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The deadline is November 1, 2026.

Orville T. Magoon Sustainable Coasts Award

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

November 1, 2026

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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

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]

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