PRESS RELEASE
NOVEMBER 18, 2025: Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd. (J&H) is proud to announce that it has received a prestigious National Recognition Award at the ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards gala, held May 5, 2026, in Washington, DC. The award honors the firm’s work on the City of Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant Tertiary Treatment Process Upgrades project, a transformative effort advancing water quality, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure resilience.
Presented annually by the American Council of Engineering Companies, the Engineering Excellence Awards recognize the nation’s most innovative and impactful engineering achievements. Jones & Henry was selected for its forward-thinking design approach and for successfully implementing treatment process improvements that significantly enhance the City of Kalamazoo’s ability to meet its treatment and sustainability goals.
“This recognition is a testament to the strength of our partnership with the City of Kalamazoo and our team’s commitment to delivering practical, forward-looking solutions to complex water challenges,” said Aaron Davenport of Jones & Henry Engineers, who was present in Washington, DC, to accept the award on behalf of the firm. “We are honored to contribute to infrastructure that protects public health and the environment for generations to come.”
The Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant improvements incorporated innovative treatment technology designed to meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements while improving operational efficiency and system reliability. The project reflects a collaborative effort among engineers, city leadership, and project stakeholders to deliver measurable environmental benefits and long-term value to the community.
Jones & Henry Engineers is a leading consulting firm specializing in water and wastewater engineering, with a century-long legacy of helping communities solve their most critical infrastructure challenges. This national recognition further underscores the firm’s commitment to engineering excellence and client-focused service.
About Jones & Henry
Jones & Henry Engineers has been a leader in providing innovative engineering solutions and high-quality consulting services in water, wastewater, stormwater, and civil engineering to municipalities and industries throughout the Great Lakes region since 1926. Currently celebrating its 100th anniversary, the firm has offices in Toledo and Cincinnati (Ohio), Kalamazoo (Michigan), and Fort Wayne and Carmel (Indiana).
About ACEC
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) is the business voice of America’s engineering industry, representing nearly 5,500 firms employing more than 640,000 professionals. ACEC is a federation of 51 state and regional Member Organizations that advocates for policies at the federal, state, and local levels that promote economic growth and improve the quality of life for every American.
CONTACT:
Aaron J. Davenport, PE
Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd.
ADavenport@jheng.com
+1 269-743-3704
