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Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards

Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards recognize the most innovative and creative achievements in structural engineering. Presented annually by NCSEA, these prestigious awards honor projects that showcase ingenuity, technical skill, and groundbreaking design in the field.

Each year, structural engineers and engineering firms are invited to submit their projects, demonstrating excellence in structural design, engineering achievement, and creativity. From towering buildings to intricate bridges, the SEE Awards celebrate the remarkable work that shapes our built environment.

2025 Structure of the Year

For the first time in program history, two projects have earned the title of Structure of the Year in the 2025 Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards.

Recognizing the exceptional ingenuity and technical achievement demonstrated by both projects, the judges selected the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, by schlaich bergermann partner, and the Millennium Tower Perimeter Pile Upgrade in San Francisco, California, by Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, as this year’s top honorees.

National Medal of Honor Museum interior is pictured.
National Medal of Honor Museum
schlaich bergermann partner

Chosen for its extraordinary structural challenges, this project demonstrates how engineering can elevate design. With its sweeping stair and framing cantilevered from only five columns, it is a striking example of structural artistry and precision.

The foundation upgrade to Millennium Tower in San Francisco
Millennium Tower Perimeter Pile Upgrade
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Selected for the immense creativity required to solve an exceptionally difficult problem, this project delivered an elegant and cost-effective solution under intense public scrutiny—showcasing the ingenuity and perseverance of structural engineers at their best.

2025 SEE Awards Finalists

The 2025 SEE Awards finalists have been chosen for their groundbreaking designs, engineering excellence, and meaningful impact on the built environment. This year, the program grew in both scope and reach, with new categories such as Landmark Structures, Social Impact, and AI in Design highlighting the evolving role of structural engineers. We also broadened eligibility and introduced discounted entry for small firms, encouraging a wider range of voices and greater diversity across submissions.

Forensic/Retrofit/Rehabilitation

Landmark Structures

Residential/Single and Multi-Family Homes

Innovation in Materials

Social Impact

Sustainable Design

Renovation/Adaptive Reuse

Bridge and Transportation

Performance Design for Resilience

Non-Building Structures

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.