The CDA Industry Partnership Award recognizes organizations whose contributions to the dam industry merit recognition. Up to two awards are offered annually. The award may be based on various criteria, including but not limited to:
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Meet the 2026 recipients: Knight Piésold has been helping shape the field of dam engineering since embarking on its first hydropower project over a century ago. Since then, the Knight Piésold team has undertaken close to 1,000 dam projects across every major dam type and over 400 hydropower projects worldwide, spanning development, upgrading, and decommissioning. In recent years, Knight Piésold has completed more than 20 hydropower projects across North America including the largest dam removal project in history. A proud member of the CDA community, Knight Piésold looks forward to continuing to deepen its relationships in the industry and working alongside dam professionals across the country to drive the sector forward. |
The previous recipients are:
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