Nick Danney is the recipient of Walter P Moore’s 2026 Javier F. Horvilleur Outstanding Young Professional Award for excellence in design, client service, and leadership.
Overview
Nick Danney has received the 2026 Javier F. Horvilleur Outstanding Young Professional Award. The award is presented annually to an emerging engineer and is named in honor of Javier F. Horvilleur, PE (1954-2002), who served as an engineer and leader at the firm for over two decades. Bart Miller, Chair of the Horvilleur Award Selection Committee, presented the award to Danney alongside Erin Kueht, Principal and Senior Project Manager.
Danney, a Senior Associate and Senior Engineer at Walter P Moore’s Houston office, brings a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to structural engineering. He has helped advance digital delivery through the development of workflows and new technologies that improve project efficiency, coordination, and quality. He has contributed to notable projects including the Washington Commanders’ new stadium, Houston Zoo’s Jack’s Cafe, Reliant Stadium, and the TMC3 Collaborative Research Center, and HMH Centennial Tower at Texas Medical Center.
Known for his responsiveness, reliability, and clear communication, Danney is equally committed to developing future talent. He pioneered a mentorship model in the Houston office that pairs graduate engineers with interns, an approach that since become standard practice.
Nick’s hands-on approach to mentorship, technical expertise, and leadership have influenced many emerging professionals, helping teams work more effectively and develop practical solutions. His contributions to engineering, project delivery, and technology have helped strengthen how teams collaborate and execute projects.
