Posted on July 29, 2026
At its annual meeting in Montreal last week, WEDA was proud to announce the following awards and recipients
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) recognized outstanding individuals, organizations and projects during its annual conference with awards presented at both the Gala Dinner and the Presidential Luncheon.
Gala Dinner Awards
Dredger on Deck
- Jerry Bishop, JF Brennan
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Ancil Taylor, Ancil Taylor Dredging Consulting
- Peggy Derrick, EA Engineering, Science and Technology Inc. (PBS)
Dredger of the Year
- Mike Warwick, Manson Construction Co.
Special Recognition Award
- Carol Shobrook, WEDA
Presidential Luncheon Recognition Awards
Young WEDA Professional of the Year
- Amanda Harrick, PE, Port of Houston
Best Author – “Why Dredging is Good”
- Michael B. Kabiling (Sponsored by DSC Dredge)
Best Author
- Magdalena Asborno
- Benjamin Emery
- A. Gharagozlou
- A.D. Godfrey
- C. Phillips
- K.N. Mitchell
- Moffatt & Nichol and WEDA
Young Author
- Maxim Audet Daigle (YA)
- A. Mercier-Rémillard
- Anchor QEA
Safety Excellence Awards
Dredging Project
- JF Brennan
Dredging Contractor
- CEDA
- Manson Construction
Environmental Excellence Awards
Infrastructure-Based Project Utilizing Dredging
- Leonard’s Wharf Reconstruction and Expansion
- New Bedford Port Authority
- New Bedford, Massachusetts
Environmental-Based, Beneficial Use-Focused Project Utilizing Dredging
- University Lakes Restoration Project
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Environmental-Based, Remediation-Focused Project Utilizing Dredging
- Munger Landing Remedial Action
- Duluth, Minnesota
