LANSING, MI — The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/Michigan) recently presented the 2025 member Firm of the Year award at the Engineering & Surveying Excellence Awards Gala held in Portage, Michigan.
The Firm of the Year award is the highest ACEC/Michigan honor bestowed, and the only award program instituted to recognize ACEC/Michigan member firms for their leadership in professional practice and community service. Recognition is based on actions taken by a member firm to progressively develop its management practices and for assuming leadership roles in community outreach activities and ACEC/Michigan programs that strengthen the profession for all members.
This year’s recipient was honored for its dedication to advancing the engineering profession and supporting ACEC initiatives. Spicer Group, Inc. (Spicer) plays a vital role in ACEC/Michigan, with Eric Barden serving on the Board of Directors and Phil Westmoreland, Jen Garza, Darrin Wilson, and others leading key committees. Spicer has had several employees complete the Emerging Leaders Program and regularly submits projects into the Engineering & Surveying Excellence program.
Spicer is supportive of ACEC advocacy efforts, contributing to the ACEC PAC and participating in ACEC/Michigan’s Congressional Fly-in to address critical issues like infrastructure funding, R&D tax policy, and workforce development. Spicer is helping to attract talent to the profession through various programs like the Construction Science Expo, MDOT TDRP, and the TRAC Bridge Builder program.
Spicer has earned the PSMJ Circle of Excellence Platinum Award. Their community impact includes employees leading STEM outreach, river cleanups, and charity fundraisers — efforts that earned Dennis Louney the Volunteer of the Year Award.
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The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan is the voice of Michigan's engineering industry. Council members — numbering over 100 firms throughout the state — are engaged in a wide range of engineering/architectural/surveying works that propel the state's economy and enhance and safeguard Michigan's quality of life.
