Sponsor the next generation of engineers!

Support workforce development and inspire innovation in college students from across the country! Engr undergrads bring their bench-scale demos to Las Cruces to compete in the WERC Environmental Design Contest.

Next Contest: April 12-15, 2026


Thank you 2026 Contest Sponsors:

Diamond ____________
New Mexico Space Grant Consortium
El Paso Electric Company

Platinum ____________
Chevron
Freeport-McMoRan
City of Las Cruces

Silver ________________
EPA Office of Research & Development

NGL Water Solutions

Bronze ________________
Hazen & Sawyer
IEEE-El Paso Chapter
Souder, Miller, & Associates

Iron ________________
Jacobs Engineering Group
Los Alamos Technical Associates
Pettigrew & Associates

 

 

 Team with El Paso Electric Staff

Support workforce development!

Inspire the innovative spirit and support students as they develop innovative solutions to today's environmental challenges.

Teams hit the ground running as they follow the steps that an engineer would follow when answering an Engineer's RFP.

Team talking to judges at the bench area

 Your sponsorship

-Highlights your commitment to the environment

-Helps students across the country learn how to become an engineer. 

2026 Sponsorship Brochure


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— William James