The stories of the 2018 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) winners are as inspirational as ever. These talented professionals from all walks of life are a huge presence in industry, government, academia, and nonprofi ts as they develop solutions to world challenges. They are making a difference with signifi cant achievements in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). But it’s not just their accomplishments that have brought them career recognition; it’s also their personal dreams and commitment, which are driving workforce programs that help others take the lead, build America’s skilled and diverse digital workforce, and extend the BEYA tradition into the future.