This program annually highlights some of the best examples of structural engineering ingenuity throughout the world. Both structural engineers and structural engineering firms are encouraged to enter the awards program.
 

DEADLINE: Friday, July 18, 2025
 

ENTRY FEE:

• The entry fee is $500 and must be paid online.
• Firms with 20 or fewer employees (across all locations) are eligible for a $100 discount.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Entries must include the name of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Structural Engineer (S.E.) whose practice or activity is primarily in the field of structural engineering. 
• Projects must have been completed by June 30, 2025 and within the last 10 years, or must be sufficiently complete such that they clearly show the basic design of the structural system. The submittals will be judged based on the quality of the structural design portion of the project. Within the context of this awards program, design refers to the overall concept of any structure or structural system within a project. New projects, renovations, rehabilitation, structural upgrades and adaptive reuse of buildings, special use structures, and bridges are eligible. Projects may be located anywhere in the world.
• Multiple entries from the same firm will be accepted, but a firm may only receive one award from each category.
• Projects that have been submitted in previous years and did not win an award may be entered into the current year's program.

JURY OF AWARDS:
      The selection of award recipients will be made by a distinguished Jury of Awards. There will be a minimum of 10 judges. All judges will be structural engineers licensed as P.E.’s or S.E.’s.

 

JUDGING CRITERIA:

• Complexity of criteria or unique problems relative to the specific category (25%) 
• Creativity of structural design relative to the specific category (25%) 
• Innovative application of new or existing materials or techniques (25%) 
• Ingenuity of design for constructability challenges and efficient use of materials or labor (25%) 

WINNER INFORMATION:

Once the judging is complete, the winners of the top projects in each category will be required to provide NCSEA with the following items:

• Content for NCSEA to produce posters for each project, including copy and photos. 
• Credits that must be noted for all photographs. 
• Video recorded message about their project, coordinated with NCSEA staff and videographer. 
• Names of people who will represent the project at the awards event. 
• Project winners will be invited to speak at the Awards Webinar Series in the following year. 

The awards will be presented during the SEE Awards Celebration on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6 pm at the NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit (Hilton Midtown in New York City, NY).
 

More information about the SEE Awards program is available here.

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Questions? Please contact Amelia Moony (amoony@ncsea.com). 

The NCSEA Grant Program was developed to assist Member Organizations (SEAs) in growing their Associations and promoting the structural engineering field through innovative initiatives. The Grant Program is just one of many efforts supported by the NCSEA Foundation, which funds initiatives that focus on:

• Innovation: Investing in technology, services, and resources that advance the profession. 
• Advocacy: Growing awareness of the profession and its contributions to society while supporting SEAs in enhancing their local communities.
• People: Ensuring the future profession is supportive and inclusive of all.

Eligibility 

Any Structural Engineers Association (SEA) or member(s) of an SEA may submit a grant application. All applications must first be submitted to the local SEA leadership for review and approval. Once approved, the application must be submitted via Submittable for consideration by the NCSEA Foundation.

Criteria 

A grant request may be submitted for any program that is consistent with the NCSEA Foundation Mission and Vision. Please note: The NCSEA Foundation will not consider requests for: 

• Political contributions or lobbying expenses 
• Operational support for SEAs (e.g., new computers, staffing costs, bill payments, insurance coverage) 

Evaluation Process 

A subcommittee of the NCSEA Foundation Board will serve as the evaluation committee for the grant applications. Once the winning grants are selected by the subcommittee, they must be reviewed and approved by the NCSEA Foundation Board of Directors. In addition to the above information, several key factors will be evaluated with every grant application: 

• Does the program support one or more of the Foundation’s pillars: People, Advocacy, or Innovation?
• How will the grant request advance the practice of structural engineering or strengthen your SEA?
• What is the potential impact of the program on the structural engineering profession or public awareness?

Grant recipients will be contacted directly by a member of the subcommittee. 

Finally, please read and agree to the "terms of use" statement, found at the end of this application, regarding the "Knowledge Transfer" requirements, when a grant is awarded.