Tom Roche Lifetime Achievement Award

The Tom Roche Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual for their long-term commitment to the consulting engineering profession and to the community. Tom Roche was instrumental in establishing ACEC/MN. Not only was he a primary force behind the formation of ACEC, he was also instrumental in establishing chapters in other states. His passion for engineering was unparalleled, and his passion for ACEC was a close second, which is why we continue to bestow this career achievement award in his name.

John Dillingham of Alliant Engineering, Inc. was honored with this year’s Tom Roche Lifetime Achievement Award (pictured left with 2018-19 President, Dan Larson of American Engineering Testing, Inc.). This award is presented to an individual who has contributed a great deal during their career to the engineering profession, ACEC/MN, and the greater community.

John has been giving back for the past 30 years, with the last 24 growing his own engineering firm. For nearly a decade, he helped lead the association on ACEC/MN’s board of directors, concluding with the roles of President and National Director. John has been a regular presenter for the Emerging Leader’s Training and is an attendee of numerous ACEC/MN events, including the Annual Meeting, Fall Welcome & Expo, sporting events, PAC fundraisers, and leadership meetings. John also strongly encourages his employees to participate in events and serve on committees.