At WGM Group, we receive recognition for our hard work in various ways. Whether it is industry acknowledgement and awards for innovation, media coverage of complex projects, individual personal and professional accomplishments, or hand-written thank-you notes; WGM Group is recognized on a regular basis by the communities and clients we serve. The following are some exampes of recent acknowledgement:
2008 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Montana Chapter, Annual Awards
WGM Group won Grand Project Award for their work on the Brooks/South/Russell Intersection Improvements in Missoula. This project transformed the once dreaded “Malfunction Junction” into a vibrant part of Missoula with improved sidewalks, landscaping, and bike lanes. Since reconstruction, the area has seen a rise in redevelopment, new businesses, and private investment. Through innovative design, WGM Group successfully reconfigured the intersection, meeting the expectations and financial goals of the City and its residents.
2007 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Montana Chapter, Annual Awards
WGM Group and Beaudette Consulting Engineers won an Honor Award in the Structural Systems Category for the Madison Street Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge.WGM Group provided construction management and environmental services on this project which also won community support for providing a valuable new link between The University of Montana campus and Downtown Missoula.
2007 "Field of Dreams: Development near Three Forks may be largest residential building project in Montana history," Bozeman Daily Chronicle. In this recent article Dave Richardson provides information about WGM Group's design for the new Rolling Glen Ranch subdivision in Broadwater County. WGM Group's progressive utilization of smart growth and green development features highlight the article. RollingGlen1.pdf
2007 "Building from the Best of the Northern Rockies ," Sonoran Institute . In this recent publication WGM Group's Hellgate Meadows project is recognized for its diversity in housing types and use of New Urbanism prinicles, including being based on historical-design, neighborhoods centered around parks, and the development of an inter-generational, economically diverse community. hellgate_sonoran.pdf
2006 Missoula Downtown Association: Downtowner of the Year
Brent Campbell, P.E., Vice President and Principal at WGM Group, won this award along with Ellen Buchanan of the Missoula Redevelopment Agency, for Co-Chairing Missoula's inaugural River City Roots Festival in 2006. "The Downtowner of the Year is presented to an individual who has made Downtown Missoula a better place through unselfish and extraordinary efforts, activities or contributions."
2006 United Way of Missoula Highest Per Capita Contributions
WGM Group won the Highest Per Capita contributions by employees in the Engineering category, an on-going accomplishment of the firm.
2005 “Diversity is Key to WGM Growth,” Western Montana InBusiness Monthly
This article by Tyler Christensen chronicles WGM Group’s growth and success through our 40 year history, as well as our involvement in major projects throughout the area.
http://www.mtinbusiness.com/inbiz-0509/bus07.php
2005 Highway Excellence Awards, Montana Contractors' Association Inc.
WGM Group received recognition for the Brooks/South/Russell Intersection Project in the category of Best Reconstruction of Urban/City projects.
2004 "Downtown Planners Propose Redesign,"The Missoulian, Missoula Downtown Streets Project
In this article about Missoula’s downtown streets, Missoulian reporter Ginny Merriam discusses the need for improvements to the downtown area, and WGM Group’s contributions to the project.
http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2004/11/07/news/top/news01.txt
2003 "Little Houses in Big Sky Country," Professional Builder. This article by Senior Professional Builder Editor, Patrick O'Toole chronicles Canyon Creek Village from conception to completion. canyon_creek.pdf
