Department of the Air Force celebrates innovative design and engineering in 2025 awards

Published April 16, 2026
By AFIMSC Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Civil Engineer Center announced the winners of the 2025 Department of the Air Force Design Awards on April 15, recognizing four outstanding projects for exceptional achievements in design, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

"This year’s winning projects demonstrate exceptional designs that meet our operational needs and enhance mission readiness, preparing our installations for the challenges of the future,” said Timothy Sullivan, director of AFCEC’s Facility Engineering Directorate. “Modernizing our infrastructure is vital for maintaining a combat-ready force, and these upgrades are critical in building a more agile and resilient Air Force and Space Force.”

AFCEC's Facility Engineering Directorate manages the annual awards program and oversees the design, construction, and management of infrastructure programs across the Air Force.

The DAF Design Awards celebrate innovative solutions in facility design and construction, showcasing projects that meet the high standards of the Department of War and the Air Force. This year's recipients are:

2025 Honor Awards

Facilities Renovations and Additions: Intelligence Production Complex F/10854, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Facilities New Construction: New Fire Crash / Rescue Station, Peoria ANGB, Illinois

he Air Force Civil Engineer Center announced the winners of the 2025 Department of the Air Force Design Awards on April 15, recognizing four outstanding projects for exceptional achievements in design, sustainability, and energy efficiency. — The Intelligence Production Complex F/10854 at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, earned the Honor Award in the 2025 Department of the Air Force Design Awards Facilities Renovations and Additions Category. The annual Design Awards Program, managed by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, recognizes projects for excellence in design, sustainability and energy efficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Andrews)

2025 Merit Award

Facilities New Construction: Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization Complex, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

2025 Citation Award

Facilities New Construction: Joint Simulation Environment Facility, Edwards AFB, California

“This program recognizes exemplary facility excellence at our installations,” said Cheon-Joo Lee, DAF Design Awards program manager. “The winning designs excelled in blending functionality, sustainability, climate resilience, cost control, and energy efficiency.”

A panel of experts from AFCEC’s Facility Engineering Directorate reviewed all submissions, evaluating them on aesthetic impact, material selection, long-term cost-effectiveness, and their ability to meet performance goals. The panel praised the winning designs for effectively balancing durability, functionality, and sustainability.

“We were impressed by the variety of submissions, each showcasing the DAF’s dedication to building resilient and sustainable facilities,” Lee said. “These projects demonstrate a thorough understanding of what it takes to create sustainable, mission-ready facilities that will serve the Air and Space Forces for years to come.”

The awards will be presented during the annual AFCEC Facility Engineering Training & Partnering Symposium in San Antonio planned for late summer.