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Submit a Project: AGA’s Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing Awards
Photo Credit: American Galvanizer’s Association – the Rockbridge County Bridge, VA DOT (fabricated by U.S. Bridge) was an 2017 AGA award winner in the “Bridge & Highway” sector.
The American Galvanizers Association’s annual Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing Awards honors outstanding projects that utilize hot-dip galvanized steel. Each year over 100 projects are submitted, representing a variety of applications of hot-dip galvanizing.
The finalists are judged online by a panel of architects and engineers. Winners showcase creative, innovative and high-profile uses of the hot-dip galvanized coating in and the highest honor being our Most Distinguished and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Anchor Bay Drive Bridge replacement project (fabricated by Valmont Industries, Inc.) in Clay, Michigan was an AGA award winning project in the “Bridge & Highway” sector.
Could your hot-dip galvanized project completed in 2021 be a winner?
Whether an artful sculpture glinting under the sun or a sturdy bridge arcing over the waves of a rushing river, galvanized structures can be seen standing strong and corrosion-free across the continent. The Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing Awards seeks to recognize the special skill and efforts of galvanizers, fabricators, architects, engineers, contractors, and all other parties as they complete projects that will remain durable, beautiful, and maintenance-free for generations to come.
Entries are accepted from any company — galvanizers, engineering firms, architectural companies, contractors, fabricators, etc.— who has had a project hot-dip galvanized by a member galvanizer and is completed in 2021. Winning projects represent the finest achievement in the use of hot-dip galvanizing in a project design and concept.
Deadline: Friday, December 17, 2021
Additional Information:
Does the SSSBA offer educational opportunities?
Yes! The SSSBA offers educational opportunities to students and professionals:
Professionals: The SSSBA provides complimentary half-day or full-day workshops on short span steel bridge design to states, counties, and design firms. Topics covered include practical and cost-effective steel bridge design and fabrication with eSPAN140, press-brake-formed steel tub girders, steel buried bridge design, galvanized coating solutions, and economical design with case studies, and more. The workshops can take place virtually or in-person, compliments of the steel industry. Learn more.
Students: The University of Wyoming and the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance created a free 6-part live-lecture educational series to cover the many aspects of designing, fabricating, and constructing steel bridges. All students who successfully complete the education series will receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of Wyoming. Learn more.
Speakers: The SSSBA provides expert speakers to present topics of interest on the cost-effective design and construction of short span steel bridges. If you need a speaker for your next event, contact the SSSBA.
Events
Free 4-Part Quarterly Webinar Series: Steel Bridge Playbook (Next Webinar, Sept. 10)
This free, four-part quarterly webinar series delivers expert insights on steel bridge design, preservation, and innovation. Explore essential design resources, corrosion protection through galvanizing, accelerated construction methods, and real-world case studies to gain practical guidance for every steel bridge project. Sponsored by SSSBA and AGA. This course is accredited by AIA and RCEP to provide 1.0 LU/PDH (HSW Hours).
Events
Free 6-Part Summer Webinar Series: Steel Bridges – Beyond the Textbook (June 9-25)
This free six-part summer webinar series, Steel Bridges Beyond the Textbook, delivers practical insights on real-world steel bridge design, construction, and preservation. Featuring case studies, design tools, and industry expertise, the series focuses on proven solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance long-term bridge performance.
Events
SSSBA to Sponsor Two Educational Sessions at the 2026 International Bridge Conference (June 15-17)
The SSSBA will participate in two educational sessions at the 2026 International Bridge Conference, taking place at the National Harbor, Maryland. Attendees will learn how tools such as eBEAM140, eSPAN140, LRFD Simon and AISC/NSBA Standard Plans can help streamline steel bridge design, improve decision-making and enhance project efficiency.
Events
Infrastructure Week 2026: How Steel Bridges Maximize Transportation Investment (May 20)
Join the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance, American Iron and Steel Institute and the American Galvanizers Association during Infrastructure Week 2026 for a free webinar exploring how resilient design strategies can help maximize the long-term impact of federal infrastructure investment. 1.0 LU/PDH (HSW Hour) provided.
Events
Free Live Lecture: Steel Bridges – Smarter by the Numbers (May 14 – Portland, OR)
Attend a free Lunch & Learn exploring how data-driven comparisons between steel and concrete can support smarter bridge design, cost and lifecycle decisions. Hosted by SSSBA member Fought & Company and led by Dr. Michael G. Barker, the session will highlight how broader evaluation criteria can improve project outcomes.
Events
Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Meeting (Oct. 12-14, 2026 – Omaha, NE)
SSSBA members are invited to attend the next Semi-Annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska to discuss the latest research, technical advancements and educational initiatives in steel bridge design and construction. This meeting will be co-located with the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) Executive Committee and Board meetings.