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.
Apply by July 17, 2026
For a comprehensive overview of the SEE Awards, visit our FAQ page.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Entry must be submitted by 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 July 17, 2026 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.
- Projects that have been submitted in previous years may be entered in the current year’s program.
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 signage posters for each project, including copy and photos.
- Credits that must be noted for all photographs.
- 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 spring/summer of the following year.
The awards will be presented at the NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit in October 27-30, 2026 at Hilton Union Square in San Francisco, CA.
Please check out NCSEA’s 2026 SEE Awards FAQ page for more details.
Past Winners
2026 SEE Awards Application
Apply by July 13, 2026.