100 Years of Excellence THE JUDGING PROCESS ENTRY CATEGORIES Entries are submitted by engineering firms located in the United States for projects undertaken anywhere in the world. Entries will be judged in each of the following 12 categories: A. Studies, Research, and Consulting Engineering Services B. Building/Technology Systems C. Structural Systems D. Surveying and Mapping Technology E. Environmental F. Waste and Storm Water G. Water Resources H. Transportation I. Special Projects J. Small Projects K. Energy L. Industrial and Manufacturing Processes and Facilities. RATING GUIDELINES Entries will be judged using the following rating guidelines: Uniqueness and/or Innovative Applications of New or Existing Techniques Future Value to the Engineering Profession and Perception by the Public Social, Economic, and Sustainable Development Considerations Complexity Successful Fulfillment of Client/Owner Needs. Please refer to the 2018 Call for Entries for the detailed judging criteria. REVIEW OF PROJECTS BY JUDGING GROUP On Friday, February 16, 2018, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:45 p.m., you will have an opportunity to review and/or discuss your scoring for the initial 20-35 projects with your Judging Group. Four to six judges will be assigned to each Group and each one of them will be responsible for reviewing the identical 20-35 projects. 4 W W W. AC EC .O RGhttp://www.acec.org