THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES OF NEBRASKA

Providing private engineering firms with the tools and educational opportunities to be better business owners and managers.

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The American Council of Engineering Companies of Nebraska (ACEC NE) represents consulting engineering firms doing business in Nebraska. Its mission, consistent with the goals of the national organization, is to improve the quality of life in Nebraska by strengthening the business environment for and image of the consulting engineering profession.

It is our pride and pleasure to work together with our member firms and their employees across the state of Nebraska, and with our private and public partners to provide solutions with leadership, compassion, and creativity.

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WHAT WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT

Awards

Recognizing the accomplishments of our engineering professionals in Nebraska who have contributed to the engineering profession and impacted society.
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Good Life Bingo

Bring together your coworkers, clients, spouses, and guests to celebrate the Good Life while raising scholarship money to support future generations of engineers.
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Video Series

This series of videos are available for educators and industry partners to use as educational resources that highlight the impact and excitement of engineering careers.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ACEC NE

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2026 Charles Durham Achievement Award

ACEC Nebraska announces that Rob Brigham, Chief Executive Officer at JEO Consulting Group, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Charles Durham Achievement Award. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in the engineering profession and a…

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March 10, 2026
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Good Life Bingo 2023-2025: A Successful Three Years

ACEC Nebraska brings together engineers, public partners, affiliate members, and special guests for Good Life Bingo, an annual fundraiser that mixes fun with philanthropy. Co-hosted with the Engineers Clubs of Lincoln and Omaha, this non-engineering engineering event raises scholarship funds…

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September 7, 2025
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ACEC Nebraska represents engineering firms doing business in Nebraska. We work closely with decision makers and regulatory agencies to bring about projects as efficiently as possible and to bring awareness to the needs of our aging infrastructure. Nationally ACEC represents more than 5,700 firms and more than 200,000 employees.

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Anita Brunero

Director of Membership Education, Communication & Awards

With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofits, Anita has built a career leading special projects, communications, and event development with a focus on strategic growth, community/stakeholder engagement, and both short- and  long-term impact. Her work has included launching new initiatives, revitalizing existing programs, and managing a diverse portfolio of events. 

In addition to delivering event leadership, Anita specializes in program development, using qualitative and qualitative information to assess what’s effective and how to guide improvements. She brings a strategic lens to designing programs that align with an organization’s priorities. From concept to execution, she brings creativity, strategy, and a collaborative spirit to every project. One of Anita’s special ACEC NE projects is Good Life Bingo.

At heart, Anita is a miner for stories. Anita’s background includes many years of managing awards and recognition programs and writing best practices. One of her current (and favorite) ACEC NE projects is managing the awards program. She loves sharing stories of our exceptional engineering projects and our engineers. 

Anita has a BA in Literature, Art, and a minor in Economics; MA in Literature; and an MFA in Writing. Anita enjoys running, cycling, podcasts (science!), and finding any excuse to bring people together and host a community event.

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