Awards
2019
Land Development Services - Certificate of Recognition of Public Service
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2/7/2019 - Presented to Paul Johnson for outstanding service on the Phase 1 Update to the Public Facilities Manual. This effort improved the speed, consistency, and predictability of the land development review process and aligns with Goal 3 of the Strategic Plan for Economic Success in Fairfax County.
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The ePlans Excellence Award
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Brian Thomas with Charles P. Johnson and Associates (CPJ) partnered with Fairfax County early in the ePlans pilot, committing to helping the county with this big technological shift in plan review. CPJ’s cooperative spirit, willingness to learn the new software and excellent feedback supported the county’s IT and plan review staff as ePlans got underway. CPJ’s feedback led to improvements in the ePlans system and development of customer outreach materials, such as website FAQs and step-by-step instructions. In addition, Brian and his team always provided complete submission packages, worked closely with staff during plan review, and actively participated in meetings. CPJ’s partnership with the county contributed in great part to the success of the ePlans launch. Read more here.
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2018
Plat Competition Winners
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1st Place - Topographic Survey - Oakmont
2nd Place - Boundary Survey - Harmes Property
2017
Land Conservation Award
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Small Single Family Residential Category - Corbett Manor Subdivision Plan
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Maryland Society of Surveyors’ Fall Conference
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1st Place - Boundary Survey
2nd Place - ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey
3rd Place - Location Drawing
3rd Place - Special Purpose Survey
2016
Land Development Council Community Development Award for Private Public Partnership (P3)
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Hollywood Branch Stream Restoration
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MSS Plat Competition
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1st & 2nd Place – Location Drawing
1st & 2nd Place – Boundary Survey
1st & 2nd Place – ALTA-NSPS Land Title Survey
2nd Place – Record Plat
3rd Place – Special Purpose Survey
2015
Peerless Rockville Award
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Glenora Stream Restoration Project
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"To acknowledge contributions to Rockville's architectural, cultural, and environmental heritage"
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2014
MNCBIA 2014 CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR
"The MNCBIA consultant of the year is presented by the Builder Members of the Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association recognizing that Professional Services, Marketing, and Management Expertise, Advanced Product Technology, and Craftsmanship strengthening Today’s Building Industry."
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MNCBIA LDC AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, 2014 RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR in recognition of excellence in design, planning and construction.
Clarksburg Village
2013
THE GREAT AMERICAN LIVING AWARDS (GALA) for BEST INNOVATIVE LAND PLANNING, RESIDENTIAL, CLARKSBURG VILLAGE
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CPJ, along with Elm Street Development and Bennett Frank McCarthy Architects, Inc., received this award.
THE 2013 FRIEND OF SOCIETY by the Maryland Society of Surveyors.
Accepted by Ron Collier at the Annual Fall Conference for ongoing support, employee representation and participation at functions and seminars, including having two current employees as past presidents.
MARYLAND SOCIETY OF SURVEYORS PLAT COMPETITION​
1st Place - Location Drawing Category
3rd Place - Location Drawing Category
2012
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL BIA 2012 CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR AWARD.
"The MNCBIA consultant of the year is presented by the Builder Members of the Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association recognizing that Professional Services, Marketing, and Management Expertise, Advanced Product Technology, and Craftsmanship strengthening Today’s Building Industry."
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT OF THE YEAR IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORY from the American Public Works Department as presented to the City of Rockville
CPJ'S College Gardens Park Stormwater project
2011
CITYSCAPE, LEVEL II, 2011 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE as presented to the City of Rockville.
CPJ's College Gardens Park Stormwater Management project took an innovative approach to reducing polluted stormwater runoff and improving Maryland's streams and watersheds, while providing a renovated park that serves as the centerpiece to the College Gardens community.
SMART, GREEN AND GROWING SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE/INNOVATION IN STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AWARD as presented to the City of Rockville.
CPJ'S College Gardens Community Park project allowed the City of Rockville to receive the honor for its commitment to foster a smarter, greener and more sustainable future for residents. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) 2011 Smart, Green and Growing Sustainable Infrastructure/Innovation in Stormwater Management Award recognizes cities for their efforts to strengthen the state's economy, protect its environment and improve quality of life.
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MARYLAND-NATIONAL BIA 2011 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH A CIVIC OR ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION
Charles P. Johnson & Associates (CPJ) was named a winner for its work with The Columbia Association in restoring a highly incised and degrading stream tributary draining into Wilde Lake in Columbia. Virtually the entire watershed was developed primarily for residential use, with some open space, commercial and institutional areas and the streams draining into Wilde Lake are showing signs of moderate to severe erosion. For this project CPJ evaluated existing field measurements for variables such as channel width, depth, sinuosity, slope and channel material in relationship to known parameters of stable local streams of the same type. Root wads, cross vanes, log drops, step pools as well as vertical and horizontal realignments were designed and constructed to establish stable cross section geometries through the riffles, runs and meanderings of the tributary. A full native reforestation and seeding plan was implemented for the entire limits of disturbance. CPJ recently completed year one of a three year monitoring plan with full stream stability and vegetative cover noted throughout the project.
2010
MARYLAND-NATIONAL BIA AWARD IN THE CATEGORY OF PARTNERSHIP WITH A CIVIL OR ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION for CPJ's College Park Gardens Project.
The City of Rockville tasked CPJ with rejuvenating an aging community park in concert with providing stormwater management to the surrounding 158 acre, 42 percent impervious catchment area in an effort to protect the downstream receiving water, known as the College Gardens Tributary to Watts Branch. Through the combined efforts of CPJ, Slater Associates Inc., McKim & Creed, and The City of Rockville Department of Public Works, the team met the project goals to provide stormwater quality improvement and downstream flood relief; reduce bank erosion along the outlying tributary; protect and enhance existing natural resources; and improve park use and aesthetics through the implementation of a large onsite pond retrofit. Park amenities include multiple sports fields and courts, a gazebo, grills, picnic benches and bicycle racks. The prominent storm water pond in the center of the park is the main attraction, enhanced with paths, a walking bridge, multiple lookouts and benches. CPJ tagged, surveyed, and cataloged 574 trees, the vast majority of which remain undisturbed. In addition the landscape plan incorporates more than 120 native tree species, 167 shrubs, 1,600 perennials, 2,600 wetland plugs, and 10,000 sq. ft. of wetland and wildflower seeding mix. College Gardens Park is a prime example of how the utility and amenity of a project can come together to minimize the impact of stormwater management and at the same time create a beautiful park that enhances the quality of life for a community.
2010 GOLD LEAF AWARD FROM THE MID ATLANTIC CHAPTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF ROCKVILLE.
MARYLAND-NATIONAL BIA 2010 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD for PARTNERSHIP WITH A CIVIC OR ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION for CPJ's College Gardens Community Park project.
2009
MARYLAND-NATIONAL BIA 2009 ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD.
2008
MARYLAND-NATIONAL BIA 2008 ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD.
MARYLAND-NATIONAL BIA 2008 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD in PARTNERSHIP WITH A CIVIC OR ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION for CPJ's project, Burleigh Manor Middle School Bioretention project.
2007
MARYLAND-NATIONAL BIA ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR 2007.