To recognize the best in project delivery, AWP+ Leadership, and future leadership potential, APDA has created the AWP+ Awards program. If you or your organization or someone you know has done something noteworthy in the area of AWP please submit an nomination.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: OCTOBER 16, 2026.

The awards will be given out at the CII Global AWP+ Conference in Houston, Texas on November 19, 2026.

Lifetime Achievement in Capital Project Delivery

Recognizing a career of distinguished contribution to capital project delivery and the advancement of Advanced Work Packaging.

Eligibility & Criteria
Nomination Form (note: no self-nominations accepted)

Innovation in Digital Project Delivery

Recognizing individuals and teams whose innovation in digital project delivery has measurably advanced Advanced Work Packaging and capital project delivery.

Eligibility & Criteria
Nomination Form (note: no self-nominations accepted)

Individual/Team/Company/Project

Recognizing major impact at the field execution level through disciplined WorkFace Planning

Eligibility & Criteria
Nomination Form

Recognizing excellence in Advanced Work Packaging and Advanced Project Delivery on capital projects

Eligibility & Criteria
Nomination Form

Recognizing an academic whose research, teaching, and industry collaboration have advanced capital project delivery

Eligibility & Criteria
Nomination Form

This award recognizes a woman whose leadership, expertise, and dedication have contributed meaningfully to the advancement of capital project delivery and the construction industry. It celebrates excellence in her chosen field, a generous spirit of mentorship and knowledge sharing, and a lasting positive influence on both the industry and the next generation of women who will help shape its future.

Eligibility & Criteria
Nomination Form

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: OCTOBER 16, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Leigh Ann Konieczny at leighann@theapda.com. Submit applications to submissions@theapda.com.

The awards will be given out at the CII Global AWP+ Conference in Houston, Texas on November 19th.

The Advanced Project Delivery Scholarship and Mentorship Program is a professional development sponsorship designed to build next-generation leadership capability in capital project execution. Recipients receive full Level 3 certification through AWP University (CII-sponsored), complimentary access to the AWP+ Conference, and structured one-on-one mentorship from an experienced industry leader matched to their award, gaining direct exposure to leading owners, EPCs, contractors, and industry experts.

The program recognizes talent across four distinct scholarship categories, each reflecting a different stage of the industry journey: entry into the field, entry for women building careers in construction, advancement into project delivery leadership, and innovation through digital and technology enablement.

Applications are evaluated through a structured, merit-based process. Because applicants enter the program at very different career stages, each category is scored against criteria appropriate to that stage, so an early-career applicant is judged on potential and initiative, not on a track record they have not yet had the opportunity to build. Independent scoring and committee review ensure a fair, calibrated, and defensible selection process aligned with long-term industry advancement and workforce development goals.

Scholarships include:

• Full Level 3 Certification: AWP University
• Complimentary AWP+ Conference Access
• Dedicated mentor

WHO IT’S FOR:
Recent graduates and university students entering capital project delivery, construction, or related fields.

WHAT IT RECOGNIZES:
Strong aptitude, curiosity, and early initiative in professionals just beginning their industry careers. This award is about potential, not a proven track record.

Robin Mikaelsson is the past President of AWP University and currently serves as a Senior Project Manager at PTAG. With over 30 years in construction, project engineering, and construction planning and scheduling, Robin has implemented Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and technology solutions on more than 150 industrial projects ranging from $1.5 million to $63 billion in total installed cost. He spearheaded development of the AWP University curriculum, which has since served more than 6,000 students. He is a CII Certified AWP Expert and CII Registered Trainer, has served on numerous CII and COAA research teams, including RT272, RT319, RT315, RT323, RT334, and RT346, chaired RT365. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the AWP Community of Business Advancement (CBA). In 2026, Robin received CII’s Outstanding Volunteer Award in recognition of his longstanding leadership and contributions to the industry. He holds credentials from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), the University of Houston, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

WHO IT’S FOR:
Women new to the industry, entering careers in construction and capital project delivery.

WHAT IT RECOGNIZES:
Strong potential, initiative, and commitment to building a lasting career in construction, together with the applicant’s role in encouraging broader representation of women in the field.

D’Tara “DT” Frank, MBA, is a Manager of Construction at Dow, where she leads execution on large industrial capital projects. She is also a published author: her “Building the Future” collection, including Girls in Engineering and Construction: Inspiring the Next Generation to Design, Lead, and Build the World and a companion STEM coloring book, is written to inspire young girls to pursue careers in engineering and construction. D’Tara brings a practitioner’s perspective to mentoring women entering the field, pairing hands-on construction management experience with a genuine commitment to expanding representation and opportunity for women across the industry.

WHO IT’S FOR:
Established professionals with a demonstrated track record of delivery who are ready to step into greater leadership responsibility in Advanced Project Delivery (APD), including integrated governance, collaborative delivery models, and Advanced Work Packaging practices.

WHAT IT RECOGNIZES:
Demonstrated leadership impact, measurable delivery results, and readiness to advance into broader project delivery leadership.

Juan Sebastian Velasco Marin, PMP, is the Global Director of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) at Worley and a recognized leader in project delivery, construction planning, and digital transformation for capital projects. A Civil Engineer with nearly two decades of experience, he has worked across power, refining, LNG, offshore, mining, and industrial projects throughout the Americas, Middle East, and other global regions. Having progressed from field construction and commissioning roles into global leadership positions, Juan brings a practical perspective to integrating engineering, procurement, construction, and digital solutions. His work focuses on advancing AWP, workface planning, AI-enabled project delivery, and execution excellence to improve certainty and outcomes on complex EPC projects worldwide.

WHO IT’S FOR:
Professionals applying digital tools, analytics, or systems to improve capital project outcomes.

WHAT IT RECOGNIZES:
Practical application of digital tools, analytics, and systems that improve predictability, efficiency, and decision quality in project delivery.

Eric Crivella is Vice President of Sales and Business Development at WorkPacks, where he leads go-to-market strategy for Advanced Work Packaging technology. He previously spent over a decade at Bentley Systems as Construction Solutions Director, and has co-founded two construction technology ventures, Common Point and Reality Capture Technologies. Eric previously chaired the CII Advanced Work Packaging Community of Business Advancement (AWP CBA) and is a recipient of the Fiatech STAR Award for his contributions to construction technology innovation. He holds a B.S. in Business Management from Penn State University.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: OCTOBER 16, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Robin Mikaelsson at robin.mikaelsson@ptaginc.com. Submit applications to submissions@theapda.com.

The scholarships will be given out at the CII Global AWP+ Conference in Houston, Texas on November 19th.