There's No One Better In the Field
WSSI has earned numerous awards and commendations from government agencies and private groups which are a testament to our leadership and excellence in environmental and cultural resources. Click on individual awards links and Field Notes articles for more details.
2017
- Montgomery County (Maryland) Planning Department’s Design Excellence Program award, Open Space and Landscape category for Little Bennett Regional Park's Day Use Area (part of team)
2016
- Fairfax County, Virginia: 2016 Land Conservation Award for the stream restoration project at Wakefield Park (Field Notes article)
- Northern Virginia Building Industry Association: Associate of the Year (Mike Rolband) (Field Notes article)
- City of Alexandria, Virginia: Bernard (Ben) Brenman Award, Outstanding Archaeologist (John Mullen) (Field Notes article)
- National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials' Environmental/Conservation Award (with Fairfax County Park Authority) for the wetlands restoration project at Huntley Meadows Park
- Reston Association: Community Partners of the Year (with Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and Northern Virginia Trout Unlimited) (Field Notes article)
- American Society of Landscape Architects, Potomac Chapter: President's Award for Montgomery County Department of Parks' Little Bennett Regional Park (part of team)
2015
- George Mason University: Volgenau School of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award (Brian Chromey)
- Fairfax County, Virginia: Tree Conservation Award for Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax (Field Notes article)
- Fairfax County, Virginia: Tree Conservation Award for the National Library for the Study of George Washington (Field Notes article)
- American Academy of Environmental Engineering and Science: 2015 Excellence in Environmental Engineering & Science, Grand Prize - Small Projects (DC Water, Division N)
2014
- Fairfax County Park Foundation: 2014 Eakin Philanthropy Award
- Fairfax County, Virginia, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services: Champion Award
- The American Council of Engineering Companies: 2014 Engineering Excellence Awards- Award of National Recognition - Huntley Meadows Wetland Restoration Project, Water Resources Category
- The American Council of Engineering Companies of Metropolitan Washington: 2013-2014 Engineering Excellence Honor Award - Huntley Meadows Park Wetlands Restoration Project, Water Resources Category
- Fairfax County, Virginia: Tree Conservation Award for Huntley Meadows
2013
- City of Alexandria, Virginia: Bernard (Ben) Brenman Award, Outstanding Archaeologist (Boyd Sipe) (Field Notes article)
- Fairfax County, Virginia: Land Conservation Award - Best Protected Environmentally Sensitive Site
2012
- Boy Scouts of America: Recognition and Induction into the Second Century Society
- Fairfax County, Virginia, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services: Champion Award for Public Service in the Area of Innovation
- Fairfax County, Virginia: Certificate of Recognition for Dredging and Stream Restoration Services at Fairfax County Government Center
2011
- Fairfax County, Virginia: Tree Conservation Award (Field Notes article)
- Home Builders Association of Virginia: Associate of the Year (2-time recipient) (Field Notes article)
2010
- Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council: 2010 Conservation Landscaping Contest Winner
- Community Appearance Alliance of Northern Virginia: Reston Stream Valley Stabilization and Restoration Project Honor Award (Field Notes article)
- Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce: Best of Reston, Small Business Leaders Award
- Commonwealth of Virginia: Governor's Environmental Excellence Award
- NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association: Member of the Year (an unprecedented 3-time recipient!)
- Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA): Associate of the Year
- Soil and Water Conservation Society: Ecological Excellence Award for Design
2009
- Washington SmartCEO: 2009 EcoCEO
2008
- Fairfax County,Virginia: Land Conservation Award
- Fairfax County, Virginia: Resolution
- Washington Business Journal: Greater Washington Green Business Awards: Finalist
- Washington Business Journal: Greater Washington Green Business Awards: Team Member
2007
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Low-Impact Development Center: 2007 LID Recognition Program
- Virginia Tech Natural Resources Program: National Capital Region Award
2006
- Charlottesville Waldorf Foundation: Commonwealth Environmental Leadership Award (Field Notes article)
- Fairfax County, Virginia: 2006 Environmental Excellence Award (Field Notes article)
- Fairfax County, Virginia, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services: 2006 Champion Award for Public Service
- U.S. Green Building Council: LEED® CI Gold Certification
- Prince William County, Virginia Partners for the Potomac Stewardship Award (Field Notes article)
- Reston Association: Corporate Sponsor of the Year
2001
- Commonwealth of Virginia, Governor's Patrick Henry Award
- NAIOP, Member of the Year
2000
- Home Builders Association of Virginia: Associate of the Year
- NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association: Award of Excellence
- The Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area Council: Character Counts Award
1996
- Engineers and Surveyors Institute: Technical Associate of the Year
1995
- NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association: Energy and Environment Award
- Engineers and Surveyors Institute: Technical Associate of the Year
1994
- State of Maryland: Governor's Salute to Excellence Award
1993
- Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA): Special Chapter Service Award
- NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association: Member of the Year