2025 AACE Rising Star Award RecognitionCopyrighted
February 16, 2026
City of Dubuque PRESENTATIONS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: 2025 AACE Rising Star Award Recognition
SUMMARY: City staff will recognize Housing Inspector Lucas Gonyier for
receiving the 2025 Rising Star Award from the American
Association of Code Enforcement (RACE).
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1. Lucas Gonyier Receives 2025 AACE Rising Star Award
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Lucas Gonyier Receives 2025 AACE Rising Star Award
Congratulations to Lucas Gonyier (Housing) on being
recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Rising Star
Award from the American Association of Code
Enforcement (AACE). According to the AACE, the
Rising Star Award goes to individuals new to the
code enforcement profession who consistently
exhibit professionalism, teamwork, leadership,
excellent problem -solving skills, and subject matter
expertise.
Lucas was nominated by Deputy Code Official Ben
Pothoff, who wrote in his nomination that Gonyier
"approaches every task with professionalism,
diligence, and a willingness to support others, all
qualities that have made him a trusted and respected teammate." Pothoff additionally
described Gonyier as "capable, driven, and committed" while noting his meaningful impact
in a short period of time, as well as his potential for continued leadership. Gonyier joined
the City of Dubuque as a housing inspector in 2021.
In 2024, he began serving as a board member of the Iowa Association of Code Enforcement
(IowaACE). He quickly advanced up the ranks, initially becoming a vice president before
being elevated to his current role as president. In his time on the board, he has helped the
organization achieve official chapter status within the International Code Council. He also
Led a campaign that increased membership by 20%.
[From 2.5.2026 SPIRIT Times]
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