WSP Global Excellence Awards: Celebrating our trailblazing talent

An extraordinary group of WSP Visioneers is meeting in Montréal, Canada this June to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues from across our ~83,000-strong global business.

They are the winners of the third edition of our Global Excellence Awards – organized each year to showcase the incredible depth of individual and team talent at WSP. 

From technical innovators taking on critical challenges like water equity, energy transition and climate resilience, to empowering leaders raising the bar for everyone, and bold thinkers shaping the future, their contributions show what’s possible when we push the boundaries in our industry and beyond. 

Driving impact worldwide 

Our latest crop of winners represents both our global reach and local expertise, celebrating people from multiple countries, disciplines and career stages. 

They include an engineer with 40+ years’ experience who has helped shape New York’s iconic skyline, and a rising star championing the next generation of technical innovation. 

During their three-day visit to Montréal, these bright minds are sharing their expertise and experience with our global leadership team, sparking insights that can be applied more broadly across WSP. They will also tour iconic WSP projects across the city and receive their awards at a gala ceremony with senior leadership. 

“Our people are what set WSP apart: their talent, their drive and their deep commitment to making a difference in communities around the world,” explains Mark Naysmith, Global Chief Operating Officer. “Our award winners represent the very best of that dedication. They innovate boldly, collaborate across boundaries and deliver work designed to create lasting impact. Their stories challenge us all to raise the bar and remind us of what we can accomplish together.” 

Bradley Hucker, Rising Star Award winner concludes: “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities and support that have shaped my career so far. I’ve been fortunate to work with great teams across WSP, and I’m excited to continue learning, growing and contributing to what comes next.”

Global Achievement Award

Gary Pomerantz, United States 
Strengthening communities through trusted leadership on complex, high-impact projects.

Business Growth Award (joint winners)

Changhua Offshore Wind Farm Project led by Jay Ke Hung Chieh, Asia 
Advancing renewable energy for more resilient communities across Taiwan. 

Specialist Professional and Technical Services Team led by Ian Patey, UK, Ireland & Africa 
Improving transport systems for better-connected, more accessible places. 

Changemaker Award

Joseph Dong, United States
Accelerating digital engineering to create better infrastructure for people. 

Client Focus Award

Tauranga City Council water delivery team led by Mark Hunter, New Zealand
Bringing safe, clean water to neighbourhoods across Tauranga. 

Commitment to Health and Safety Award

Renee Weaver, United States 
Protecting workers from extreme heat through practical, people-first solutions.

Commitment to Quality Award

Swathi Muthanna, India
Elevating program quality to enhance impact for clients and communities. 

Future Ready® Award¹

Javier Fernandez-Divar Sanchez, Central Europe
Evolving safety to support wider adoption of low emission public transport.

Inclusion and Belonging Award

Zoe Maher, Australia
Creating a more inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive.

Leadership Award

Grant Byars, Middle East
Driving community impact through Future Ready® planning and collaborative leadership.

Rising Star Award

Bradley Hucker, UK, Ireland & Africa 
Scaling smarter ways of working to support better-connected transport networks and communities. 

Sustainability and Environment Award

Queen’s Wharf led by Ben Gibbs, Australia
Transforming Brisbane’s riverfront into a vibrant, inclusive, and low carbon community hub.

Technical Excellence Award

High Speed Tunnel CMS Design and Testing team led by Dami Ajewole, UK, Ireland & Africa
Enhancing rail safety and performance through innovative, evidence led engineering.

Major Project Award (joint winners)

Hunter Water Project and Program Management led by Nicholas Dunn, Australia
Delivering safer water, stronger communities, and lasting value through trusted partnership.

Zayed National Museum led by Eben Pieters, Middle East
Making a lasting cultural and community impact through world-class, Future Ready® design.

Project Award (joint winners)

Asset Management Data Standard Network Model project led by John Kreft, New Zealand
Integrating national transport data into a single platform that improves planning and efficiency. 

Highway 401 Rail Tunnel on the Kitchener Corridor project led by Nima Eslaminasab, Canada
Enabling smoother, safer journeys through innovative underground infrastructure.

_{Footnote:
(1) Future Ready® is a registered trademark of WSP Global Inc. in Canada, Colombia, the United States, Hong Kong and New Zealand. WSP Future Ready (logo)® is a registered trademark of WSP Global Inc. in Europe, Australia and the United Kingdom.}