LANSING, MI — The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/Michigan) recognized two member firms with its 2026 Firm of the Year awards during the Engineering & Surveying Excellence Awards Gala at The Fillmore Detroit.

OHM Advisors, headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, earned the Large Firm of the Year award for its extensive leadership at the state and national levels. The firm’s contributions include:

• National and state leadership roles, with CEO Jon Kramer serving as Michigan’s National Director and Alumni Committee Chair, and Firm Principal Matt Parks leading the Water/Wastewater Committee.
• Strengthening industry collaboration, including active involvement in the Engineering & Surveying Excellence Awards and the Transportation Committee, supporting coordination with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
• Commitment to mentorship and industry growth, demonstrated through participation in the MDOT Mentor‑Protégé Program and support for emerging firms.
• Community engagement and volunteerism, supported by a firm-wide culture of service and a Volunteer Service Leave Program.
• Advocacy for infrastructure and engineering policy, with firm leaders participating in state legislative events and national summits.
• Investment in future talent, including scholarships, internships, K‑12 partnerships, and the innovative GIS Pathways Program. Kramer also is an instructor on leadership for the Emerging Leader’s Program.
• Recognition for technical excellence, including multiple project awards and maintaining Esri Gold Partner status.
Small Firm of the Year: Williams & Works
Williams & Works of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was honored as the Small Firm of the Year for its leadership, innovation, and service to both the profession and the community. Highlights include:
• Active engagement in ACEC/Michigan governance, with Nathan Breese serving as an Observer on the Board of Directors and Brandon Mieras as a graduate of the Emerging Leaders Program. Mieras has contributed for many years, having served as Chair of the ACEC/USDA RD/EGLE/MEDC Committee.
• Advocacy for the engineering profession, including legislative outreach and client education on critical funding opportunities and technical engineering issues.
• Technical innovation, most notably presenting Michigan’s first Aerobic Granular Sludge plant and collaborating with EGLE on groundwater management and well construction policy discussions.
• Recognition for project excellence, including an Honorable Conceptor Award for the Cutler Road Bridge and additional recognition for the Greenville wastewater project.
• Community involvement, from sponsoring local events and supporting scholarships to participating in volunteer efforts such as the Amway Riverbank Run and mentoring students through internships and the MDOT TRAC Design Bridge Build Contest.