M.C. Dean Wins ACEC Grand Pinnacle Award and National Recognition
M.C. Dean received the 2025–26 Grand Pinnacle Award, the highest honor from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Metropolitan Washington (ACEC/MW), and the ACEC National Recognition for its Washington Aqueduct Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Upgrades project. Tysons, Va. — ACEC/MW presented the award to the top project selected from five Grand Award winners at its Engineering Excellence Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. “Upgrading a legacy SCADA system within a water treatment facility that operates 24/7 demanded precise engineering and unwavering coordination. Our team rose to that challenge, delivering a modern, resilient control system without disrupting critical operations,” said Bob Link, M.C. Dean vice president of Automation Systems. “This recognition reflects our commitment to technical excellence and dependable public infrastructure. We’re proud of what we accomplished and grateful for the trust the Washington Aqueduct placed in us.” ...