NYSSPE 100th Anniversary Centennial Celebration, which is being held in conjunction with The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) at NSPECon26
Dates: August 5-7, 2026
NYSSPE Gala Dinner on August 6th
Location: New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn, NY
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Key Highlights & Activities:
The event features a lineup of Professional Seminars and Guided Tours.
A centerpiece of the celebration is NYSSPE Gala Dinner scheduled for August 6th.
Brooklyn Bridge Guided Walk & Centennial Plaque Dedication
Women’s Leadership Program
New Professionals Game Night
Order of the Engineer
NYSSPE Centennial Journal – Advertising Opportunities Click Here
As NYSSPE Celebrates 100 Amazing Years, we’re creating a beautiful full-color, keepsake book “NYSSPE Centennial Journal”. To honor our history with accomplishments in the engineering profession and our dedicated officers, members and partners that made it happen.
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Become a Centennial Gala Sponsor. This momentous occasion provides a unique opportunity to showcase your brand, connect with key stakeholders, and demonstrate your commitment to the future of engineering in New York. We invite you to explore our premium sponsorship packages and become a valued partner in this historic celebration.
NSPECon26 Schedule: Click Here
Education Session and Tour Descriptions: Click Here
NYSSPE Gala Dinner Only Registration: Click Here
Aug. 6th | 5:30pm
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Early Bird Rate until June 25th
Have questions contact Jen Miller 518-283-7490
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CONGRATULATIONS to our 2026 NYSSPE Award Winners
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Centennial Project of the Year: Brooklyn Bridge Rehabilitation
Owner: NYC Department of Transportation | Project Design Firm: Parsons
Engineering Project of the Year: NYC Central Business District Tolling Program
Owner: MTA | Partners: NYSDOT, NYCDOT and TransCore
Construction Project of the Year: Allegany County CR 26 Emergency Response & Bridge Replacement
Owner: Allegany County | Project Design Firm: LaBella Associates
Engineer of the Year: Catherine Sheridan, PE
President, MTA Bridges and Tunnels
Professional Engineer in Government: Diane Kenneally, PE
Chief of Staff & Chief Administrative Officer, MTA Bridges and Tunnels
Young Engineer of the Year: Rebecca Sheely-King, PE, SE
Structural Engineer, LaBella Associates
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NYSSPE 100th Anniversary Merchandise Store
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Brief History – 1926 – 2026
April 27, 1926, was set as the date for a general organization meeting to which engineers who had expressed an interest in the formation of a professional society were to be invited. On May 11, 1926, the first general assembly, participated in by public invitation, took place at the Schnorer Club, 163rd Street and Eagle Avenue, Bronx. On this occasion an election was held, and headquarters were temporarily established at 470 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx. The New York State Society of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors was officially born!
Key Milestones:
• 1926: NYSSPE founded by 14 licensed engineers and surveyors in New York.
One of them: David B. Steinman a civil engineer. He was the designer of the Mackinac Bridge and many other notable bridges, and a published author.
He grew up in New York City’s lower Manhattan and lived with the ambition
of making his mark on the Brooklyn Bridge that he lived under.
• 1934: NYSSPE played a role in forming the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE).
• Early Focus: Advocating for licensure laws, ethical practice, adequate compensation, and public recognition for engineers.
• Local Growth: Local chapters, like the Monroe Professional Engineers Society (MPES) in 1929, quickly followed.
• STEM Initiatives: Developed early STEM programs (originally “Learn Tech”) in the late 1980s, led by Beverly Schwartz.
