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!

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.”
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2025 Philanthropy Awards

Association of Fundraising Professionals - San Antonio Chapter

SMPS Marketing Communications Award

CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools)

LEED

More K-12 / Education Awards and Recognitions

San Antonio Green Building Award

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

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