GMU Awards
2023
Outstanding Architectural Project
Ranch Camp at Rienda
Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Outstanding Geotechnical Project
Cielo Vista Development
Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
2022
Outstanding Geotechnical Project
Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir
Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Los Angeles County Branch
Outstanding Roadway & Highway Project
Cow Camp Road Extension Phase 2B
Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Outstanding Parks and Recreation Project
Grant Howald Park Rehabilitation
Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Outstanding Bikeway and Trails Project
Phase 1 Bike Trail from Esencia
Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Outstanding Flood Management Project
Fullerton Creek Channel Improvement
Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Outstanding Sustainable Engineering Project
Vans Headquarters 2
Awarded by American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
2021
Outstanding Geotechnical Project
Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Outstanding Parks and Recreation Project
Ralph Clark Regional Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Sidewalk Improvements
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Outstanding Historical Renovation Project
Aliso Viejo Ranch
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Outstanding Urban or Land Development Project
Crown Valley Park Improvement Project
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Outstanding Sustainable Engineering Project
Corona Del Mar Fire Station No. 5 and Library Replacement
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
2020
Bridge Project of the Year
Cow Camp Road Bridge Over Gobernadora Canyon
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Los Angeles Section
Parks and Recreation Project Award
Lake Forest Civic Center Project
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
2019
Project of the Year
Cow Camp Road Bridge Over Gobernadora Canyon
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Parks and Recreation Project of the Year
Lake Forest Civic Center
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Outstanding Project Award – Private-Medium Project Category
Inn at the Mission, San Juan Capistrano
Awarded by: The California Geotechnical Engineering Association
Author of the Year – Roger Schlierkamp, M.Sc., PE
“Avoiding Pavement Pitfalls”, OC View, November/December 2019 issue
Awarded by: Orange County Engineering Council
2018
Bikeways & Trails Project of the Year
Rancho Mission Viejo Multipurpose Path
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Community Improvement Project of the Year
Rancho Mission Viejo Joint-Use Pavilion
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Geotechnical Project of the Year
South Cove Development, Dana Point
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Transportation Project of the Year
Los Patrones Parkway, Rancho Mission Viejo
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Hospitality Project of the Year
Lido House Hotel, Newport Beach
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Branch
Parks and Recreation Project of the Year
Crown Valley Park Channel Entry Improvements, Laguna Niguel
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Los Angeles Section
2017
Land Development Engineer of the Year Award
Gary Urban, PE, GE
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section
Environmental Engineering Project of the Year
Dairy Forks Wetland, Aliso Viejo
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section
Parks and Recreation Project of the Year
Crown Valley Park Channel Entry, Laguna Niguel
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section
Water Project of the Year
Tesoro Zone II/B Reservoir, Rancho Mission Viejo
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section
Special Project Award
Emerald Bay Entrance Widening
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Los Angeles Section
2016
Outstanding Project of the Year
La Pata Avenue Extension
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section
Outstanding Urban or Land Development Project
Esencia, Rancho Mission Viejo
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section
Oustanding Geotechnical Project
Emerald Bay Entrance Widening
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section
Outstanding Structural Engineering Project
400 Spectrum Center Drive Soil Nail Wall
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Section
Top Emerging Leader, Private Sector
Roger Schlierkamp, M.Sc., PE
Awarded by: American Public Works Association – Southern California Chapter
2015
Geotechnical Project of The Year Award
Cow Camp Road Design – Phases 1A & 1B
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter
Airports and Ports Project Award
Marina Park
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter
Bikeways and Trails Project
Oso Creek Multi-Use Trail
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter
Community Improvement Project
PCH/Del Prado Street Improvements
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter
Water Project Award
Gobernadora Multipurpose Basin
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter
Structural Engineering Project of the Year Award
650 Newport Center Drive Office Tower and 670 Newport Center Drive Parking Structure
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Los Angeles Section
Geotechnical Engineering Project of the Year Award
650 Newport Center Drive Office Tower and 670 Newport Center Drive Parking Structure
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter
2014
Project Award
Chino Hills Community Center
Awarded by: American Public Works Association – Southern California Chapter
Project Award
Belmont Temporary Pool, Long Beach
Awarded by: American Public Works Association – Southern California Chapter
Project Award
Reata Park, San Juan Capistrano
Awarded by: American Public Works Association – Southern California Chapter
Project Award
El Camino Real Retaining Wall, San Juan Capistrano
Awarded by: American Public Works Association – Southern California Chapter
Project Award
La Paws Dog Park, Mission Viejo
Awarded by: American Public Works Association – Southern California Chapter
Construction Project of the Year Award
Bake Parkway and Lake Forest Drive Roadways, Bridges and Infrastructure Improvements, Irvine
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter
2013
Outstanding Project Award
Philemon Drive Landslide Repair, Dana Point
Awarded by: California Geotechnical Engineers Association
2011
Project Achievement Award
Ortega Highway Widening, Orange County
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter
Award of Excellence
Ortega Highway Widening, Orange County
Awarded by: American Council of Engineering Companies – Orange County Chapter
2010
Outstanding Community Involvement Project
Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Region 9 (CA)
2009
Project of the Year Award
Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter
Project Achievement Award
PCH Traffic Congestion Relief Project, Dana Point
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers – Orange County Chapter
2006
Project Achievement Award
Salt Creek Ozone Treatment, Dana Point
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County Chapter
2005
Engineering Excellence Merit Award
Covenant Hills, Orange County
Awarded by: Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California, Orange County Chapter
2004
Project of the Year
Oak Knoll Village at Ladera Ranch
Awarded by: Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California, Orange County Chapter
Land Development Project of the Year
Newport Coast, Newport Beach
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County Chapter
Outstanding Small Project Award
Seismic Renovation of the Hotel del Coronado
Awarded by: California Geotechnical Engineers Association
1999
Project of the Year
Oak Knoll Village at Ladera Ranch
Awarded by: Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California, Orange County Chapter
Land Development Project of the Year
Newport Coast, Newport Beach
Awarded by: American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County Chapter
Outstanding Small Project Award
Seismic Renovation of the Hotel del Coronado
Awarded by: California Geotechnical Engineers Association