VHB received eight awards at the 2026 Long Island Business News (LIBN) Real Estate, Architecture, and Engineering Awards. The annual event recognizes the professionals, firms, and projects helping shape Long Island through innovation, investment, and community development.
This year, VHB earned recognition across multiple categories—from firmwide excellence and individual leadership awards to major project achievements in transportation, healthcare, and private development.
- Top Engineering Firm: VHB
VHB was named a Top Engineering Firm for its continued leadership in delivering integrated engineering, planning, environmental, and technology solutions across Long Island and beyond. - Top Engineer: Ryan Winter
Ryan was recognized as Top Engineer for his leadership on complex infrastructure and development projects, and for guiding multidisciplinary teams through challenging technical delivery. - Rising Star: Rana Nesheiwat
Rana was honored as a Rising Star for her rapid advancement and growing leadership on high-profile private and institutional development projects across Long Island.
“It’s great to be recognized by LIBN alongside so many outstanding professionals and projects,” said Louis Bekofsky, Managing Director of VHB’s Hauppauge office. “These awards reflect the hard work of our teams and the close partnerships we’ve built with our clients to deliver projects that strengthen communities, improve quality of life, and support Long Island’s continued growth.”
2026 LIBN Project Awards Received by VHB:
Top Project, Transportation | Mill Creek Road Reconstruction
The Mill Creek Road Reconstruction was recognized for restoring critical access after severe flooding washed out the only roadway serving a residential area in Nassau County. The project stabilized the corridor and reestablished safe passage for residents and emergency responders.
Top Project, Healthcare | Frey Family Emergency Department Expansion at Mather Hospital
The Frey Family Emergency Department expansion was recognized for increasing emergency care capacity and improving campus circulation through coordinated site design, engineering, and access improvements.
Top Project, Private | College Plaza Shopping Center
The College Plaza Shopping Center was recognized for transforming a traditional, car-dependent retail center into a modern, multi-tenant destination through comprehensive site planning and engineering.
Top Project, Healthcare | Good Samaritan University Hospital Patient Care Pavilion
The Patient Care Pavilion was recognized for a major campus modernization, expanding emergency, surgical, and inpatient care—becoming one of the largest healthcare investments in Suffolk County.
Top Project, Smart Growth | Bryant Plaza
Bryant Plaza was recognized for advancing a mixed-use, transit-oriented development that introduces new housing opportunities while supporting thoughtful, community-focused planning for future residents.
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