AEC Community Leader of the Year 2025

Civil engineering is constantly changing. Sharing knowledge – and facilitating knowledge-sharing – is essential to helping people adapt to change. And that’s exactly what makes Shelby L. Smith exceptional.

Shelby’s “day job” is CIM Manager at JMT in Pennsylvania, but her contributions to the community go far beyond that. She supports users in the C4C3D User Group, contributes articles to the Autodesk Community, writes Civil 3D exams, and shares her knowledge at Autodesk University.

Shelby has a gift for breaking down complex topics and making them accessible to all. Rather than focus on being the expert in the room, she creates an environment where everyone can connect, collaborate, and grow together.

In a field that’s constantly transforming, Shelby is a steady force: not only adapting to change but helping others navigate it with clarity and purpose.