CHANTILLY, VA, March 2025 – ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is thrilled to announce that Yousuf Syed is the recipient of the Lead GRIT Award for his adaptability, persistence and investment not only in himself but also in his team’s success. This award serves as a testament to the courage to evolve, even during inevitable challenges.
Yousuf expressed his gratitude while giving credit to his team, stating, “I am deeply honored and grateful to be nominated for this prestigious award,” said Yousuf, “I am thankful for the support, guidance and encouragement provided by my mentors, fellow engineers and field technicians—especially Alberto Duran and Steve Adamchak.”
Yousuf’s mentors inspire him to motivate himself and his team, strengthening performance through a commitment to safety, efficiency and shared knowledge. He takes pride in pushing boundaries while supporting his team in achieving greatness. Personally, raising compassionate and driven children is his greatest achievement. The Lead GRIT of Yousuf Syed Award serves as a powerful reflection on the importance of mentorship and the ability to turn challenges into steppingstones.
The GRIT Awards are an internal recognition program acknowledging individuals who have gone above and beyond and embody our core values of collaborate, focus and lead. Employees are encouraged to nominate their colleagues and peers and nominations are reviewed by a selection committee of ECS leadership and management. The winners were honored and celebrated at the annual ECS Managers’ Meeting.
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ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast-to-coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
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