Antonio Nieves Honored with AEMA President’s Award

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 22, 2023 – At the 50th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA), February 27-March 3, 2023, in Litchfield Park, AZ, Antonio Nieves was awarded the 2023 AEMA President’s Award for his contribution to AEMA.

The plaque presented to Nieves read: “In recognition of his efforts to lead and support a working partnership between Pavement Preservation and Recycling Alliance and the Federal Highway Administration. And in appreciation of his leadership at the Federal Highway Administration to work with AEMA to promote programs that support pavement preservation for the betterment of the asphalt emulsion industry.”

Nieves was unable to attend the 50th Annual Meeting and will be recognized for his efforts during the summer of 2023.

Nieves graduated from the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico in 1985, where he also served as a professor. He has more than 30 years of professional experience in several engineering areas including highway design, drainage design, concrete/asphalt pavements, construction, and technology transfer. Nieves has held many positions with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). He currently serves as the Maintenance Program Manager at the FHWA Office of Infrastructure.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT EMULSION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (AEMA):

The Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA), founded in 1973, is an international non-profit trade association of asphalt emulsion producers and sellers, suppliers, users, research personnel, public officials, consulting engineers, and contractors working together to promote the increased and more efficient use of asphalt emulsions.

AEMA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.aema.org or call us at 630-942-6579.