Certifications, Recognition & Awards

From sustainability initiatives to an exceptional workplace culture, we strive to create an environment that reflects our values and commitment to the well-being of our employees, clients, and our community. We are honored to receive these certifications and awards recognizing our efforts.

Nationally Certified Women’s Business Enterprise and Women Owned Small Business 

ABD Engineering and Design is a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), nationally certified by the National Women’s Business Council. With both WBE and WOSB Certification, you can be confident that you are working with a woman-owned business to meet the qualifications of corporate supplier diversity programs, federal procurement programs, and other programs dedicated to doing business with women business owners.

Certified Since: 2017

Oregon Certified Women’s Business Enterprise 

The Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) has certified ABD Engineering & Design as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE). You can find us in the Directory of Certified Firms publicly available at ORcobid.com.

Certified Since: 2021

Washington State Certified Women’s Business Enterprise 

Likewise, the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises has certified ABD as a Women Business Enterprise, and lists ABD in the Directory of Certified Firms.

Certified Since: 2021

State of Wisconsin Certified Women’s Business Enterprise 

The Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) certifies ABD Engineering & Design, Inc. as a Woman-Owned (WBE) businesses. The SDP provides better opportunities to do business with the State of Wisconsin and to assist the State of Wisconsin in achieving its goal of purchasing 5% with MBEs and 1% with DVBs. The SDP verifies that businesses are at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by a member or members of selected population. C​ertified MBE and DVB businesses may receive a permissive 5% bid preference when they bid on state contracts.​

Certified Since: 2024

ABD is proud to be owned and led by women. Please keep us in mind for your projects that may benefit from these certifications.

101 Best and BrightestBest and Brightest Companies to Work For 

ABD Engineering and Design has been awarded the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation ten years in a row including two Elite awards. We have also won The 101 Best and Brightest Most Sustainable Companies®, every year it has been awarded. In addition, ABD Engineering and Design has been named to the 2021 West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®. It is the fifteenth year in a row to receive this honor. We take pride in this award because it’s based on the information our staff provides in their annual survey, and reflects the exceptional work we all do together.

 Previous Awards: National 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011.
West Michigan 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 & Elite, 2015 & Elite, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

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