SAVANNAH, GA – March 12, 2026 – EMC Engineering Services, Inc. (EMC), a leading civil engineering firm known for delivering innovative, reliable solutions across the Southeast, is excited to announce that it has been recognized as an award winner at the prestigious 2026 Georgia Engineering Awards. This annual event, hosted by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia), celebrates the top achievements and advancements within Georgia’s engineering community.
EMC received a Merit award in the Water Resources or Waste and Storm Water category for the Blue Mile Revitalization Project in Statesboro, Georgia. The project addressed chronic flooding along South Main Street while supporting the City’s broader vision to strengthen connectivity and revitalization in the downtown corridor. EMC led hydrologic analysis and technical design for stormwater system upgrades and improvements to Little Lotts Creek, using advanced modeling and field data to reduce flood risks and improve water quality. The project also required complex utility coordination and construction sequencing within an active downtown environment, ultimately combining resilient infrastructure improvements with pedestrian-friendly streetscapes and future civic spaces.
EMC also received a Merit award in the Water Resources or Waste and Storm Water category for the Upson County Judicial Center in Thomaston, Georgia. Serving as civil engineer of record, EMC provided site planning, grading, stormwater design, and utility coordination for the new 57,000-square-foot facility. The project required careful stormwater management on a constrained site, along with coordination of new utility connections and multi-agency permitting. The completed Judicial Center improves safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency while strengthening downtown Thomaston as a civic hub.
In addition to the project awards, Christopher E. Brazell, PE, PLS, COO of EMC Engineering Services, Inc., was recognized as GSPE Engineer of the Year (Private Sector). Mr. Brazell leads more than 100 employees across over ten offices and is the firm’s only dually licensed Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor. He is widely recognized for combining technical expertise with strong leadership, mentoring emerging engineers and surveyors while guiding projects that strengthen communities across the region. Mr. Brazell also serves as an adjunct professor at Georgia Southern University and remains active in numerous industry and community organizations.
“As both an award recipient and sponsor, we are thrilled to celebrate Georgia’s engineering excellence,” said EMC CEO and Chairman of the Board, Charles E. Perry, Jr., PE LEED AP. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and our continued focus on delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that strengthen communities across Georgia.”
The Georgia Engineering Awards is the state’s premier program that recognizes industry excellence. The black-tie awards ceremony, held on March 6, 2026, at Gas South District, brings together more than 500 exceptional engineers and distinguished guests.
“The Georgia Engineering Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of engineering firms across our state,” said Michael Sullivan, President & CEO of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia. “As the voice for the business of engineering in Georgia, we are honored to represent and shine a spotlight on firms, from all areas of engineering disciplines, that shape the state’s future.”
Founded in 1978, EMC Engineering Services, Inc. is a comprehensive civil engineering firm providing services throughout the United States. With over 10 locations strategically located across the Southeast, EMC is positioned to deliver local expertise in planning, surveying, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction phase services. From municipalities and government agencies to institutions, industries, architects, and developers, EMC is dedicated to providing quality services, on time and on budget.
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC Georgia) is the leading voice for the business of engineering in Georgia. Since its founding in 1956, ACEC Georgia has advocated for policies and legislation that enhance the business environment for the engineering industry, promote economic growth, and uphold the integrity of the engineering profession. As a member organization of the American Council of Engineering Companies, a national federation headquartered in Washington, D.C., ACEC Georgia represents over 300 consulting engineering firms with permanent offices in Georgia, employing more than 10,000 professionals across various engineering disciplines.
ACEC Georgia provides unique business development opportunities, insights into current industry trends, and best practices, along with leadership training to foster the next generation of engineering leaders. Through its programs and events, ACEC Georgia strengthens the engineering community in Georgia, helping to build a prosperous future for the industry and the state.
