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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is my pleasure to invite you to the 2026 ASCE National Capital Section’s Annual Awards Gala, the most distinguished celebration of civil engineering excellence in the National Capital Region.

Each year, our Gala brings together leaders, innovators, and rising professionals across the civil engineering community for an evening that highlights the achievements shaping the world around us. This year’s Gala will feature a refreshed presentation and atmosphere to help make the evening even more memorable:

  • Cocktail Reception
  • Plated Dinner Service
  • Keynote Address
  • Presentation of Awards Honoring Outstanding Projects, Engineers, and Students, with a new focus on recognizing excellence across Structural, Geotechnical, Water Resources, Sustainability and Resiliency, Transportation, and all civil engineering disciplines.

A Personal Note on Sponsorship

As Chair of the Gala Committee, I also want to extend a personal appeal to our partners and supporters. The Gala is only possible through the generous involvement of firms and agencies who believe in advancing our profession and celebrating those who make it stronger.

Sponsorship opportunities are now open, with limited spaces available. Early commitment ensures your organization receives maximum visibility throughout our promotional period and on the night of the event.

If your organization is interested in supporting this year’s Gala, I encourage you to review our Gala Patronage Opportunities included at the end of this message. They offer a range of benefits including prominent firm recognition, reserved seating, and significant brand exposure to the region’s engineering leaders.

Let’s Celebrate Excellence Together

I truly hope to see you on April 7 as we honor the remarkable work happening across our region and the professionals who make it possible. I encourage you to share this “Save the Date” invitation with colleagues and partners who may be interested in attending. An email with registration details will be sent out in early 2026.

If you have any questions about the event or would like to reserve a sponsorship package, please feel free to contact me directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thank you for your continued support of ASCE NCS and our civil engineering community.

Warm regards,

Alan McDonald, PE
Vice President, ASCE National Capital Section
Chair, 2026 Awards Gala Committee
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Welcome to the website of the National Capital Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), a professional society for civil engineers.  ASCE was founded in 1852, represents 130,000 members of the civil engineering professional worldwide, and is America's oldest national engineering society.

The National Capital Section was founded in 1916 and currently has more than 3,100 members.  The section is located in Region 2 (link to region 2: http://region2.asce.org/). The National Capital Section serves the District of Columbia; the counties of Montgomery and Prince Georges in Maryland, except College Park in Prince Georges County; the counties of Fairfax and Arlington, and City of Alexandria in Virginia. The National Capital Section's mission includes:

  • To advance the professional knowledge and improve the practice of civil engineering for our members and those we serve.
  • To advocate for our profession with those whose actions affect us, and to educate those whose actions and responsibilities could benefit from a better understanding of the contributions of civil engineers.
  • To improve our community through effective community outreach programs, local involvement and educational efforts.

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