
Happy Shopping!
Silent Auction Rescheduled Due to Event Postponement.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Sponsor – $1,200
All Gold Benefits, plus
Two (2) Seats at Banquet*
Acknowledgement as a Platinum Sponsor at Banquet & All Publication Materials
*Platinum Sponsors may upgrade sponsorship to include a full table of eight (8) seats for an additional $1,125, bringing the total to $2,325
Gold Sponsor – $600
Company Logo on Sponsor Board, Table Tents & Programs
Company Logo in Pacific Business News EEA Insert
Company Logo Displayed on Slideshow at Banquet
Acknowledgement as a Gold Sponsor at Banquet & All Publication Materials
*Gold Sponsors may upgrade sponsorship to include a full table of eight (8) seats for an additional $1,500, bringing the total to $2,100
WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING AUCTION ITEMS!
ACECH is still accepting donations for our upcoming online silent auction. Contributions such as electronics, gift cards, experiences, artwork, tools, or services valued at $50 or more are greatly appreciated.
Proceeds from the auction help support the ACEC Political Action Committee (PAC) and our education fund, which provides scholarships to aspiring engineering students. Online bidding will open in April.
Your immediate response would be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail your commitment to donate silent auction items (and their retail value) to:
Tiffany Tabbal, Manageability LLC
Phone: (808) 664-0844 ext. 801
Email: tiffany@manageability.pro
If you cannot decide on a donated item, feel free to send Tiffany your commitment amount and we will be happy to purchase a silent auction item on your behalf!
Some suggestions include:
- Electronics & Tech
- Art, Accessories & Collectibles
- Food & Beverage
- Recreation, Travel & Experiences
- Family & Community
- Services & Home
We would appreciate your donations be dropped off by Tuesday, March 31, 2026 to Tiffany Tabbal.
UPDATE: ACECH Annual Meeting Postponed
Join us for the 2026 ACECH Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with this year’s Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet. The Annual Meeting is an important opportunity to hear updates from ACECH leadership and take part in key voting items that help shape the organization’s direction for the coming year. The agenda will include:
- Welcome remarks by President Charles Jury
- Proposal for an increase in local dues for 2026–2027, presented by Treasurer Tim Goshi, followed by discussion and voting
- Presentation and voting of the 2026–2027 ACECH Officers and Board of Directors, including:
- Past President – Charles Jury
- President – Kealohi Sandefur
- President-Elect – Tim Goshi
- Treasurer – George Takase
- Secretary – Dayna Nemoto-Shima
- National Director – Kyle Kaneshiro (1st year of a 2-year term)
- Directors – Simone Simbeck, Scott Hayashi, Ross Kaneko
- Other business
Participation is essential, as a minimum of 15 member firms must be represented to meet quorum. If you are unable to attend, please assign your firm’s proxy to a current Board member listed below in advance. You may email your selection to Ginny Wright at gwright@acechawaii.org any time before the meeting.
Current Board Members:
- Tim Goshi
- Scott Hayashi
- Shannon Holman
- Charles Jury
- Dayna Nemoto-Shima
- Kealohi Sandefur
- Simone Simbeck
- George Takase
- Nimr Tamimi
Members who wish to attend only the Annual Meeting portion are welcome to join at no cost. Please notify us ahead of time.
Stay tuned for more information
For questions or to RSVP to the Anuual Meeting portion only, contact
Ginny Wright at gwright@acechawaii.org
We will be honoring the following outstanding projects:
Engineering Partners, Inc.
Project: Lower Hamakua Ditch – Waipio Valley Misc. Improvements
KAI Hawaii, Inc
Project:Kekaulike Avenue, Emergency Repairs M.P.8.2
KAI Hawaii, Inc. & Okahara and Associates, Inc.
Project: Leeward Community College, Flood Mitigation South End, Phase II
Kennedy Jenks
Project: Sand Island WWTP UV Channel Installation
The Limtiaco Consulting Group, Inc.
Project: Sewage Pump Station at Wahiawa Terrace
Oceanit
Project: Aliomanu Road Repair
SSFM International, Inc.
Project: Kalaheo Avenue and Kailua Road Intersection Improvements
Wilson Okamoto Corporation
Project: Auahi Promenade Phase I
Excellence Awards
HNL Runway 8L Widening, Phase 2
Firm: Orion Engineers & Associates
Client: Hawaii Department of Transportation – Airports
ʻIao Valley State Monument Emergency Flood Repairs
Firm: Wilson Okamoto Corporation and Geolabs, Inc.
Client: State of Hawaii, Department of Land & Natural Resources – Division of State Parks
Grand Conceptor Award & People's Choice Award
Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1B
Firm: R.M. Towill Corporation
Client: City and County of Honolulu, Department of Environmental Services
Honor Awards
Hilo Breakwater: Optimizing Repairs for a Changing Climate
Firm: Sea Engineering, Inc.
Client: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Kolekole Gulch Park Accessibility Improvements
Firm: Engineering Partners, Inc.
Client: County of Hawaii, Department of Parks and Recreation
PROJECT FINALISTS
Sea Engineering
Project: Optimizing Breakwater Repair for a Changing Climate
Orion Engineers & Associates
Project: HNL Runway 8L Widening, Phase 2
Wilson Okamoto Corporation
Project: Iao Valley State Monument Emergency Flood Repairs
Engineering Partners
Project: Kolekole Gulch Park Accessibility Improvements
RM Towill Corporation
Project: Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant, Phase 1B – Secondary Compliance Facilities
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Sponsor – $1,200
All Gold Benefits, plus
Two (2) Seats at Banquet*
Acknowledgement as a Platinum Sponsor at Banquet & All Publication Materials
*Platinum Sponsors may upgrade sponsorship to include a full table of eight (8) seats for an additional $900, bringing the total to $2,100
Gold Sponsor – $600
Company Logo on Sponsor Board, Table Tents & Programs
Company Logo in Pacific Business News EEA Insert
Company Logo Displayed on Slideshow at Banquet
Acknowledgement as a Gold Sponsor at Banquet &
All Publication Materials
