Haley Ward, Inc., an employee-owned professional services firm providing engineering, environmental, surveying, planning and architecture services across New England and Florida, is proud to announce that its Fort Myers, Florida office was recognized with a Trade Partner of the Year Award at the 2025 Lee Building Industry Association HYPE (Honor Your Partners’ Excellence) Awards, held Aug. 7, at The Lucky Screw in downtown Fort Myers, Florida.
Hosted annually by the Lee Building Industry Association, the HYPE Awards celebrates companies and individuals who elevate the Lee Builders’ success. Nominees are submitted by peers and clients in recognition of outstanding collaboration, performance, and professionalism across all facets of construction and development. The awards provide a platform to honor those who consistently contribute to the strength and integrity of Southwest Florida’s building community.
Haley Ward’s Fort Myers office, the company’s initial location in Florida, has been instrumental in delivering innovative engineering, environmental consulting, and land surveying services to municipal, commercial, and private-sector clients. Since opening in Fort Myers, the firm has expanded its Florida presence to include offices in Stuart, Port St. Lucie and Melbourne.
In addition to its many collaborations with builder partners, Haley Ward has been actively involved in major community projects across the region. Since Hurricane Ian in September 2022, our engineering and surveying teams have contributed to the recovery and rebuilding efforts in Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach, two of the hardest-hit barrier islands. Each community has unique challenges for infrastructure, permitting, and design, particularly when planning for long-term resilience. With decades of experience in these areas, Haley Ward has supported the City of Sanibel, the Town of Fort Myers Beach, Lee County and numerous private entities with services such as site design, stormwater management, roadway and utility engineering, environmental permitting and detailed boundary and topographic surveys. While progress has been substantial, the need for continued work remains, and Haley Ward is proud to play a role in helping these communities recover.
“We are honored to be recognized for the quality and dedication our team brings to every project,” said Travis Noyes, PE, chief operating officer of Haley Ward, Inc. “This award speaks to the trust we’ve built in Fort Myers, and the professionalism our Florida staff demonstrates every day.”
Since opening the Fort Myers office, Haley Ward has expanded its operations throughout the state, with additional offices now in Stuart, Port St. Lucie and Melbourne.
“Our Fort Myers team has been at the heart of our Florida journey,” said Roderick Kennedy, PE, LEED AP, vice president, and Southeast Regional Operations director, “To be recognized by a builder partner is incredibly meaningful and reflects the collaborative spirit that defines who we are.”
Haley Ward is an employee-owned professional engineering, architecture, environmental, planning, BIM and surveying consulting firm with employees in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Florida. Learn more at haleyward.com.
