Awards

Jacqueline Arcaris Student Scholarship

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The Jacqueline Arcaris Scholarship was established in memory of Jacqueline "Jax" Elizabeth Ann Arcaris.  While in Colorado, Jacqueline spent 12 years as a professional civil engineer, focusing in water resources planning, environmental engineering, and project management. Jacqueline was known in the industry for her energetic, supportive and professional leadership. She focused on providing clients and colleagues alike with positive experiences and quality services. Jacqueline became a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Colorado in 2008. Throughout her career, Jacqueline continued to be a leader within ASCE in Colorado. She helped establish the Colorado ASCE younger members group, serving as president of the group. Jacqueline then served as the Colorado Section Treasurer and a Region 7 Governor for the Region Board of ASCE.

 

Jacqueline was full of life and loved new experiences and adventures. Some of her favorite activities included telemark and alpine skiing, hiking and backpacking, climbing 14'ers, rock climbing, soccer, volleyball, yoga, plants and gardening, and travelling. Her adventures took her to 4 continents and throughout the United States on hundreds of trips with friends and family. She was passionate about nutrition and dedicated to eating and living in a way that allowed her body to thrive and heal. She focused on living each moment fully and was committed to being emotionally healthy and making genuine connections with the people in her life. Jacqueline loved all art including children's artwork and her famous blue dogs. She was a National Ski Patrol volunteer at Loveland Ski Area and was adored by her friends there. Jacqueline loved animals and children, and they loved her with joy and delight. She was a wonderful friend and made everyone feel as though they were loved and the most important person in the world.