Emerging Leader
The ACEC/MN Emerging Leader Award was developed to recognize an ACEC/MN member still in the early stages of their career who has already contributed significantly to the association.
The 2023-24 Emerging Leader Award was presented to Brad Wodash of Kimley-Horn. This award was created to recognize an ACEC member still in the early stages of their career who has already contributed significantly to the association. Brad has been a leader on the Workforce Development committee and has volunteered many hours to support the new Engineering Education Foundation of America, connecting with schools, organizing and recruiting volunteer for school visits, planning for the EEFA booth at the State Fair.
Emerging Leader Award Recipients
2013-14: Jonathan Wacker
2014-15: Bridget Osborn
2015-17: Tim Lamkin, Jr.
2016-17: Jake Turgeon
2017-18: Ricky Kirchner
2018-19: Eric McElrath
2019-20: Vahid Raboodan
2020-21: Lauren Piepho
2021-22: Ryan Vraa
2022-23: Mario Ratnaraj
2023-24: Brad Wodash