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Northeast
NY • NJ • PA • CT • MA • RI • NH • VT • ME
Glacial deposits, coastal engineering, and the foundations of America's oldest infrastructure.
124 Recognized FirmsHeadquartered in Nashville, Tennessee
Recognizing the nation's most distinguished geotechnical firms and professionals since the discipline's founding principles were laid into bedrock.
The International Geotechnical Society stands as the preeminent authority in recognizing excellence within the geotechnical engineering profession.
From our headquarters in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee—a city built upon the ancient limestone foundations of the Cumberland Basin—we have cultivated an organization that understands both the science beneath our feet and the professionals who dedicate their careers to understanding it.
Our mission extends beyond mere recognition. We are the architects of professional standards, the curators of engineering excellence, and the bridge connecting distinguished practitioners across every geological terrain of this nation.
To identify, recognize, and celebrate the firms and individuals who exemplify the highest standards of geotechnical engineering practice.
A profession where excellence is not merely achieved but celebrated, documented, and elevated as the standard to which all aspire.
We divide the United States into eight distinct geotechnical regions, each with its unique geological character, challenges, and community of distinguished practitioners.
NY • NJ • PA • CT • MA • RI • NH • VT • ME
Glacial deposits, coastal engineering, and the foundations of America's oldest infrastructure.
124 Recognized FirmsMD • DE • VA • WV • DC
Piedmont geology, Appalachian challenges, and the engineering beneath the nation's capital.
89 Recognized FirmsNC • SC • GA • FL • AL • MS
Coastal plain soils, karst terrain, and hurricane-resilient foundation systems.
156 Recognized FirmsTX • LA • AR • OK
Expansive clays, deltaic deposits, and the engineering demands of energy infrastructure.
142 Recognized FirmsOH • IN • IL • MI • WI • MN • IA • MO
Glacial till, agricultural soils, and the foundations of American manufacturing.
167 Recognized FirmsCO • UT • WY • MT • ID • NM • AZ • NV
Rocky terrain, seismic considerations, and high-altitude engineering excellence.
98 Recognized FirmsWA • OR • AK
Volcanic soils, seismic design, and the challenges of the Cascadia Subduction Zone.
71 Recognized FirmsCA • HI
Active fault zones, liquefaction mitigation, and world-leading seismic engineering.
112 Recognized FirmsEach year, the International Geotechnical Society honors excellence across five prestigious categories, recognizing both established leaders and emerging talent.
One recipient per region
The highest honor bestowed upon a geotechnical engineering firm, recognizing sustained excellence, innovation, and contribution to the profession throughout the year.
National award
Celebrating the single most impressive geotechnical engineering project completed within the calendar year, judged on complexity, innovation, and impact.
National award
Honoring breakthrough methodologies, technologies, or approaches that advance the science and practice of geotechnical engineering.
National award
The Society's most venerable distinction, presented to individuals whose careers have fundamentally shaped the geotechnical engineering profession.
One recipient per region
Recognizing exceptional young professionals (under 35) who demonstrate extraordinary promise and early career achievements in geotechnical engineering.
Firms may self-nominate or be nominated by peers, clients, or Society members. Nominations open each January and close March 31st.
Our Regional Committees—composed of distinguished practitioners and past honorees—evaluate nominees against rigorous criteria of excellence.
Regional finalists advance to the National Board for final selection across all award categories. Deliberations occur in strict confidence.
Recipients are celebrated at our prestigious Annual Gala in Nashville each October, where the profession's finest gather to honor excellence.
Join us at the Grand Hyatt Nashville for three days of recognition, networking, and celebration of the profession's finest achievements.
Reserve Your Place30+ years in geotechnical practice. Former Chair of ASCE Geo-Institute. Native Nashvillian committed to elevating professional standards.
Former regional director for three major geotechnical firms. Expert in organizational excellence and professional development.
Architect of our regional evaluation framework. Published researcher on professional excellence metrics in engineering.
Champion of member engagement and regional connectivity. 20 years building bridges between practitioners nationwide.
Our Advisory Board comprises the most distinguished figures in geotechnical engineering history, providing strategic guidance and ensuring the Society maintains the highest standards of recognition.
International Geotechnical Society
315 Deaderick Street, Suite 1200
Nashville, TN 37238
info@intlgeotechsociety.com
(615) 555-0142
recognition@intlgeotechsociety.com