The newly inaugurated Geriatric Hospital at Waterford, St. Michael, has been crowned Project of the Year by the Barbados Association of Professional Engineers (BAPE) at its Annual Engineering Awards and Dinner. The accolade was accepted by Engineer Orson Alleyne on behalf of Steinbok Management Services Inc., the project management firm behind this groundbreaking healthcare facility. The hospital, celebrated for its innovative design, sustainable features, and compassionate care, stood out among notable contenders, including the Digital Innovation and Health Tech Hub at Newton and the Oceana Innovation Hub at Bay Street. Alleyne expressed profound gratitude, emphasizing that the award underscores the collective efforts of a multidisciplinary team comprising engineers, architects, environmental scientists, contractors, and client representatives. He highlighted the hospital’s unique integration of renewable energy, such as a 350-kilowatt photovoltaic system, a tertiary water reclamation plant, and environmentally responsive architecture, as a testament to engineering’s potential to drive social transformation. The project, a collaboration with design and technical partners like Archis Design Group, Spencer Thorne Consultants, and CO Williams Construction Ltd., was envisioned as more than just a building—it is a cornerstone for the future of healthcare in Barbados, designed to serve the nation’s most vulnerable citizens. Alleyne also extended thanks to Steinbok Management Services for their dedication and professionalism, as well as to the Barbados Tourism Investment Inc. and the Ministry of Health and Wellness for their leadership. The ceremony also honored Akeem Nurse with the BAPE President’s Award for revamping the organization’s website, while Karen Walkes and Richard Edghill were recognized as Fellows. Keith Best, a longstanding member of the Barbados National Standards Institute, was acknowledged as an honorary member. Outgoing President Sandra Mason, in one of her final acts as head of state, presented the awards and received a gift from the association as her tenure concludes.