At the Future City Competition National Finals
This year we will present numerous "Special Awards" at the 2008 National Engineers' Week Future City Competition national finals. Please visit sponsoring society websites (web addresses provided) for more information about Special Award subject matter.
| Award Name | Award Criteria | Sponsor |
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| Most Innovative Design of Infrastructure Systems | Design that accommodates the most innovative systems (e.g., transportation, water and wastewater) for a community. |
Founded in 1852, ASCE represents more than 123,000 civil engineers worldwide, and is America's oldest national engineering society. ASCE advances professional knowledge and improves the practice of civil engineering as the lead professional organization serving civil engineers and those in related disciplines. |
| Best Indoor Environment | Indoor environment that encompasses occupant comfort, productivity, energy efficiency or air quality |
ASHRAE is an international organization of 50,000 persons with chapters throughout the world. The Society is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit. |
Most Sustainable Buildings |
In recognition of energy efficient buildings that minimize their impact on the outdoor environment and provide indoor environmental quality for building occupants.
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ASHRAE is an international organization of 50,000 persons with chapters throughout the world. The Society is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit. |
| Best Futuristic City | Use of futuristic engineering concepts into city's communications, energy, or transportation systems |
Founded in 1880, ASME International is a nonprofit educational and technical organization serving a worldwide membership and sets many industrial and manufacturing standards. |
| Best Communications System | Strategic placement of a communications system that is both efficient and accurate. |
IEEE-USA advances the public good and promotes the careers and public policy interests of more than 220,000 engineers, scientists and allied professionals who are U.S. members of the IEEE. IEEE-USA is part of the IEEE, the world's largest technical professional society with 360,000 members in 150 countries. |
Protecting the Public's Safety and Welfare through Competent and Ethical Engineering Practices |
Community encouragement and enforcement of engineering practice standards and a code of ethics |
NSPE is
the only engineering society that represents individual engineering
professionals and licensed engineers (PEs) across all disciplines
by promoting engineering licensure and ethics, enhancing the
engineer image, advocating and protecting PEs' legal rights. |
| Most Innovative Power Generation System | Creative concept for producing power for the city. |
The Navy
Nuclear Propulsion Program is responsible for the safe design,
operation, and maintenance of all nuclear propulsion plants
powering our Nation's submarines and aircraft carriers. |
| Best Manufacturing Zone | Strategic placement of industrial zones that allow maximum return for quality of life issues. |
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation (SME-EF), through its Youth Programs, Scholarships and Grants, continues to develop and support programs designed to ignite and fuel the curiosity of young people about manufacturing, engineering, science and technology. To learn more visit: |
| Best Transportation System | Creative design of transportation system that allows both mobility and transport of goods and services |
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Highway Administration. DOT is
at work building a safe and efficient transportation system
for the 21st century - one that is international in reach,
intermodal in form, intelligent in character, and inclusive
in service. |
| Excellence in Systems Integration | Demonstration of excellence in the design of integrated systems of people, material, information equipment and energy. |
Sponsored by the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) The Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) is the world's largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. Founded in 1948, IIE is an international, non-profit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial engineering. With more than 15,000 members and 280 chapters worldwide, IIE's primary mission is to meet the ever-changing needs of its membership, which includes undergraduate and graduate students, engineering practitioners and consultants in all industries, engineering managers, and engineers in
education, research, and government. |
| Best Residential Zone | Strategic placement of residential zones that allow maximum return for quality of life issues | The
Chinese Institute of Engineers/USA (CIE-USA)Chinese Institute
of Engineers CIE-USA is a professional non-profit and non-political
organization founded in 1917 in New York by a group of talented
and forward-looking Chinese engineers who graduated from American
colleges and worked in American railroads and various industries.
Chinese-American engineers in the US have played a significant
role in the rapid growth of technology and communications throughout
the United States. The total membership is around 10,000 nationwide. www.cie-usa.org |
| Best Use of Aerospace Technology in a future city | Best Use of Aerospace Technology in a future city | The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics is one of the
oldest and largest aerospace-related associations. The AIAA has
approximately 31,000 members across the nation and around the world.
The National Capital Section (NCS), with approximately 3,000 members, is
the largest section within AIAA. The
mission of the AIAA National Capital Section is to serve the profession,
by acting as a catalyst for information flow and creative exchange. AIAA-NCS supports the educational
process which promotes future generations of aviation and space professionals by nurturing interest among students. www.aiaa-ncs.org |
| Best Use of Innovative Construction Materials and Techniques |
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American Society for Quality - Design and Construction Division (ASQ). The American Society for Quality, a professional association headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, creates better workplaces and communities worldwide by advancing learning, quality improvement, and knowledge exchange. A world of improvement is available through the American Society for Quality, providing information, contacts, and opportunities to make things better in the workplace, in communities, and in people's lives. www.asq.org |
| Best representation of manufacturer supply chains | The design that considers and accommodates the required manufacturing supply chains: supplies, manufacturing, sales, distribution, and the consumer. | Society of Women Engineers Kimberly - Clark |
| Best Land Surveying Practices | The design that employs the best land surveying practices, taking into consideration the high standards used by surveyors to help protect the public's safety and welfare. |
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) is a national non-profit organization composed of engineering and land surveying licensing boards representing all U.S. states and territories. www.ncees.org |
| The Most Innovative Uses of Aggregates (Crushed Stone, Sand & Gravel) in Designing Future Cities | Innovative and effective uses of crushed stone, sand, and/or gravel in the Future City. |
NSSGA is the National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association. The
association represents the crushed stone, sand and gravel - or aggregate -
industries. Our members account for 92% of the crushed stone and 75% of the sand and
gravel produced annually in the United States. Our products go into the manufacture of asphalt, concrete, glass, paper, paint, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chewing gum, household cleansers and many other consumer goods. Our natural materials are essential for the safety, security and quality of life for all Americans. www.nssga.org |
| Best Management of Water Resources |
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Bentley Systems, Incorporated, provides software for the lifecycle of the world's infrastructure. The company's comprehensive portfolio for the building, plant, civil, and geospatial vertical markets spans architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and operations. With 2005 revenues reaching $336 million, Bentley is the leading provider of AEC software to the Engineering News-Record Design 500 and major owner-operators. www.bentley.com |
| Best Fire Protection Engineering | Society demands that buildings be free of threat from fire. Fire protection features may include structural fire resistance, detection and suppression systems, egress systems, alerting systems, and limitation of combustibles. The fire protection engineer ensures that these features all work together as a system to combat the single phenomenon - fire. | The Society of Fire Protection Engineers was established in 1950 and incorporated as in independent organization in 1971. It is the professional society representing those practicing the field of fire protection engineering. The purpose of the Society is to advance the science and practice of fire protection engineering and its allied fields, to maintain a high ethical standard among its members and to foster fire protection engineering education. www.sfpe.org |
| Innovative Solutions for Water and Wastewater Utilities to reduce costly reinvestment in America’s aging infrastructure |
The award is judged using two main criteria: addressing an important challenge within the water and/or wastewater infrastructure related to pipes, plants, pumps, and /or green/natural systems and proposing improvements of water and wastewater infrastructure through sustainable methods. |
WEF Stockholm Junior Water Prize Committee is the award sponsor through support by ITT Industries. Founded in 1928, WEF is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization with members who work toward the preservation and enhancement of the global water environment. In addition to providing advanced technology products and services, ITT Industries, Inc is the world’s premier supplier of fluid control systems and solutions. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, the company generated $6.8 billion in 2004 sales. |
| Most Innovative Use of Fuel Cell Systems | The city design that utilizes fuel cell systems in an application that is justified by the sustainability principals: People, Planet and Profit. As a green and primary energy source, the use of fuel cells in the city's energy infrastructure must show positive effects on the people and environment, while economic benefits are considered. | Plug Power Inc., an established leader in the development and deployment of clean, reliable on-site energy solutions, integrates Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology into backup and primary power products for telecommunications, material handling, utility and uninterruptible power supply applications. The Company is actively engaged with private and public customers in targeted markets throughout the world, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Russia, South Africa and South America. |
Best Future City Project Plan |
Teams should develop a clear statement of what needs to be accomplished on their project, including a list of deliverables. They should also have a project budget and schedule or timeline for the completion of their work. Special consideration will be given to teams that list potential unexpected events/situations they though of that might present challenges for their project and what they did to prevent them. |
With nearly 220,000 members in more than 150 countries, Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading membership association for the project management profession. PMI is actively engaged in advocacy for the profession, setting professional standards, conducting research and providing access to a wealth of information and resources. www.pmi.org |
Best Project Team |
The team that best utilized the talents of their design, engineering, and construction team members to efficiently design and build their city. |
Washington Group International provides the talent, innovation, and proven performance to deliver integrated engineering, construction and management solutions for businesses and governments worldwide. www.wgint.com |
Best context sensitive which integrates historical & cultural features into today's environment. |
The city whose design best incorporates historical & cultural sites, buildings, infrastructure and customs. |
Cuban-American Association of Civil Engineers, Inc.(Association of Cuban Civil Engineers in Exile, Inc.) www.c-aace.org |
Accessible City Award |
Most Accessible Design for people with disabilities, the elderly, and others with mobility impairments. Design that accommodates the most innovative systems (e.g., transportation, parks and recreation) for a community. |
Founded in 1946, Paralyzed Veterans of America is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. Paralyzed Veterans is a dynamic, broad-based organization with more than 19,000 members in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. To learn more about Paralyzed Veterans, visit its Web site at www.pva.org |
Best Futuristic Personal Transportation System |
Creative design of innovative modes of personal transportation that are safe, clean and practical. | Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company is the world’s second largest automaker, with approximately 335,000 employees in 200 markets on six continents. Its automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive related services include Ford Credit, Quality Care, Motorcraft and Hertz. Ford’s world headquarters is located in Dearborn, Michigan. For more information about Ford Motor Company, please visit www.ford.com |
