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March 17, 2026

2026 MEB Employee Recognition Awards

Congratulations to the 2026 MEB employee award winners!

At our annual company meeting, we recognize team members who are nominated by their peers for consistently representing the principles that shape our culture. These awards highlight employees who build strong teams, maintain a focus on safety and wellness, strengthen relationships with our clients, contribute to their communities, and show leadership and initiative early in their careers.

Employees were recognized across the following award categories: Family by Choice, Clients First, Safety Matters, MEB at the Core, Rising Star, Community, and Wellness. These categories reflect the different ways MEB employees contribute to project success and the overall work environment.

Take a look at this year’s award recipients below! 
Family by Choice // Core Value Award
  • Pat Tupea
  • Ben Bleiler
Clients First // Core Value Award
  • Walker Austin
  • Joel Harris
Safety Matters // Core Value Award
  • Paul Birzin
  • Quincy Williams
MEB at the Core // Exemplifying all of MEB’s Core Values
  • Shea Callaway
  • Wayne Hughes
Rising Star // Employed with MEB for two years or less and already making an impact
  • Mary Peyton-Fancher
  • Tiaquan Womack
  • Juan Aquino Granados
  • Caleb Rich
Making a Difference // Community Service Award
  • Watkins Hunt
  • Dominique Knight
Wellness // Committed to MEB’s corporate wellness program and initiatives 
  • Juan Olguin-Herrera
  • Tiffany Harris

1/16 – Pat Tupea // Family by Choice

2/16 – Ben Bleiler // Family by Choice

3/16 – Walker Austin // Clients First

4/16 – Joel Harris // Clients First

5/16 – Paul Birzin // Safety Matters

6/16 – Quincy Williams // Safety Matters

7/16 – Wayne Hughes // MEB at the Core

8/16 – Shea Callaway // MEB at the Core

9/16 – Mary Peyton-Fancher // Rising Star

10/16 – Tiaquan Womack // Rising Star

11/16 – Juan Aquino Granados // Rising Star

12/16 – Caleb Rich // Rising Star

13/16 – Watkins Hunt // Making a Difference

14/16 – Dominique Knight // Making a Difference

15/16 – Juan Olguin-Herrera // Wellness

16/16 – Tiffany Harris // Wellness

Congratulations to these MEB employees, we are so proud to have you on our team! 

By Ruby Powers