The SEAC Young Members Group recently wrapped up another festive and highly anticipated Gingerbread Bridge Competition, bringing together professionals and students for a fun, hands-on engineering challenge. Using gingerbread, icing, and candy as their primary building materials, participants tested their creativity, structural intuition, and problem-solving skills in a spirited display of edible engineering.
Awards recognized excellence across multiple categories. In addition to honoring the strongest bridge based on strength-to-weight ratio, judges presented an Architectural Design Award, selected by three Denver-based architects, as well as the ever-popular People’s Choice Award. This year’s winning bridge in the structural design category delivered an impressive performance, supporting an astonishing 554 pounds.
Beyond the competition itself, the event provided a relaxed and welcoming environment for emerging engineers to meet peers, connect with mentors, and inspire the next generation of structural professionals. The Gingerbread Bridge Competition continues to be a highlight of the SEAC YMG calendar, serving as a reminder that engineering can be both educational and enjoyable—especially when a little sugar is involved.
The SEAC Young Members Group looks forward to even more creative designs and record-breaking performances next year.