Young Engineer of the Year Award
The Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers (HSPE) is responsible for selecting annually the individual who will receive the Young Engineer Award. The candidate chosen must be a practicing professional engineer in the State of Hawaii and 35 years of age or younger. The technical accomplishments of the candidate and his or her professional, civic and community contributions are thoroughly evaluated. The award is conferred at the HCES Engineers' Week Banquet. The first award was given in 1984.
Eligibility:
The following criteria shall be applied when nominating a candidate for the award:
- The nominee shall be 35 years of age or younger by January 1st of the year the award is to be made.
- The nominee shall be a current practicing professional engineer in the State of Hawaii.
- He or she shall be a current resident of the State of Hawaii.
- The nominee need not be a member of the any society affiliated with the HCES.
- The nominee shall not currently be a State Officer or Director for the HSPE.
Selection:
The following point system is applied in the selection process:
- Technical Accomplishment (Awards Received, Papers & Presentations, Major Projects Undertaken) - 30%
- Professional History and Contributions (Positions Held, Professional Affiliations, Special Contributions to Profession & Special Recognition) - 35%
- Civic and Community Contributions (Affiliations, Positions Held, Special Recognition Received) - 20%
- Recommendation (Why the candidate is nominated) - 15%