Six More Weeks of Winter
- Lincoln Leaman, PE
- Feb 11
- 3 min read
Well, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow so, we can expect six more weeks of winter. Hopefully that means a lot of snow as we are only about 58% of average right now. Luckily, we have some fun and informative events coming up to keep your mind off the winter doldrums!
If you attended our Past Presidents Winter Gala (formerly the Hard Hat and High Heels Gala) you not only had a great time but, we raised a ton of money for the chapter's scholarship program. This event was our signature event of 2026, and it wouldn’t be possible without support from our members attending and our sponsors.
Celebrate!
It was a glorious night celebrating the Sierra Chapter's past presidents, Sierra Chapter Excellence in Engineering Award winners, and this year’s Tim Fleming Memorial Scholarship winners with an incredible skyline view of the city at night. This year’s scholarship winners are Alexander Hu (not pictured) and Md Musfiqur Rahman Bhuiya (Sifat), both from UC Davis.
We also awarded the chapter's Legacy Award to Tom and Donald Blackburn, of Blackburn Consulting, the first ever father/son duo to serve as Sierra Chapter President. Congratulations to you both as valuable industry partners and friends.
Speaking of awards, ACEC CA is holding its annual conference and Engineering Excellence Awards Gala on February 18 and 19 at the Disneyland Hotel.
Several of our member firms will receive awards at this event. I hope to see some of you there!
Plus, remember to celebrate Engineers Week, February 23-27.
Upcoming Events
Looking forward to March, we have a joint dinner meeting with North Region Calmentor on March 19, at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West. Our guest speaker is Greg Wong, CT District 3 Deputy District Director, Program Management.
Registration closes March 11.
Member Spotlight
The Sierra Chapter is pleased to feature GFT in our member spotlight. GFT is a global leader in infrastructure and environmental solutions, delivering innovative, sustainable outcomes across planning, engineering, construction, and consulting. With more than $1B in annual revenue and a team of more than 5,000 experts, Engineering News-Record recently recognized the firm’s growth by ranking GFT #18 on its Top 500 Design Firms list, as well as #6 in transportation, #10 in pure designers, and #16 in water.
With 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, and designers in 130 offices, GFT is poised to build on its 110-year-old, trusted legacy to drive long-term value for its customers across the transportation, water, power, environmental, and federal markets. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch.
View their full bio and sample projects on our homepage.
Dinner Meeting Sponsorship Program
The Sierra Chapter now offers a new opportunity for member firms to sponsor a dinner event. For as little as $500, firms will receive:
Recognition on our website and in the President’s Message
One registration and a seat at the Guest of Honor Table
Recognition at the beginning of the meeting
2-minute introduction of your company
Thank you at the end of the meeting
Please contact Stephanie Crary at stephaniecrary@ACEC-ca-sierrachapter.com to
secure your spot.
Reminder - Volunteers Wanted
The Sierra Chapter is seeking volunteers to join our chapter’s committees for Events and Young Members. If your firm is an ACEC Sierra Chapter Member, you’re a member too!
If you or someone you know is interested in participating in one of our committees, please contact stephaniecrary@ACEC-ca-sierrachapter.com.
~Lincoln Leaman
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