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Celebrate Engineering Excellence in Birmingham
The ECOB Engineering Awards Banquet brings together professionals, students, and community leaders to recognize engineering excellence across our region.
We’ll gather for an evening of networking, recognition, and inspiration centered on this year’s theme, “Transform Your Future.”
Evening Schedule
5:00 PM – Cocktails & networking
5:45 PM – Doors open
6:00 PM – Dinner is served
6:30 PM – Awards program & keynote
Location: Harbert Center – Beeson Hall, downtown Birmingham
Keynote Speaker: Ralph Hargrove
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors was founded in Mobile, Alabama in 1995 by Ralph A. Hargrove, who launched the company from the attic of his home after years of experience in plant engineering for the paper, chemical, and petrochemical industries. His wife, Kimberly, and his children, Katrina and Corey, offered steadfast support for his vision, providing encouragement and belief that helped lay the groundwork for what Hargrove would become.
Recognizing the need for specialized technical services and strong client relationships, Hargrove quickly earned a reputation for quality in small projects, automation, and turnarounds. By the mid-2000s, Hargrove expanded into large capital projects with clients like Kimberly Clark and Mitsubishi Polysilicon. This success helped establish Hargrove’s standing in major project execution.
Hargrove is a full-service engineering, procurement, construction & construction management firm and licensed general contractor in over 30 states, as well as providing services into the Canadian provinces.
The largest engineering firm in Alabama, Hargrove is 100% Teammate-owned with 2,700 Teammates spread across 19 offices. Operating under the philosophy of being the Right People… in the Right Place… at the Right Time, Hargrove continues to grow through innovation, strong partnerships, and a commitment to client success.
Honoring Outstanding Engineers & Students
ECOB Scholarships
ECOB Scholarships recognize outstanding high school seniors preparing for careers in engineering, selected through a competitive process that considers academic achievement, leadership, and service to their schools and communities.
University Student Awards
The University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Alabama recognize outstanding engineering students with the Undergraduate Student of the Year and Graduate Student of the Year awards.
ECOB Professional Awards
ECOB recognizes professional engineers in four categories:
• Distinguished Service Award
• Educator of the Year
• Young Engineer of the Year
• Engineer of the Year
ECOB Nominees
Coming soon.
Supporting the Next Generation of Engineers
In addition to professional and student awards, ECOB recognizes recipients of ECOB Scholarships—students pursuing engineering degrees at Alabama schools with ABET-accredited engineering programs.
All proceeds from corporate sponsorships and ticket sales support the ECOB Scholarship Foundation, helping fund scholarships for students who will become tomorrow’s engineers, researchers, and community leaders.