The students who receive the “Jose A. Vila” Scholarship will be honored in more ways than one; it’s a monetary but also it’s the prestige of being recognized by your peers. The scholarship depends upon private donations from our members and local engineering companies. Most of all, it tells the student that he or she is among the elite in the Civil Engineering field. Just to mention some of the past recipients, they are: Mr. Joaquin Aviño P.E., former Miami-Dade County Administrator; Ms. Isabel Padron, P.E., Project Manager, Miami-Dade County; Mr. Roberto Carballo P.E., President of C3TS Engineers, Architects and Planners.

The “Jose A. Vila” Scholarship was created during the late 60’s to aid financially disadvantaged civil engineering students at the University of Miami. When FIU became accredited, our predecessors looked at FIU as another option and unanimous decision was made by the Board of Directors to include FIU in the “Jose A. Vila” Scholarship. Recently, the Association has decided to include the University of Florida.

More Info: Premio Vila

Application: Premio Vila Application

1. An established reputation for services to CAACE and other engineering
organizations.

2. Personal character, integrity, and public image above reproach.

3. An established reputation for civic, community, and public activities and responsibilities.

4. Significant contribution towards improving the professional aspects of civil engineering education.

5. Participation in the professional guidance of qualified young people who seek civil engineering as a career and professional development of young engineers in the formation stages of their career, or other evidence of merit, which in the judgment of the Awards Committee, shall have advanced the Association’s professional objectives.

6. Achievements and distinction in technical field of choice and area of practice (government, education, industry, and private practice).

Application: Young Engineer of the Year Application Form

Engineer of the Year Award

The Luis P. Saenz, Engineer of the Year Award is awarded annually to an exemplary Professional Civil Engineer who, through their projects reflect superior civil engineering skills and represent, through their participation on the profession, a significant contribution to the civil engineering progress and society.   This award is presented to individuals who represent these ideals by achieving greater status on the profession by being appointed to positions of significant importance in the civil engineering profession, either within the government or private firms. This award is named in honor of Luis P. Saenz, P.E. a Cuban born civil Structural Engineer with international recognition.

Application: Engineer of the Year Award Application Form

Lifetime Achievement Award

The Francisco de Albear Award, is named after the 19th century Cuban born civil engineer who was a model for the civil engineering profession in Cuba. He was considered by his colleagues and other scientists of his era a wise man and an excellent civil engineer who left a legacy of his work behind him, including the Havana Water Works (Acueducto de Albear), several bridges, roadways, and numerous other projects of national importance.  His early work includes the mapping of the principal ports of Cuba and the design and construction of irrigation canals among other projects.

This Award is a Lifetime Achievement Award, and is awarded to Professional Civil Engineers who have achieved a distinguished and productive career. These individuals have been a living example of the Civil Engineering Profession by their exemplary contributions and participation in professional and service organizations as well as dedicating themselves to the betterment of the civil engineering profession. This award gives recognition to individuals who have made outstanding and unusual contributions toward the advancement of our profession.

Lifetime Achievement Award Application Form

Civil Engineering Profession Commitment Award

The Plinio Villanueva Award is given to a member of C-AACE who has a long history of service and commitment to C-AACE, and who has also made a commitment, through actions and efforts, to the advancement of the Civil Engineering profession. The Plinio Villanueva Award is named after Plinio.

Application: Civil Engineering Commitment Award Application Form