ENR New York is honoring a diverse group of talented young professionals working across the region’s design and construction sectors who are making an impact on their employers and clients as they build their careers. Twenty winners were chosen by the following independent judges: Michael Shamma, president, HAKS; Judy Cooper, Judy D. Cooper Communications; and Charles Avolio, president and general manager, New York region, Suffolk Construction. The accomplishments of this year’s honorees are wide-ranging. Many have led teams working on large projects, while others have focused on developing innovations to improve industry practice. The competition accepted entries through an online system for those based in New York or New Jersey who were under age 40 as of Jan. 1, 2017, and submission forms asked nominees to provide information about their industry experience and education as well as career and industry leadership. Read on to learn more about ENR New York’s 2017 Top Young Professionals.