Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Award
Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards
The Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards recognize outstanding achievements in structural engineering across California. Administered by SEAOC's four Member Organizations, these awards celebrate the projects, individuals, and teams that demonstrate exceptional technical innovation, commitment to public safety, and advancement of the structural engineering profession. We invite you to nominate a deserving colleague, project, or team, or submit your own work for consideration, before your region's deadline closes.
Each year, SEAOC's regional organizations identify their award winners, whose work then advances to the statewide level for recognition through the SEAOC SEE Awards. This statewide recognition represents the highest honor in the program, bringing together the best of structural engineering from across California. Winners are celebrated in front of the broader profession at the annual SEAOC Convention, where their contributions to public safety, technical excellence, and the advancement of structural engineering are honored by peers and colleagues from throughout the state.
2026 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards
Announced August 27, 2026 · Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort · Scottsdale, AZ
Excellence Awards
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) — David Geffen Galleries
Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill · SEAOSC
New Construction over $100M
California College of the Arts Campus Expansion
Arup · SEAONC
New Construction under $100M
Health Sciences Instruction and Research Seismic Improvements
Maffei Structural Engineering · SEAONC
Retrofit / Alteration
Congregation Emanu-El
Forell | Elsesser Engineers, Inc. · SEAONC
Historical Preservation
Merit Awards
Other Honors
Project of the Year
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) — David Geffen Galleries
Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill · SEAOSC
New Construction over $100M
People's Choice Award
The Exchange Pavilion
MDEP Structures · SEAOSD
Special Use Structures
Awards by Member Organization
Structural Engineers Association of Northern California
SEAONCSEAONC serves structural engineers throughout Northern California, fostering technical excellence, professional development, and community engagement across the region. The SEAONC SEE Awards celebrate exceptional structural engineering projects and contributions in Northern California. Entries are due March 9, 2026.
Structural Engineers Association of Southern California
SEAOSCSEAOSC represents structural engineers across Southern California, advancing the profession through education, advocacy, and recognition of exemplary work. The SEAOSC SEE Awards honor outstanding structural engineering achievement in the Southern California region. Entries are due March 27, 2026.
Structural Engineers Association of Central California
SEAOCCSEAOCC connects and supports structural engineers throughout Central California, promoting professional growth and technical standards in the region. The SEAOCC SEE Awards recognize the finest structural engineering work and contributions in Central California. Entries are due April 10, 2026.
Structural Engineers Association of San Diego
SEAOSDSEAOSD serves the structural engineering community in the San Diego region, championing public safety, professional excellence, and peer collaboration. The SEAOSD SEE Awards spotlight exceptional structural engineering projects and individuals making an impact in the San Diego area. Entries are due May 1, 2026.
Announcements
2026 SEE Awards Webinar Registration is now open!
The SEE Awards Webinar Series is a 4-week webinar series to highlight the projects and teams recognized for outstanding technical innovation, public safety, and advancement of the structural engineering profession.
SEE Award Webinar Series Registration
Time
12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
Dates
September 9, 2026
September 16, 2026
September 23, 2026
September 30, 2026
Full List of 2026 SEE Award Recipients
