Awards

We believe that our diversity and broad range of capabilities are responsible for leading our firm to the forefront of our industry and the reason Dennis Corporation was recently ranked in the top ten fastest growing firms in Columbia, South Carolina by Inc. 5000.

2019 SC Chamber of Commerce Safety Award

Dennis Corporation was recently awarded the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Safety Award. At Dennis Corporation, safety is our top priority. This award signifies our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe working environment in the office and in the field.


2018 | 2017 | 2016 Grant Thornton South Carolina 100

Dennis Corporation was selected by Grant Thornton in coordination with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce as one of the top 100 private companies in the state of South Carolina.


2018 SC Chamber of Commerce Workforce Innovator Award

Dennis Corporation was humbled to be selected for the 2018 SC Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce Innovator Award. Dennis Corporation won the award in the small company division and was selected based on innovation, teamwork and concept training. SC Chamber honors companies that have utilized their own resources and ingenuity to address the skills gap ad help create a South Carolina workforce of the future by implementing innovative private sector solutions.


2018 | 2010 | 2008 INC 5000

Dennis Corporation was listed named the 6th fastest growing engineering firm in the United States by Inc. Magazine’s 2010 Inc. 500|5000. With a ranking of 693, Dennis Corporation placed in the top 15 percent overall and was also ranked the number 4 overall fastest growing company in the state of South Carolina. We also received this award in 2018 and 2008.


2018 Best and Brightest 35 and Under

Ms. Rachel John, former Marketing Director of Dennis Corporation was named a Best and Brightest 35 and under by SC Business Monthly in 2018.


2013 AGC in the Community Award

Dennis Corporation received the 2013 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) in the Community Award for donating supplies and services to the First Responders Memorial. The AGC in the Community Award honors ACG members who embody charitable giving through hands-on service and donations. Dennis Corporation worked with the SC Midlands First Responders Memorial Committee, comprising various community leaders, as well as the Irmo Fire Foundation, to donate more than $90,000 in supplies and several hundred man hours.


2013 Blue Ribbon Award Winner

Dennis Corporation was chosen as one of the top 100 small businesses in the country by the US Chamber of Commerce for the 2013 Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award.


2012 Rising Star – Influential Women in Business

Ms. Monica Scott, former Assistant Marketing Director of Dennis Corporation was named a rising star by South Carolina Business Report in 2012.


2011 SC Small Business Person of the Year

Mr. Dan Dennis, President of Dennis Corporation was named the SC Small Business Person of the Year for the state of South Carolina in 2011 by the Small Business Administration.


2011 Dennis Corporation Ranked 23rd Fastest Growing Engineering Firm in the U.S. for all Public and Private Companies

Dennis Corporation was recently ranked the 23rd fastest-growing architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firm in the country. The Zweig Letter’s Hot Firm 2011 List lists the 175 fastest-growing firms for 2010.


2011 National Guard Minute Man Award

Dennis Corporation was awarded the National Guard Minute Man Award for the firm’s contribution and exceptional service to the South Carolina National Guard.


2010 Zweig White Hot Firms A/E Philanthropy Award

Dennis Corporation was awarded the Zweig White Hot Firms A/E Philanthropy Award for our commitment to community in South Carolina.


2010 Capital Corporation’s Fastest Growing Companies

The Capital Corporation is one of the most successful Investment Banking firms in the country. Dennis Corporation ranked #6 in 2010 for their annual award for South Carolina’s Fastest-Growing Companies. The winners are a diverse sampling of exceptional businesses covering a broad spectrum in terms of size and industry sector. Applicants were judged by strategy and customer focus.


2010 Dennis Corporation Ranked in the Southeast’s Top Specialty Contractors for Second Year

Southeast Construction magazine recently released the Top Specialty Contractors for 2010. Dennis Corporation had a regional revenue for specialty contracting of $2.78 million for this past year, placing it in the list of Top Specialty Contractors. These revenues placed Dennis Corporation in the top 25 Specialty Contractors in South Carolina at number 24 and as number 144 for the Southeast.


2010 Construction Management Association of America Project Achievement Award

CMAA recently awarded Dennis Corporation with the 2010 Project Achievement Award for their work on the historic Township Auditorium in Richland County.


2010 Southeast Award of Excellence: Renovations

ENR Southeast awarded Dennis Corporation with the 2010 Award of Excellence for Renovations and Restoration of the historic Township Auditorium in Richland County. 


2010 ASCE Carolina Conference Award: Surveying Competition

The American Society of Civil Engineers awarded Dennis Corporation first place in their annual Surveying Competition.


2009 | 2008 | 2007 ACEC Engineering Excellence Award

Dennis Corporation was recognized for their innovative project approach to several projects. In 2007, for the Fairfield County Road Improvement Program; in 2008, for the Dutchman’s Creek Pedestrian Bridge and Trail in Fairfield County; and in 2009, for the Roddey Drive Pedestrian Bridge and Sidewalk in the City of Lancaster.


2008 Pinnacle Award for Best Supplier/ Service Company

Dennis Corporation was honored with the prestigious Pinnacle Award for Best Supplier/ Service Company from the Carolinas Associated General Contractors of America (CAGC). For 17 years, the Pinnacle Award has recognized companies within the North Carolina and South Carolina construction industry that demonstrate sound business efforts, stringent safety programs, employee benefit programs and notable contributions to the construction industry and community. Dennis Corporation was the first engineering firm ever selected for the Pinnacle Award for Best Supplier/ Service Company.


 2008 Technology & More Survey Feature “Efficient by Choice”

Dennis Corporation was featured in Trimble’s Technology & More publication for our efforts using Trimble’s survey technologies. Through using this advanced equipment, Dennis Corporation is able to perform many survey jobs utilizing a one person crew providing our clients with affordable and accurate survey solutions.


2007 Asphalt Recycling and Reclaiming Association

Dennis Corporation was also honored with a national award for the 2007 Road Improvement Program in Fairfield County. Dennis Corporation was honored by Roads & Bridges Magazine in its First Annual Award for Recycling Projects. Each year, the ARRA Special Recognition Awards are given to honor public officials and consulting engineers who have made outstanding contributions to the asphalt recycling and reclaiming industry.


2007 Roads & Bridges Magazine

 In addition to receiving the ARRA award, Dennis Corporation has also been recognized in various publications for their innovative efforts to improve various county roads. The 2006 Fairfield County Road Improvement Program was applauded in the Portland Cement Association’s publication in 2007. In the April 2007 edition of Roads & Bridges Magazine, Dennis Corporation was recognized for innovative efforts during their road improvement project and was also recognized a second time by Roads & Bridges magazine, in February 2008, for continuous innovative approaches.