Awards - Recognition for AMAFCA Projects
AMAFCA Projects (and the Board of Directors) have been submitted for, and frequently win, regional and national awards. A few of the more recent awards are listed below.
- At the 2011 ESRI International Users Conference in San Diego, California July 11-15, 2011, AMAFCA received an award for Special Achievements in GIS from ESRI. AMAFCA's Interactive Facilities Map was selected from more than 100,000 other nominations from over 300,000 organizations worldwide for the award. The map has received national and international accolades, and has changed the way AMAFCA does business and interacts with the public. (Details) (Photo)
- Engineering Execellence Award 2011, Water and Storm Water Category, from the American Council of Engineering Companies, for the East Branch Channel & Regional Water Quality Facility at Black Arroyo Dam. The project provides water quality treatment for a 2000 acre watershed located in the southern portion of the City of Rio Rancho, discharging to the Black Arroyo, and ultimately to the Rio Grande. It incorporates landscaping, multi-use trails, and a sinuous design, utilizing tinted shotcrete for a more natural look. AMAFCA is a co-owner on this project.
- Engineering Excellence Award 2010, Water Resources Category Winner, from the American Council of Engineering Companies, for the Southwest Valley Storm Drain Improvements at Rio Grande High School. The project included a flood control system and drainage pond that provided significant storage for large storm events to protect the Rio Grande High School campus and nearby homes and streets. This project constructed a portion of the Southwest Valley Flood Reduction Project that is a cooperative effort between Bernalillo County, AMAFCA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Making a Difference Award from the National Partnership for Highway Quality, for the I-40/98th Street to West Central Interchange Project. AMAFCA’s 98th Street Surge Pond Dam is an integral part of this project. (Press Release)
- Regional Leadership Award for 2008, AMAFCA Board of Directors (award given to all current and former Directors), Mid-Region Council of Governments.
- Engineering Excellence Award 2007, Water Resources Category Winner, from the American Council of Engineering Companies, for the West I-40 Diversion Channel Phase III. (Photo)
- First Place 2006 from American Public Works Association, New Mexico Chapter for the West I-40 Diversion Channel Phase III. (Photo)
- Best of 2006 Award from Southwest Contractor/McGraw-Hill Construction, for the Engineering Design of the West I-40 Diversion Channel Phase III. (Photo)
- Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies, for the Isleta Boulevard, Phase 1A-Sanchez Farm Project, 2006.
- Regional Excellence Public Partnership Award 2005, to AMAFCA and Bernalillo County from the Mid-Region Council of Governments, for commitment to innovative inter-jurisdictional cooperation in the design and construction of the Sanchez Farm Project.
- Special Water Resources Award for Engineering Excellence 2004, for the North Pino Storm Water Quality Enhancement Project, from the American Council of Engineering Companies / New Mexico.
- Award of Merit for Contributing to the Urban Quality of Albuquerque from The Albuquerque Conservation Association (TACA), November 2002.
- Project of the Year from American Public Works Association, New Mexico Chapter for Calabacillas Arroyo Stabilization & San Antonio Arroyo Projects, 1998.
