Abonmarche prides itself on building partnerships with clients and stakeholders. These efforts were recognized by the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission when it awarded the firm the 2018 Graham Woodhouse Intergovernmental Effort Award for the Indiana Michigan River Valley Trail project.

Abonmarche was recognized for developing partnerships with the National Park Services-Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program; Indiana Department of Transportation; Michigan Department of Transportation; Michigan Department of Natural Resources; Michiana Area Council of Governments; City of Niles; City of South Bend; Niles Charter Township; Town of Roseland; Berrien County Road Department; St. Joseph Parks; Southwestern Michigan Economic Growth Alliance; American Electric Power; Wightman & Associates; Berrien County Foundation; Lakeland Foundation/ Lakeland Health; Huizenga Family Foundation; Bike Michigan Coalition; and Be Healthy Berrien.