Member News: Pennoni President Receives Prestigious ASCE Award

Pennoni President & CEO Anthony Bartolomeo (center) honored for commitment to infrastructure. 

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Pennoni President & CEO Anthony Bartolomeo, PE, F. ASCE, recently received the President’s Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), having accepted the honor at the Society’s Annual Convention in Portland, OR on Friday, September 30.  The President’s Award was created in America’s Bicentennial Year to commemorate our nation’s first President, George Washington, who was also a civil engineer and land surveyor. The award is given annually to an ASCE member who donates distinguished time and service to his or her community.​

Bartolomeo was selected for the award “for developing the ASCE Grand Challenge to reduce our nation’s infrastructure lifecycle costs by 50% by 2025, encouraging youth to attain 21st century skills and post-secondary education, and his ongoing commitment and leadership to community and non-profit organizations,” as stated by his award citation. In selecting Bartolomeo for this award, the Council particularly noted his deep commitment to community service.
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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the oldest national engineering society. ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society’s economic and social engine – the built environment – while protecting and restoring the natural environment.

Media Inquiries:
​​Emily Boeglin
Pennoni Public Relations Coordinator
610-422-2464
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