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 will return this year on Thursday, June 19, 2025. We would be delighted to have you join us!

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The Washington Aggregates and Concrete Association, in collaboration with the Washington ACI Chapter, is thrilled to announce the return of this prestigious event. We are proud to formally recognize the exceptional professional achievements related to the outstanding application of ready-mix concrete across Washington State. 

We eagerly anticipate your company's participation as we come together to celebrate excellence within our industry. Learn more.

Call for Entries!  

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 01/01/19 & 06/01/24 and are 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 representing finished and/or during 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 video.
• A one-page project description highlighting your project and the use of concrete is required. Judges rely on the quality of your project description and concrete elements.

Multiple Category Selections

A project MAY be eligible for two categories and MUST include a unique project category summary and photos emphasizing specific details of the 2nd category.
WACA reserves the right to accept or deny 2nd category entries if it does not meet 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.

Previous Winners:

2019 EIC Awards

2019 Category Winners

Tilt-Up
Winner | Georgetown Crossroad
Runner-up | Skagit County Justice Center

Low Rise | Non-Residential
Winner | Vashon Center for the Arts

Mid-Rise
Winner | Building Cure
Runner-up | Helen Sommers Building

High-Rise | 16+ Stories
Winner | W Hotel Tower
Runner-up | Kiara

Infrastructure | Transportation
Winner | Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement / SR 99 Tunnel

Infrastructure | Non-Transportation
Winner | Railroad Maintenance Facility / Amtrak

Sustainability & Resilience
Winner | Helen Sommers Building
Runner-up | Sharp Avenue Stormwater Improvements

Architectural-Artistic | Non-Residential
Winner | Grant Street Pier
Runner-up | Bellevue Downtown Park

Concrete Paving
Winner | 8th Street Crossdock Facility

Grand Award Winner

Winner | Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement / SR 99 Tunnel
Grand Award Winner Clip

2018 Legacy Projects

You can now watch the Legacy Award clips shown at the banquet by clicking the links under each project!

Legacy Award Winner


Grand Coulee Dam
https://youtu.be/acc6LrMi-Q0

Legacy Award Honorable Mentions


Tacoma Narrows Bridge
https://youtu.be/Pt9Z4l05lR8


The Chittenden Locks
https://youtu.be/Wq-JV-ToSds


The Fremont Troll
https://youtu.be/pB0Th76Erd0


The Kingdome
https://youtu.be/O9sjEJq87y0


The Monroe Street Bridge
https://youtu.be/rinaOpceJOg


Washington State Transportation & Bridges
https://youtu.be/ySDNGsO2CcM

Legacy Award Honorable Mention
& Winner of the Concrete Community Award


The Town of Concrete
https://youtu.be/mwsSuX-Lybc