Awards
Awards and Recognitions for Cleary Zimmermann
We’re proud of the recognitions and accolades that we’ve received over the years. Here are just a few of the awards our team has compiled across 20+ years of serving Texas!
San Antonio Business Journal Best Places to Work
San Antonio Business Journal
Books of Lists: Engineering Firms
2014 40 Under 40
Principal and co-founder of Cleary Zimmermann Engineers, Daniel Zimmermann has established himself as an innovator in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consulting and engineering world. Zimmermann began his career as a student intern for a leading regional architecture/engineering firm, and within a few years was promoted through the ranks of associate, senior associate, and finally chief mechanical engineer. With all the experience and knowledge gained, he left the firm and established Cleary Zimmermann Engineers in 2006.
SMPS San Antonio Leonardo Award
Joyce Watson, CPSM
As Principal of Marketing, and the first non-technical Principal in Cleary Zimmermann Engineers’ history, Joyce Watson leads firmwide marketing strategy, brand management, and corporate communications with a focus on telling the firm’s story across all platforms. A former Teach for America Corps member, Joyce brings a methodical, research-driven approach paired with her natural ability to build rapport with clients and peers. Under her leadership, Higher Education bookings increased by 548%, the firm’s HUB partner’s revenue grew by 1100%, and CZ became the first A/E/C firm to go “viral.”
2025 Philanthropy Awards
Association of Fundraising Professionals - San Antonio Chapter
SMPS Marketing Communications Award
CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools)
- CHPS Designed, New Fabra Elementary School, Boerne ISD
- CHPS Designed, Van Raub Elementary School, Boerne ISD
- CHPS Designed, Dr. Folks Middle School, Northside ISD
- CHPS Designed, Boldt Elementary School, Northside ISD
- CHPS Designed, Cole Elementary School, Northside ISD
- CHPS Designed, Mora Elementary School, Northside ISD
- CHPS Designed, Bonnie Ellison Elementary School, Northside ISD
- CHPS Designed, Nathan Kallison Elementary School, Northside ISD
- CHPS Designed, Franklin Elementary School, Northside ISD
LEED
- LEED Silver, Jim Martin Elementary School, Northside ISD, 2010
- Certification in Progress, Windcrest Elementary School Addition, North East ISD
More K-12 / Education Awards and Recognitions
San Antonio Green Building Award
- Honorable Mention – Jim Martin Elementary School, 2011
National School Boards Association Award
- Hill Country Montessori School, 2008
AIA Design & Citation Award
- McCollum High School Campus Re-Dev, 2007
Historic Preservation Award
- Franklin Elementary, 2026
Excellence in K-12 Design
Texas Construction Magazine
- McCollum High School Campus Re-development, 2006
Northside ISD Pillars of Character
- Wade Cleary – Pillar of Trustworthiness, Thomas C. Clark High School, 2012
TASA / TASB
- Firm Award, Stand Up for Texas Public Schools, 2015
- Design Award, Franklin Elementary, Texas Association of School Administrators/Board, 2006
- Design Award, Green Elementary, Texas Association of School Administrators/Board, 2006
