July 22, 2020

Soltesz Receives AWE Workplace Excellence Award

The 2020 AWE Workplace Excellence Award goes to!...

Soltesz has the honor of being recognized for our exemplary commitment to building excellent workplaces in Maryland.  The official 2020 AWE Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval was awarded to Soltesz by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence; this award is given to businesses that improve a community's quality of life and economic strength. This award is the newest in a long line of AWE Workplace Excellence awards Soltesz has earned, solidifying Soltesz' commitment to their employees, clients, and community; Soltesz has won the AWE Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval 17 times previously.

Soltesz's application included in-depth employee feedback, and was reviewed by an independent panel for excellence in several categories:

The Alliance for Workplace Excellence (AWE) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1999 by Discovery Communications, Mental Health Association (now EveryMind.), and Montgomery County, MD. Over the past 21 years, AWE has been dedicated to empowering employers to build excellence in the workplace as a means of supporting the quality of life for employees, their families, and the community-at-large. AWE is devoted to increasing the number of excellent workplaces within the business community through education and recognition, as a means to enhance the quality of life of its citizens and empower economic growth.

  • Innovative corporate culture and management practices
  • Family and employee friendly policies and programs
  • Strong health and wellness initiatives
  • Employee growth and learning opportunities
  • Commitment to corporate, social and civic responsibility
  • Diversity and inclusion practices
  • Flexible work environment
  • Safety and security

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In compliance with the laws enacted during the National Health Emergency this year, AWE will not host an on-site award ceremony.

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Soltesz has been ranked #9 among the largest landscape architecture firms in the Greater Washington, D.C. region by the Washington Business Journal, based on 2025 metro-area landscape architecture revenue.

This recognition reflects the continued growth of our landscape architecture practice and the strength of our integrated approach—bringing together landscape architecture, civil engineering, and planning to deliver cohesive, high-performing environments across the region.

Soltesz ranked #9 based on annual revenue in the field reporting $1.95 million in metro-area landscape architecture revenue in 2025.

Full-Service Landscape Architecture, Planning and Site Design in Maryland and the DC Metro Area

At Soltesz, landscape architecture is fully integrated into our broader project delivery model—from early feasibility and entitlement through final construction. Our team combines illustrative design, site planning, and technical expertise to create spaces that are both functional and enduring.

Our approach emphasizes:

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From streetscapes and recreational amenities to large-scale development projects, our landscape architecture team helps shape environments that support both project performance and community experience.

Learn more about our landscape architecture services and view select projects here.

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This ranking is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team, as well as the trust our clients and partners place in us to deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions.

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Soltesz was honored to host Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González, the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation, and several chambers of commerce for the announcement of the Job Creation Project ZTA (ZTA 26-05).

Soltesz was honored to host Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González, the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), and the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce to announce the Job Creation Project ZTA (ZTA 26-05).

The proposed zoning measure aims to attract major employers in strategic job-creation projects, and strengthen Montgomery County’s economic industries, spur new job creation projects, and strengthen Montgomery County’s economic competitiveness.

ZTA26-05 would establish an expedited and predictable development approval process for projects that either align with strategic industries identified in the County’s Economic Development Strategic Plan or generate at least 200 jobs. Qualifying projects would be guaranteed a Planning Board hearing within 60 days of application acceptance — significantly reducing review timelines and increasing certainty for employers making investment decisions.

“We must remain laser-focused on attracting new jobs and private-sector investment to the County, and that means evaluating and improving every touch point between county government and businesses,” said Council President and Economic Development Committee Chair Fani-González. “If you want to make significant business investments in Montgomery County to help grow economic opportunities for our residents, we are ready to partner with you to get your project to market faster, cheaper, and more predictably.”

Remarks were also delivered by Jared Smith, President & CEO of MCEDC, who emphasized the importance of strengthening the County's ability to attract, retain, and grow businesses while expanding economic opportunity.

“With this legislation, Montgomery County is demonstrating that we are open for business,” said James A. Soltesz, President & CEO of Soltesz. “By expanding the expedited approval process to support the growth of existing companies and attract new businesses, we are cutting months from project timelines and fostering a more predictable, business-friendly environment that drives economic growth and job creation.”

As a firm that has served Montgomery County for more than 45 years, Soltesz understands how regulatory clarity and coordinated agency review directly impact project delivery and long-term economic success.

Read the full press release from the Office of Council President Natali Fani-González.

View the Montgomery County Council News Briefing here.

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