POY Award Winners

Environment $5M – $25M

• Agency: City of Aberdeen
• Primary Contractor: Quigg Bros
• Primary Consultant: HDR

Fry Creek Pump Station

The City of Aberdeen’s new pile supported 300 cubic-feet-per second Fry Creek pump station includes tide gates and fish barrel intake screens to reduce flooding by hydraulically separating the basin from tidal influences while also protecting fish year-round.

Environment $25M – $75M

• Agency: WSDOT
• Primary Contractor: Walsh Construction Company II, LLC
• Primary Consultant: Stantec
• Other Consultant: GeoEngineers

SR 108 & US 101, Mason and Thurston Co Fish Barriers – Remove Fish Barriers

The SR 108 & US101, Mason Thurston Counties Fish Barriers removal project removed 6 existing barriers to fish migration and replacing them with seven fish-passable structures to provide safe passage for salmonoid species native to the affected streams.

Sustainability

• Agency: Seattle City Light
• Primary Contractor: Lydig Construction
• Primary Consultant: HDR

Native Salmonid Conservation Facility

Seattle City Light’s Native Salmonid Conservation Facility has been recognized as the Sustainability Project of the Year by the Washington chapter of the American Public Works Association.

Transportation Less than $5M

• Agency: City of Auburn
• Primary Contractor: Pivetta Brothers Construction, Inc.
• Primary Consultant: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

Coal Creek Springs Transmission Main Replacement Project

The Coal Creek Springs Transmission Main Replacement Project replaced a nearly century-old section of Auburn’s vital water pipeline beneath the White River with a new utility bridge that not only safeguards the city’s water supply but also enhances public access by connecting Game Farm Park and Game Farm Wilderness Park with a pedestrian trail.

• Agency: City of Sumner
• Primary Contractor: W. Scott Construction Co.
• Primary Consultant: BCRA
• Other Consultant: Consor (Const Mgmt)

Main Street & Wood Avenue Intersection Improvement

The intersection of Main Street and Wood Avenue is a well-designed, functional space that reflects the City’s dedication to safety, efficiency, and a welcoming environment for all who travel through it.

Transportation $5M – $25M

• Agency: King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
• Primary Contractor:
  • Segment A: Rodarte Construction
  • Segment B: Ceccanti, Incorporated
  • Segment C: Kraemer North America
• Primary Consultant: Huitt-Zollars

Foothills Trail, Phase II

The Foothills Trail project provides 1.2 miles of sustainable community-enhancing regional trail that provides pedestrian, bicycle, and emergency vehicle connection from Enumclaw to Buckley, including an iconic three-span steel arch bridge across the White River.

Transportation Small Agency $5M – $25M

• Agency: City of Wenatchee
• Primary Contractor: J&K Earthworks LLC
• Primary Consultant: PSOMAS

MegaKittrick: McKittrick St – North Wenatchee Avenue to BNSF

Aimed at improving safety and stimulating economic growth, and distinguished by the collaborative spirit of the project team in overcoming significant obstacles, the City of Wenatchee’s “MegaKittrick” project successfully consolidated three federally funded projects to enhance transportation infrastructure and create a future gateway to the Columbia River waterfront.

Transportation $25M – $75M

• Agency: City of Seattle, Office of the Waterfront & Civic Projects
• Primary Contractor: Hoffman Construction
• Primary Consultant: Jacobs Consulting Engineers

Overlook Walk

Overlook Walk is a transformative 60,000 square feet park and pedestrian connection between downtown Seattle and it’s waterfront with 360 views of downtown, the mountains and the Salish Sea; it’s iconic design honors its past, highlights Seattle’s spirit of innovation, and welcomes everyone to experience the city’s natural beauty and vibrant culture.

• Agency: Washington State Department of Transportation | SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program
• Primary Contractor: Graham Contracting, Ltd
• Primary Consultant: TYLin International

SR 520 Montlake to Lake Washington Interchange and Bridge Replacement Project

The SR 520 Montlake Interchange Project is a multimodal, community-reconnecting transportation initiative that replaces aging infrastructure with a seismically resilient bridge, transit hub, and bike/pedestrian pathways to improve regional mobility, safety, and sustainability across Lake Washington.

• Agency: Snohomish County Public Works
• Primary Contractor: Goodfellow Bros.
• Primary Consultant: WSP USA

Index-Galena Road Flood Repair

The Index-Galena Road Flood Repair project successfully restored and realigned a critical access route in Snohomish County through challenging mountainous terrain and sensitive environmental areas, demonstrating resilience, sustainability, and multi-agency collaboration across federal, state, tribal, and community partners.