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The San Diego County Engineering Council (SDCEC) is a nonprofit umbrella organization of local engineering societies and STEM organizations. Together along with our representatives, committees and leaders host the annual San Diego Engineers Week Awards and celebrations.
The San Diego Engineers Week Awards Banquet will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. We are seeking day-of volunteers including (Registration Table, Ambassador Ushers, Display Table Setup, Social Media Reporters). A discount is available for day-of volunteers.
For more info, please fill in our VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM. A board member will get back with you. You can also email info@sandiegoengineers.org
DELEGATES are representatives of an engineering society chapters or STEM organization (chair or an appointed member). They are responsible for promoting Engineers Week, Awards Nominations, and Council needs.
OFFICERS include the President, Vice President, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Secretary, and Treasurer.
HONORARY CHAIRS are the chief advisors to the board responsible for marshaling resources within (1) Industry, (2) Academia, and (3) Societies. They perform ceremonial duties and are members on the awards, programs, and representative committees.
LEADERSHIP COMMITTEES are comprised of volunteers and society delegates. These include:
Awards Committee Chair (Aug - Mar) is responsible for annual awards offerings and publicity
Awards Judges (Dec 10 - 20) / Publicity (Jan - Mar) Awards Press Release, Awards Brochure
Communications (Digital Media) Committee Chair is responsible for cross-society and event publicity
Social Media Manager(s), Graphic Artist(s),
Newsletter Editor, Website Manager
Programs (Events) Committee Chair is responsible for council event facilitation (including the Engineers Week Festival)
Festival Program Managers (Aug - Feb) are responsible for annual festival development, including
Student Art Contest (works with contest coordinators)
Student Engagement (college chapter and student participation)
Student Recognitions, Legends Manager
On-Demand Speakers (and audio-visual technical support)
Sponsorship (manages sponsorship pledges, display tables, and raffle prize coordination)
Photo Booth (manages social media campaign, photography equipment, props, and readiness)
Festival Day-Of Volunteers 2025 (Feb): Attends dry run (Feb 11, 2025) and event (Feb 18, 2025)
Includes Photo Booth Attendant, Photographer, and Ask An Engineer
Social Media Reporters - conduct interviews to promote and advance the festival on social media channels
General Partner Volunteers (ad-hoc, as needed)
HONORARY CHAIRS - An Honorary Chair provides advice as requested by the council or in support of committee chairs to advance council initiatives. The ideal Honorary Chair will participate in the respective standing or ad-hoc committee(s), help set the annual leadership goals, attend at least two council meetings annually and participate in the festival.
ACADEMIA HONORARY CHAIR is the chief advisor to the council responsible for marshaling resources within academia to advance council initiatives. The ideal candidate will establish and maintain ties with local (engineering) colleges and may suggest areas for improving faculty and student engagement. Typical activities include updates to the academia contact list, soliciting academia for speakers, awards nominations, student and student chapter recognitions, and building academia engagement during the Engineers Week Festival itself. This includes suggestions for festival sponsorship package offerings, an academia sponsor letter, student networking opportunities, and an annual academia meeting with college engineering department representatives.
INDUSTRY HONORARY CHAIR is the chief advisor to the council responsible for advancing industry engagement to advance council initiatives. The ideal candidate will establish and maintain ties with local (engineering and technology) companies and may suggest areas for building sponsorship opportunities. Typical activities include soliciting companies for speakers, awards nominations, and sponsoring the Engineers Week Festival. This includes suggestions for updating the sponsorship package, company letter and overall company sponsor recognition on behalf of the council.
SOCIETY HONORARY CHAIR is the chief advisor to the council responsible for marshaling the society chapter engagement to advance council initiatives. The ideal candidate will establish and maintain ties with the local (engineering and technology) STEM nonprofit members-at-large (MALs), delegates and may suggest areas for improving membership engagement. Typical activities include annual updates to the membership list, soliciting chapters for individual speakers, awards nominations, and Engineers Week Festival engagement and sponsorship. This includes suggestions for updating the nonprofit sponsorship package, nonprofit letter and overall chapter recognitions on behalf of the council.
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