History
The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) has created the Allen D. Williams Scholarship Foundation in memory of Allen Williams, ACEC Chair from 2004-2005 and founder of A. D. Williams Engineering Inc.
The Scholarship Award is presented each year to a young employee of an ACEC member firm (meeting the FIDIC criteria for a Young Professional including an upper age limit of 35 years) who demonstrates involvement with, or contribution to, priorities identified by an ACEC Member Organization or ACEC itself.
The Scholarship Award provides the winner with funding to cover registration to the annual FIDIC Conference, plus economy airfare return, accommodation and meals during the conference, up to a limit of $5,000.
To be nominated as a potential candidate, submissions are made to an ACEC Member Organization, summarizing the candidate's involvement and/or contribution to industry initiatives.
This prestigious annual award serves as an incentive for Young Professionals of member firms to get involved with their respective Consulting Engineering Industry Associations to advance the priorities identified by these organizations. In the process they enhance their knowledge of industry issues and advance their own professional development. The winner benefits from attending an international conference of key industry stakeholders providing insights of global issues and developments.
The concept of the Allen D. Williams Scholarship was first proposed by 2007-08 Chair Leon Botham as a means of honouring the memory of ACEC Past Chair Allen D. Williams.
Since its inception, the Allen D. Williams Scholarship Foundation has officially raised $ 109,000.
Thanks to all those who have pledged!
Click here to view pictures from gala events contributing to the fundraising efforts of the Foundation.
