Photos from the 2026 CEEM Graduation Dinner.
Please join us in congratulating the following award recipients for the Spring 2026 Graduating Class:
Tullio J. Borri ‘51 Award in Civil Engineering - A certificate and cash prize presented annually by the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics to a senior for outstanding promise of scholarly and professional achievement in civil engineering. This award has been made possible by gifts from the stockholders and employees of the Board of Directors of the Damon G. Douglas Company, a New Jersey-based general contractor, in appreciation of Mr. Borri’s many years of dedicated service and visionary leadership as chairman and president. Awarded to: Gala Cooper (BS'26), Emily Shang (BS'26).
Jewell M. Garrelts Award - Awarded to the outstanding graduating senior(s) who will pursue graduate study in the department that was so long and successfully shepherded by Professor Jewell M. Garrelts. This award is made possible by gifts from alumni and friends of Professor Garrelts and from the Garrelts Family in honor of an outstanding engineer, educator, and administrator. Awarded to: Emily Djohan (BS'26).
Henry L. Michel Award in Civil Engineering - Established by the Columbia Engineering Alumni Association in memory of Henry L. Michel ‘49, a civil engineer who built Parsons Brinckerhoff into one of the world’s leading engineering companies. A certificate and cash prize are presented annually by the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics to a student or group of students in the department who demonstrate outstanding promise of leadership and professional achievement in civil and construction engineering. The award is in support of a project with emphasis on the construction industry in which the students participate. Awarded to: David Curtin (BS'26).
Mindlin Scholar in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics - This award is presented to graduate students in the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics in recognition of outstanding promise of a creative career in research and/or practice. This award is made possible by gifts of friends, colleagues, and former students of Professor Raymond D. Mindlin, and above all, by the Mindlin Family. It is intended to honor the Mindlin brothers, Raymond, Eugene, and Rowland, who excelled in their respective scientific fields of engineering research, engineering practice, and medical practice. Awarded to: Shqipron Shala (PhD'26), Jinming Zhang (PhD'26).
Moles’ Student Award in Civil Engineering - Awarded to the student or students in civil engineering whose academic achievement and enthusiastic application show outstanding promise of personal development leading to a career in construction engineering and management. Awarded to: Jacob Moreno (BS'26), Ariane Penaherrera (BS'26).
Professor Rene B. Testa Award - This prize is given to graduate students and undergraduate students who have achieved excellence in their academic program and have actively participated in the research and testing mission of Carleton Laboratory. Awarded to: Victoria Maidana Dure (BS'26), Yierfan Maierdan (PhD'26).
The Robert Ridgeway Award (American Society of Civil Engineers) - Awarded to the senior showing the most promise for a professional career in civil engineering and is presented to the graduating senior with the highest GPA. Awarded to: Sonia L’Bahy (BS'26).
Student Chapter Service Award (American Society of Civil Engineers) - Established in 2008 to reward outstanding service to the ASCE student chapter. Awarded to: Victoria Maidana Dure (BS'26), Jacob Moreno (BS'26).
Younger Member Forum Award (American Society of Civil Engineers) - Awarded annually to one or more members of the graduating class whose academic achievements and industry experience demonstrate promise of lifelong contributions to the civil engineering profession. Awarded to: Ramona Delyser (BS'26), Anthony Tipograf (BS'26).
