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Summer Celebration

Posted on Jul. 13, 2022  /  0

Taking advantage of great weather and rooftop views, SMPS DC gathered in late June to celebrate an incredible program year, connect with our peers, and hand out fancy awards! Our SUNsational Summer Celebration included introducing the new 2022-23 Board of Directors and recognizing members who helped elevate the chapter and the profession through their volunteerism and marketing achievements. Please join me in congratulating this year’s award winners and honorees.

2022-23 Board of Directors
President: Amy Cuddy, Ayers Saint Gross
President-Elect: Abby Harrington, Gilbane Building Company
Past President: Kim Metzinger, EYP
Secretary: Courtney Messick, WSP USA Inc.
Treasurer: Jason Moskowitz, Wilmot Sanz
Career Advancement Director: Falynn Schmidt, OTJ Architects
Communications/PR Director: Kaitlyn Sweigard, CMTA
Education Director: Nick Lane, Siemens Industry, Inc.
Member Engagement Director: Karen Cotton, HITT Contracting
Procurement Director: Suzanne Swistak, ECS Mid-Atlantic
SMRT/PRT Director: Stephanie Murdoch, WSP USA Inc. 
Special Events Director: Christine Heffernan, Novel Communications
Chapter Advisor: Laura Ewan, Hickok Cole

President’s Award
Nick Lane, Siemens Industry, Inc.

New Heights Volunteer Service Award
Career Advancement: Jessica Gillette, ABC Virginia
Career Advancement: Amanda D’Luhy, Cooper Carry
Communications/PR: Anne Morris, Parsons
Education: Stephanie Murdoch, WSP USA Inc.
Member Engagement: Greta Arnold, Ayers Saint Gross
Procurement: Joe Monahan, Alpha Corporation
PRT/SMRT: Elizabeth Tuico, Rebel Road Creative Corporation

Marketing Communications Awards
Project Pursuit Marketing Category, First Place: Ayers Saint Gross
Promotional Campaign Category, Honorable Mention: ECS
Website Category, First Place: OCMI

Guru Guidance Mentors & Mentees
Abby Smith, HITT Contracting
Alana Alsop, David M. Schwarz Architects
Allison Johnson, Swinerton
Amanda D’Luhy, Cooper Carry
Anya Walker, GHT Limited
Ashley Campbell, HITT Contracting
Greta Arnold, Ayers Saint Gross
Holly Taubman, Cooper Carry
Mat Daw, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Natalie Angelelli, Forella Group
Noah Aghdam, Salas O’Brien
Tiffany Abbott, Rosendin Electric Inc

New Website Task Force
Courtney Messick, WSP USA Inc.
Jen McGovern, VHB
Jessica Collins, CBRE | Heery
Jordan Garren, Quinn Evans
Laura Ewan, Hickok Cole
Laura Petersen, EYP

Our Summer Celebration was a great reminder of what makes our chapter so special – all of you! It has been a joy to serve as President this past year, and I am thrilled for what’s to come. See you at our 40th anniversary party this fall!

Kim Metzinger, CPSM

SMPS DC President

 

 

 

 

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