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The Rising Stars in the AEC Industry award honors young professionals who demonstrate exceptional technical skill, leadership, teaching, research, and community service. Open to nominees 35 and under, this award recognizes individuals making a significant impact within their firms and the broader AEC industry. Finalists are selected by a panel of industry judges based on submitted accomplishments and contributions.

2025
Winner Year Practice
Aaron Kidd 2025 Superior Construction
Alyanna Subayno 2025 Neumann Monson Architects
Carrie L Parker, AIA, LEED AP BD+C 2025 CannonDesign
Catherine Chen 2025 Arup
Colette DiLauro, PE 2025 Langan
Emily Mahoney, P.E., CFM, LEED AP BD+C, CPESC 2025 Langan
Jenny Ferman, PE 2025 Superior Construction
Jorel E. Sanchez Soto 2025 Michael Graves
Kaitlin Wright 2025 Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
Katherine Chan 2025 Walter P Moore
Katherine Uhrin 2025 Niles Bolton Associates
Kush Vashee 2025 RK&K
Lauren E. Underwood 2025 Apex Companies, LLC
Lyndley Kent 2025 Neumann Monson Architects
Megan Vandervort, P.E. 2025 Martin/Martin
Nicholas S. Bradley 2025 BrightFields, Inc.
Nick Halan 2025 Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR)
Nico Redfern, ACP 2025 Galloway & Company Inc.
Rachel Gresham, AIA, MBA, WELL AP, CDT 2025 AIA
Rucker Simon 2025 Walter P Moore
Spencer Pech 2025 ISG
Stephanie Sokolowski 2025 Bodwé Professional Services Group
Stephen Nickolas Parker 2025 Stantec Architecture
Victoria Lorbeer 2025 Redtree Engineering
Zach Varwig 2025 Faith Group, LLC