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Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award

American Society of Civil Engineers

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

November 1, 2026

37 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award

Purpose: Recognition of outstanding contributions to sustainable engineering practices in managing shorelines and coastal infrastructure through research, design, construction or management of the natural and built environment in the coastal zone.

Background: Named for Orville T. Magoon, Dist.M.ASCE, who was employed as a coastal engineer for the US Army Corps of Engineers from 1952 to 1985 and was an early leader in sustainability and promotion of the concept of sustainability in coastal engineering research, design, construction and management. The award was established by action of the Society on October 8, 2013.

Focus Areas:

  • Sustainable engineering practices in coastal zone management

  • Balance of coastal values with project needs

  • Research, design, construction, or management of natural and built environment in coastal zone
  • Geographic Scope: Not restricted

    Eligibility:

  • Membership in ASCE is not required

  • No one shall receive the award more than once

  • To be eligible for subsequent nomination cycles after two cycles of non-selection, nominators must produce a new nomination package
  • Award Details:

  • Maximum 1 award per year

  • Consists of a trophy and honorarium determined annually by the Executive Committee of the ASCE Board of Direction based on award endowment income

  • In absence of sufficient qualified nominations, the Awards Committee of COPRI may choose not to make a recommendation in a given year
  • Selection Process:

  • Award Selection Committee consists of 3 COPRI members from coastal committees

  • Terms are 3 years with staggered overlap

  • Committee reviews nominations and recommends winner to COPRI Board

  • COPRI Board approval, then Executive Committee final action
  • Contact: Awards & Honors at [email protected]

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Deadline: November 1st

    Required Materials:
    1. Cover letter signed by nominator
    2. Nominee's CV or biographical information
    3. Two or three letters of recommendation (maximum)

    Submission Method: Submit via the nomination form at the award page

    Questions/Concerns: Contact Awards & Honors at [email protected]

    What American Society of Civil Engineers actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    34
    Total given
    $358K
    Median grant
    $8,406
    Range
    $5,046–$34K
    • By dollars: Virginia 54%, California 14%, Texas 10%. Top recipient cities: Reston, VA; Austin, TX; Tustin, CA.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 9% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Asce Texas Section · Austin, TX

      Chapter program support

      $34K

    • Asce Florida Section · Reston, VA

      Chapter program support

      $25K

    • Asce Los Angeles Section · Tustin, CA

      Chapter program support

      $24K

    • Asce San Francisco Section · San Francisco, CA

      Chapter program support

      $20K

    • University of Nevada · Reno, NV

      Program support

      $15K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    environmentenvironmental-conservation

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