NCEES announces 2026 service award winners

NCEES will honor 10 individuals for their dedicated service to the organization and the engineering and surveying professions at its 2026 annual meeting in Henderson, Nevada.

President’s Award

President’s Award recipients have made outstanding contributions to NCEES and the advancement of licensure and the professions. These recipients are selected by the current president.

Richard Moore, P.L.S.

Distinguished Service Award with Special Commendation

Distinguished Service Award with Special Commendation recipients have made outstanding contributions to NCEES, their board and/or zone, and the advancement of licensure and the professions. These recipients have also received the Distinguished Service Award.

James Riney, P.E., P.S.
Dennis Truax, Ph.D., P.E.

Distinguished Service Award

Distinguished Service Award recipients have made outstanding contributions to NCEES, their board and/or zone, and the advancement of licensure and the professions.

David Beasley, Ph.D., P.E.
Christopher Knotts, P.E.

Meritorious Service Award

Meritorious Service Award recipients have made outstanding contributions to NCEES and provided outstanding service as member board staff.

Kathleen Nosbisch
Jon Wilbeck

Distinguished Examination Service Award

Distinguished Examination Service Award recipients have made outstanding contributions to an NCEES examination program.

Michael Behnke, P.E.
Chun Lau, P.E., S.E.
Raymond Prestridge, Jr., P.E.