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WEDA Hall of Fame

 

2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Paul Fuglevand 
In recognition of his outstanding support and contributions to the dredging industry and the WEDA Board of Directors, the Western Dredging Association is pleased to honor Paul Fuglevand by awarding him WEDA's 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award at the GALA dinner during the Dredging Summit & Expo '22.

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 2022 Dredger of the Year Award Winner

Andrew A. Timmis
In recognition of extensive and outstanding contributions to the dredging community and to the Western Dredging Association, WEDA presents Andrew Timmis with the 2022 Dredger of the Year Award.

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2022 Dredging Summit & Expo Safety Excellence Awards 

2022 Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Project 

WEDA is pleased to present WEDA’s 2022 Annual Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Project to Foth Infrastructure and Environment, LLC and Roen Salvage Company for the 2021 Fincantieri Marinette Marine Project.

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2022 Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Contractor

WEDA is pleased to present WEDA’s 2022 Annual Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Contractor to J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.

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 2022 Environmental Excellence Award Winners

For Environmental Dredging
Winner   The project teams for the Lightning Point Shoreline Restoration Project View Citation
 
For Navigational Dredging
Winner  

The project team for the U. S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard Project at Ballast Point, San Diego, CA

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For Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change
Winner     The project team for Cedar Bayou and Vinson Slough Reopening Project View Citation  

 

Best Paper Awards for Virtual Dredging Summit '21

  • Anchor QEA Young Author Award
    • A Study of Emissions and Dredging Efficiencies at Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
    • Kristen Ewert 1, John Kerolus 2 (1. Moffatt and Nichol, 2. Port of Vancouver)
  • DSC Dredges "Why Dredging is Good Award"
    • MANAGING DEBRIS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DREDGING PROJECTS
    • Jamie Beaver 1, Mike Ciarlo 1, Matt Bowman 1, Mike Palermo 4, Don Hayes 5 (1. EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., 2. Mike Palermo Consulting, Inc., 3. The Dredging Professor LLC)
  • Moffatt & Nichol / WEDA Best Paper Award 
    • USACE Expanded Use of Archival Dredging Data
    • Benjamin Emery 1, Magdalena Asborno 2, Kenneth Mitchell 1 (1. USACE, 2. USACE ERDC)

 WEDA Young Professional Award

  • Was presented to Teal Dreher from FLOYD | SNIDER.

 WEDA Best Booth Award

  • Was presented to Bosch Rexroth Hagglunds.

 

2021 Virtual Dredging Summit Awards 

2021 Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Project 

WEDA is pleased to present WEDA’s 2021 Annual Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Project to Ballard Marine Construction’s Ignacio-Mare Island Dutchman Slough Dredging.

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2021 Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Contractor

WEDA is pleased to present WEDA’s 2021 Annual Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Contractor to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock.

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2020 Safety Excellence Award Winners

2020 Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Project 

WEDA is pleased to present WEDA’s 2020 Annual Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Project to Manson Construction Company’s Atchafalaya River and Bayous Chene, Boeuf, and Black, Atchafalaya Bay and Bar Channel, Maintenance Dredging, Non-Continuous, #17-1 / Atchafalaya River and Bayous Chene, Boeuf, and Black, Atchafalaya Bay and Bar Channel in Louisiana

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2020 Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Contractor 

WEDA is pleased to present WEDA’s 2020 Annual Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Contractor to J.E. McAmis, Inc.

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 2021 Environmental Excellence Award Winners

For Environmental Dredging
Winner   The project teams for the BASF Hudson River Remediation and Restoration Project, Rensselaer, New York, comprised of AECOM, BASF Corporation, Land Remediation, Inc. and the ELM Group.   Press Release
 
For Navigational Dredging
Winner  

The project team for the West Bay Dredging and Restoration Project, Louisiana, comprised of US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District; US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center; Weeks Marine, Inc.; Bean Dredging, LLC; Mike Hooks, LLC; Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, LLC; and Manson Construction Company.

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Best Paper Awards for Virtual Dredging Summit '21

  • Anchor QEA Young Author Award
    • River Remediation Case Study: Contact Water Separation and Treatment to Capture PCBs
       Scott Ponstein 1, Connor McNeely 1, Amber Wilson 1 (1. Infrastructure Alternatives, Inc.)
  • DSC Dredges "Why Dredging is Good Award"
    • Vibracore Sediment Acquisition Monitoring (V-SAM) for Remediation Dredging Design at the Portland Harbor Superfund Site
       Paul Fuglevand 1, Dave Browning 2, Connor Lamb 1, Bill Jaworski 2 (1. Dalton, Olmsted & Fuglevand, Inc., 2. Marine Sampling Systems, LLC)
  • Moffatt & Nichol / WEDA Best Paper Award 
    • Revisiting historic dredged material habitat improvement sites informs the future of beneficial use initiatives
       Jacob Berkowitz 1, Kevin Philley 1, Nathan Beane 1 (1. US Army Engineer Research and Development Center)View Paper

 WEDA Young Professional Award

  • Was presented to Jason Raimondi from Wood.

 

2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Craig Daniel Vogt 
In recognition for his life's work promoting environmental sound dredging and dredged material management practices and helping WEDA become a forward-looking environmentally conscious organization, the Western Dredging Association is pleased to honor Craig Daniel Vogt by awarding him WEDA's 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award at the GALA dinner during the Dredging Summit & Expo '19. View Awards Speech

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 2019 Dredger of the Year Award Winner

Matthew Roger Binsfeld
In recognition of his commitment to the dredging community, to the health and safety of the workers in the dredging industry, to the importance of information sharing and for always being available to help other, the Western Dredging Association presents Matthew Roger Binsfeld with the 2019 Dredger of the Year Award. View Awards Speech

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2019 Safety Award Winner

2019 Safety Award Winner - Dredging Project    
CEDA Deep Reach Electric Dredge Design and Execution Syncrude Aurora Tailings Pond
WEDA is pleased to present WEDA’s 2019 Annual Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Project to the CEDA Dredging and Fluid Management Team.		   View Citation | Photo

 

2019 Environmental Excellence Award Winners

For Environmental Dredging
Winner   Restoration of the Former Zephyr Refinery: Fire Suppression Ditch project   Project | Photo
 
Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change:
Winner   La Quinta Aquatic Habitat Mitigation Project in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel   Project | Photo


Best Paper Awards for Dredging Summit & Expo 2019:

Moffatt & Nichol / WEDA Best Paper Award:
The Presence of Microplastics in Bottom Sediments from US Waterways  - view paper
Justin. L. Wilkens, Andrew D. McQueen, Burton C. Suedel, and Joshua J. LeMonte

DSC Dredge, LLC "Why Dredging is Good" Paper Award:
Geospatial Modeling and Suitability Analysis for Beneficial Use: An Integrated Approach - view paper
Hametz, Isaac and Davis, Brian

Anchor QEA, LLC Young Author Best Paper Award:
A Synergistic Approach to Restoring the Caminada Headland - view paper
Taylor, Amanda M., and Dartez, Steve


Best Booth Awards for Dredging Summit & Expo 2019:

The best booth awards were given to:

J. F. Brennan Company, Inc. - Most educational

Survey Equipment Services  - Most eye appealing 

 

2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

William G. Gahagan 
In recognition for his life's work in and towards advancement of the dredging industry, and commitment to sound engineering and experienced-based solutions, the Western Dredging Association is pleased to honor William G. Gahagan by awarding him WEDA's 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was accepted by Grady Bryant.

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 2018 Dredger of the Year Award Winner

David E. Simonelli
In recognition of his extensive and outstanding contributions to the dredging community and to the Western Dredging Association. His commitment to safe operations as a right and responsibility owed by each of us to ourselves and one another has been exemplary. 

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2018 Safety Award Winners

2018 Safety Award Winner - Dredging Contractor    
Manson Construction
WEDA is pleased to present WEDA’s 2018 Annual Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Contractor to 		   View Citation | Photo
     
2018 Safety Award Winner - Dredging Project    
CEDA Syncrude Dredging and Fluid Management Syncrude Mildred Lake Site
WEDA is pleased to present WEDA’s 2018 Annual Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Project to CEDA Syncrude Dredging and Fluid Management for the Syncrude Mildred Lake Site.		   View Citation | Photo
     
2018 Safety Award Winner - Dredging Project    
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc. Flint River Sediment Remediation East Boulevard Former MGP Site
WEDA is pleased to present WEDA’s 2018 Annual Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Project to Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc. Flint River Sediment Remediation East Boulevard Former MGP Site.		   View Citation | Photo

 

2018 Environmental Excellence Award Winners

For Environmental Dredging
Winner   Wagner Creek and Seybold Canal Restoration Project - City of Miami, Florida   Project | Photo
 
For Navigational Dredging 
Winner   Florida Inland Navigation District Intracoastal Waterway Deepening - Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida    Project | Photo
             
Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change:
Winner   Ninigret Marsh Restoration Project - Rhode Island   Project | Photo


Best Paper Awards for Dredging Summit & Expo 2018:

Dredging Contractors of America / WEDA Best Paper Award:
Evaluating Biological Effects of Dredging-Induced Underwater Sounds  - view paper
Andrew McQueen (United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE ERDC)

DSC Dredge, LLC Best Paper Award:
Save Our Indian River Lagoon Project funded Muck Removal, Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department, Brevard County, Florida - view paper
Joe Wagner (Wood plc.)

Anchor QEA Young Author Best Paper Award:
Navigating the Future of Dredging Safety, One Project Launch Meeting at a Time - view paper
Margaret Davis (Hile Group)


Best Booth Awards for Dredging Summit & Expo 2018:

The best booth awards were given to:

Pearce Pump & Supply - Most educational

TENCATE Geotube - Most eye appealing 

2017 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Anthony Binsfeld
In recognition for his life's work in and towards advancement of the dredging industry, and commitment to innovative technologies and practices, the Western Dredging Association is pleased to honor Tony Binsfeld by awarding him WEDA's 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. | View Awards Speech

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 2017 Dredger of the Year Award Winner

Dr. Donald Hayes, PE, BCEE
In recognition of Dr. Donald Hayes' extensive and outstanding contributions to the dredging community and to the Western Dredging Association, WEDA is please to honor Dr. Donald Hayes by naming him the 2017 Dredger of the Year.

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2017 Safety Award Winners

2017 Safety Award Winner - Dredging Contractor    
J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.
WEDA is pleased to present WEDA’s 2017 Annual Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Contractor to J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. for delivering over 2,225,000 man hours without a lost time incident. JF Brennan Company’s exemplary safety commitment and dedication meet and exceed the Western Dredging Association’s stated safety desire to raise safety awareness throughout the dredging and marine construction industry and are greatly appreciated.		   View Citation  | Photo
     
2017 Safety Award Winner - Dredging Project    
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC
WEDA is pleased to present WEDA’s 2017 Annual Safety Excellence Award for a Dredging Project to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC for the John Redmond Dredging Phase 1.		   View Citation  | Photo

 

2017 Environmental Excellence Award Winners

For Navigational Dredging
Winner   Onondaga Lake Restoration in Syracuse, New York, USA   Project | Photo
 
For Environmental Dredging
Winner   Barbours Cut Expansion/San Jacinto Restoration Houston Ship Channel and San Jacinto River, La Porte, Texas, USA   Project | Photo
             
Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change:
Winner   Strategically Placing Dredged Material Enhancing Horseshoe Bend Island, Horseshoe Bend Island Project in the Atchafalaya River, Louisiana, USA   Project | Photo
             


Best Paper Awards for Dredging Summit & Expo 2017:

Dredging Contractors of America / WEDA Best Paper Award:
Application of Laboratory and Modeling Tools to Design Thin Layer Placements Projects for Marsh Nourishment  - view paper
Susan Bailey, Zachary Tyler and Timothy Welp (United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE))

DSC Dredge, LLC Best Paper Award:
Optimizing Construction Equipment for Long-Reach Excavation in the Dredging Industry - view paper
Ben Evans (Caterpilliar, Inc.)

Anchor QEA Young Author Best Paper Award:
System Thinking Approach to Modernization and Maintenance of Aging Inland Waterways Infrastructures - view paper
Zeynep Alkas (PhD Student George Washington University)
Dr. Anna Franz, Ph.D. (Office of the US Courts)
Dr. James S. Wasek, D.Sc. (MITRE Corporation)


Best Booth Awards for Dredging Summit & Expo 2017:

The best booth award was given to the HYPACK / XYLEM Booth

 

Past Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

  • 2022 Paul Fuglevand
  • 2019 Craig Vogt
  • 2018 William Gahagan
  • 2017 Anthony Binsfeld
  • 2016 Bob Randall
  • 2015 Greg Hartman
  • 2014 Larry Patella
  • 2013 Ruud Ouwerkerk & Judy Powers
  • 2012 Albert J. Savage III
  • 2011 Donald R. King
  • 2010 Eric H. Seagren
  • 2009 James P. Rausch
  • 2008 Mort Richardson
  • 2007 Thomas J. Wetta III
  • 2006 John B. Herbich
  • 2005 George Watts
  • 2004 Robert J. Hopman

Past Dredgers of The Year

  • 2022 Andrew Timmis
  • 2019 Matthew Binsfeld
  • 2018 David Simonelli
  • 2017 Donald Hayes
  • 2016 Michael Palermo
  • 2015 Michael Gerhardt
  • 2014 Bob Wetta
  • 2013 Tom Verna
  • 2012 Anchor QEA, LLC
  • 2011 Ancil S. Taylor
  • 2010 Raymond Bergeron
  • 2009 Peter Armistead Bowe
  • 2008 Judith Powers
  • 2007 Victor Buhr
  • 2006 Charles "Chuck" Hummer and Robert E. Randall
  • 2005 Ram K. Mohan
  • 2004 Thomas Wang
  • 2003 Leonard Juhnke
  • 2002 Thomas M. Verna and Glenn Thomas
  • 2001 U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
  • 2000 Craig Vogt
  • 1999 Frank Hazen
  • 1998 Hannon Hairston
  • 1997 William R. Murden
  • 1996 T. L. James Company
  • 1995 John B. Herbich
  • 1994 William F. Zenga
  • 1993 Gregory L. Hartman
  • 1992 Charles E. Settoon
  • 1991 George Watts

Past Environmental Award Winners

  • 2016 Dredging for Coastal Reinforcement
    • Medmerry Managed Realignment, Medmerry, England, United Kingdom.
  • 2016 Environmental
    • Boeing’s Plant 2 Sediment Remediation and Urban Waterway Restoration at the Duwamish Waterway in Seattle, Washington, USA.
  • 2015 Navigational
    Strategically Placing Dredged Material Enhancing Horseshoe Bend Island
  • 2015 Environmental
    East Branch Grand Calumet River Remediation
  • 2014 Navigational
    Port of Kalama TEMCO Berth
  • 2014 Environmental
    Sheboygan River, WI
  • 2013 Navigational
    Deer Island Restoration Project near Mobile, Alabama
  • 2013 Environmental
    Environmental Dredging and Aquatic Enhancement of Lake Beauclair, FL
  • 2012 Port of Anacortes, Washington
  • 2011 Navigational
    Corps of Engineers (PNWA)
  • 2011 Environmental 
    CH2M HILL and Ryba Marine Construction Company

Past Safety Award Winners

  • 2016 Dredging Contractor - J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.
  • 2016 Dredging Project - Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Company
  • 2015 Dredging Contractor - Manson Construction Company
  • 2015 Dredging Project - Terra Contracting Services, LLC
  • 2014  - Enbridge Ceresco Dam Dredging Project & Onondaga Lake Remediation Project
  • 2013  - Hile Group
  • 2012  - Anchor QEA, LLC

Past Booth Awards Winners

  • 2015 Most Eye Appealing
    Survey Equipment Services
  • 2015 Most Educational
    Pearce Pump & Supply
  • 2013 Most Appealing
    Anamar Environmental Consulting, Inc.
  • 2013 Most Educational
    Aqua Survey
  • 2012 Most Appealing
    Anamar Environmental Consulting, Inc.
  • 2012 Most Educational
    HB Wick Drains, A Division of Hayward
  • 2011 Most Appealing
    Rain For Rent
  • 2011 Most Educational
    American Chemical Technologies Inc
  • 2010 Most Appealing
    ARC Surveying and Mapping
  • 2010 Most Educational
    Tencate Geotube
  • 2009 Most Appealing
    HYPack, Inc
  • 2009 Most Educational
    Earth Cam, Inc