The National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Young Member Group Awards, presented during the 2025 NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit in New York City. Each year, these awards recognize Young Member Groups for outstanding contributions to the structural engineering profession through leadership, engagement, and community impact.
For 2025, NCSEA introduced an updated awards structure, honoring three groups across new categories. The following SEAs have been recognized for excellence in developing the next generation of structural engineers:
Young Member Group of the Year: SEAONC – Northern California
SEAONC’s Young Member Group continues to demonstrate sustained excellence through strong attendance, active volunteer leadership, and innovative programming. This year, SEAONC expanded board roles to support growth, strengthened student outreach, and hosted creative cross-committee initiatives, including a Plant, Paint, and Sip event with the Sustainable Design Committee.
Breakout YMG of the Year: SEAoK – Kentucky
Established less than two years ago, SEAoK’s Young Member Group has rapidly grown to approximately 65 members and built a vibrant statewide network. From hosting site visits and workshop series to organizing a cross-disciplinary pickleball tournament, SEAoK has fostered strong engagement among young engineers across long distances and time zones.
Best Event/Initiative of the Year: SEAONY – New York
SEAONY earned recognition for its MOLA model structural competition, hosted in collaboration with another committee. The event brought together more than 50 students, professionals, and educators, and featured participation from the founder of MOLA. The program successfully strengthened connections among students, young professionals, and industry leaders while promoting hands-on learning and collaboration.
NCSEA congratulates this year’s honorees and commends all Young Member Groups for their ongoing leadership, creativity, and commitment to advancing the structural engineering profession.