Excellence in Concrete Construction 

We are thrilled to announce that the WACA and WA ACI Chapter Awards for Excellence in Concrete Construction (EIC) and Gala banquet returned this year on Thursday, June 19, 2025. We were proud to formally recognize the exceptional professional achievements related to the outstanding application of ready-mix concrete across Washington State. 

2025 EIC Awards Banquet Program

Access banquet photos here. 

2025 Category Winners

Tilt-Up
Winner | Hogum Bay Logistics Center
Runner-up | Portside Phase 3

Low-Rise/Mid-Rise | Non-Residential
Winner | Hans Rosling Center for Population Health
Runner-up | P-401 Regional Ship Maintenance Facility

Low-Rise/Mid-Rise | Residential
Winner | Stadium Apartments
Runner-up | Sunset Court

High-Rise | 16+ Stories
Winner | Avenue Bellevue
Runner-up | Spire Condominiums

Infrastructure | Transportation
Winner | Colman Dock
Runner-up | Union Street Pedestrian Bridge

Infrastructure | Non-Transportation
Winner | Lower Granite Dam PIT Tag Detectors Design-Build
Runner-up | Union Street Pedestrian Bridge

Sustainability & Resilience
Winner | Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance
Runner-up | Unity Care NW - North Whatcom Health Center

Architectural-Artistic | Non-Residential
Winner | Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion
Runner-up | Bacon and Eggs Skateable Art Sculpture

Architectural-Artistic | Residential
Winner | Hunts Point 2
Runner-up | Paul and Tammy Mobley

Grand Award Winner
Winner | Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance

Call for Entries - has closed but will reopen for 2026 after the 2025 EIC Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

2025 Excellence in Concrete Construction Entry 

Thank you for your interest in the 2025 EIC Awards. You can find details about the project categories, eligibility requirements, and submission guidelines below. We may download the entry template to help you gather the necessary information. 

Deadline:  All projects must be submitted online by Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to be considered for the 2025 EIC Awards. 

Kindly note that projects submitted between July 2020 and August 2023, with the submitter's permission, are complete and will be considered. If you haven't responded already, we need to hear from you. Please get in touch with Mary Bauer at [email protected] to confirm that your submission should be included for review by the 2025 EIC judges panel in the category it was originally submitted. Your response is needed by Friday, March 14, 2025. 

Project Categories

  • Low-rise (up to 3 stories)
    • Residential (single/multi-family, ICF)
    • Non-residential (commercial, schools, industrial)
  • Mid-rise (4-15 stories)
    • Residential 
    • Non-residential
  • High-rise (16+ stories)
  • Tilt-up (includes Architectural and Non-Industrial)
  • Architectural & Artistic:
    • Residential (driveways, exterior & interior applications)
    • Non-residential (public works, commercial)
  • Sustainable/Resilience (pervious, LEED)
  • Infrastructure
    • Transportation (paving, bridges, transit)
    • Non-transportation (parking, garages, public works) 

Project Eligibility & Entry Details

  • Eligible projects must have been completed between January 1, 2019, and June 1, 2024, and be located in Washington State.
    Entry submissions are due by April 30, 2025
  • Entry submissions are due by April 30, 2025
  • Please upload 7-15 high-quality project photos that represent both the finished and/or construction phases.
  • Drone or video footage may supplement project still photos. Please upload your drone footage to YouTube first, then share the link via your online entry.
  • Please remove any company names from photos and videos.
  • A one-page project description is required, highlighting your project and the use of concrete. Judges rely on the quality of your project description and the concrete elements it contains.

Multiple Category Selections

A project may be eligible for two categories and must include a unique project category summary and photos that emphasize specific details of the second category.
WACA reserves the right to accept or deny 2nd category entries if they do not meet the eligibility requirements. 

Project Submission Required Information

1. Project Name & Physical Address
2. Company Names, Addresses, and complete Company Contact Information for the following:

  •  Owner / Developer
  •  General Contractor
  •  Architectural Firm
  •  Concrete Contractor
  •  Structural Engineer
  •  Ready Mix Supplier

3. A one-page MS Word or PDF summary of your project

    Your project summary plays a vital role in judging your project. Please be specific when describing & promoting your project!

4. Upload 7 - 20 Photos (10MB Max) of your project during or after completion

  • Quality photos are recommended! Please, no low-resolution cell phone photos.
  • Mailed thumb drives are acceptable- mail to WACA 22223 7th Ave S., Des Moines, WA 98198
  • It's helpful to name your photos using the project name
  • Drone or video footage should be uploaded to YouTube first, then share the link with us via this online entry. 
  • Please remove any company names from photos or videos.

Thanks in advance for your entry! 

Please keep in mind that the EIC Awards program is not solely focused on glamorous, unique projects. Craftsmanship, quality, and well-crafted ordinary projects are equally important. We can never predict what our judges will deem award-winning. This program offers the chance to showcase your work or that of your customers to receive recognition across the industry. 

Nominated finalist projects and select entries are also eligible for consideration in the ACI International Concrete Awards program, where projects from Washington will compete with concrete projects from around the globe.