Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT) holds company-wide meetings throughout the year to provide progress updates on strategic initiatives, share insights across disciplines and geographies, and recognize professional excellence and outstanding contributions. The CMT Recognition Program is an annual highlight of accomplishments across the firm. CMT’s Recognition Committee selected from a pool of employee-nominated colleagues and projects, and CEO Bill Bailey, PE, SE, and other key staff announced the winners. Congratulations to the well-deserving teams and individuals. For a comprehensive recap of the event, please continue reading below:
Recognizing Individual Excellence
2026 Above & Beyond Awards
Above & Beyond Awards are presented to individuals for their outstanding performance in one of the following categories:
- Extraordinary contribution made toward the successful completion of a technical project
- Extraordinary contribution made toward the elimination of a quality problem or significant improvement of a process
- Outstanding overall contribution in support of team performance goals
- Outstanding contribution made through leadership of or extensive involvement in a professional society
Jayne Stanfill
Based in CMT’s Indianapolis office, Project Administrative Assistant Jayne Stanfill is the person who makes things happen, whether it’s supporting project managers, improving office operations, coordinating public involvement events, or simply making people feel welcome and valued. She steps into whatever role is needed and delivers exceptional results, supporting and improving processes.
She has an exceptional ability to recognize what needs to be done and take ownership of it. As a result, her work saves project managers countless hours each year, improves efficiency across multiple offices, and removes barriers before they become challenges. Her contributions lead to stronger teams, smoother operations, better client service, and a lasting impact that reaches far beyond any single role or responsibility.
Thank you, Jayne, for your hard work and the positive impact you make every day.
Marion Wells
Environmental Scientist Marion Wells in CMT’s Dayton, OH, office exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond through her leadership, expertise, and dedication to others around her. Throughout the year, she has spent countless hours in the field, often away from home, leading complex survey efforts and delivering high-quality work that supports the growth of CMT’s environmental services.
Whether she is tackling technical challenges, improving processes, or mentoring colleagues, Marion is a trusted resource for employees across the company. She also shares her knowledge with others externally. In October 2026, she represented CMT at the Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference, sharing her expertise with more than 4,000 industry professionals, agency leaders, and potential clients.
Thank you, Marion, for your dedication and unwavering commitment to the success of others.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation (CI²) Awards
CMT is committed to CI², an ongoing effort to improve processes and implement innovations to enhance the delivery of our services. The initiative supports CMT’s mission and has perpetually been an integral part of CMT’s business success model. The following awards celebrate those who consistently champion continuous improvement.
CI² Monthly Award Winners
- September: Dani Clooney
- October: Valerie Romano, AIA, LEED AP
- November: Brad Spanberger, PE
- December: Maddie Bishop
- January: Sophia Roth, PE, RSP1
- February: Evan Fall
- March: Kyle Peabody, PE
- April: Stephanie Niese
- May: Maddy Hatch
- June: Raed Armouti, PE
- July: Albert Reinwart, PE
- August: Ethan Timm
CI² Project Impact Awards
CI² Project Impact Awards recognize individuals or teams who completed a CI² project that demonstrates a significant impact on improvement and innovation at CMT.
Hydraulic & Hydrology Best Practices
Aiden Greenberg, EI
Claudia McAllister-Peterson, PE
Mitchell Murray, PE
Luke Peters, EI
Project Manager Training Modules
Blake Balster, MBA
Taylor Kaschke, MBA
Field Maps Best Practices
Dani Clooney
Craig Gallant
Justin Krones
Stephanie Spence
Project Health Dashboard
Lindsey Anderson, MBA
Adrianne Eilers, PE
Dikshak Khanna
Kyle Lawson
Kevin Miller, PE, PTOE
CI² Knowledge Sharing Awards
CI² Knowledge Sharing Awards are presented to an individual or team for a significant contribution toward the sharing of knowledge within their group or firm-wide.
Maddie Bishop
Mitchell Morgan
Stephanie Niese
Technical Project Excellence Awards
Technical Project Excellence Awards are presented to teams that have delivered a particularly innovative project or provided superb service to their client.
Lincoln Wastewater Treatment Plant Dechlorination | City of Lincoln, IL
Project Manager: Shannon Brady, PE, ENV SP
Team: Andrew Jones; Andrew Robinson; Ed Cramer, PE; Jared Forbes, PE; Jen Boyer; Lou Weller, PE; Shane Remmert, PE
Hamel Heroes Park | Village of Hamel, IL
Project Manager: Chloe Howenstein-Heskin, PE
Team: Austin Geist, EI; Michael Lorenz, RA; Chris Stritzel, PE; Eric Winkelman, EI; Lou Weller, PE; Jeff Fickbohm, PE, SE; Jacob Compas; Craig Butler; Jim Stotts; Samantha Held; Eldon Fritz, PLS; Scott Hanson, MPA, MSP, AICP
Oak Ridge Combined Sewer Overflow Improvements | Sangamon County, IL, Water Reclamation District
Project Manager: Tim Sumner, PE, CFM, CSM
Team: Jen Boyer; Shannon Brady, PE, ENV SP; Craig Butler; Michael Beck; Henry Schmitz, PE, CFM; Andrew Jones; Alex Zelles; Jerry Gardner; Stephanie Spence; Craig Carey
Greater Downtown Revitalization | City of East Moline, IL
Recognized as the 2026 People’s Choice Winner
Project Manager: Emily Munday, PE, CESSWI
Team: Zachary Slechta, EI; Ibrahim Syed Saad; Richard Shang, EI; Samantha Held; Daniel Davis; Ally Fields; Luke Criscione; Meghan Oh; Kailey Rice; Ivan Cuervo, EI; Christine Gurley; Jacob Vangunten; Mike Mizeur, EI, PLS; Matt Demoss, PE; Ian Formell, EI; Michael Beck; Jennifer Miller; Denise Herrera, PE, SE; Serenity Day, EI
