AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI)

The 2024 ACI MARYLAND CHAPTER EXCELLENCE IN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION AWARDS 

DATE EXTENDED TO NOMINATE PROJECTS!

THE AWARDS BANQUET HAS BEEN POSTPONED! The Awards Banquet will still be held at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve, Hanover, MD. 

The 2024 ACI Maryland Chapter’s “Excellence in Concrete Construction” Awards celebrates Maryland’s innovation and excellence. Now more than ever, concrete design and construction must integrate creative techniques and technologies to keep up with ever-evolving economic, environmental, and aesthetic demands. The Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards continues to provide the perfect platform to recognize these exceptional concrete projects from across the state.

Projects will be judged in the following eight (8) categories:

LOW-RISE STRUCTURES – Buildings up to three (3) stories residential (multi-family and houses), school, commercial, warehouse and industrial, etc.

MID-RISE STRUCTURES - Buildings four (4) to fifteen (15) stories.

HIGH-RISE STRUCTURES – Buildings more than fifteen (15) stories.

BRIDGES – A Structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad, or other obstacle.

DECORATIVE - Decorative or architectural feature or element such as exterior or interior finishes, hardscape, ornamentation, stained, stamped, or polished concrete, art installations, etc.

FLATWORK - Pavements, parking lots, overlays, runways, taxiways, commercial/industrial floors, etc.

INFRASTRUCTURE - Basic facilities or systems serving a region or community, such as tunnels, roads, recreation, site, water, power resources, marine structures, etc.

REPAIR & RESTORATION - Any type of concrete structure, overlays, rehabilitation, remodel, retrofitting, etc.

Selected projects will be recognized from across the industry in Maryland. One person from each of the following applicable participating project teams will receive an Award:

• Developer / Owner
• Architectural Firm
• Engineering Firm
• Structural Design Firm
• General Contractor
• Concrete Contractor
• Concrete Specialty Contractor
• Concrete Supplier
• Other Participating Project Teams

GUIDELINES FOR THE ANNUAL ACI CONCRETE AWARDS

NOMINATIONS CRITERIA:

• The project shall be completed in the state of Maryland (*All Counties except Prince George’s and Montgomery County) between January 1st, 2022, and December 31st, 2023. *Projects located outside of the ACI Maryland Chapter territory (re: Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties) should be submitted to the ACI National Capital Chapter Awards.
• Project design and construction shall represent the best concept, originality, and applicability of concrete or depict advancement of knowledge, practices, and / or sustainability in the field of concrete construction.
• The Project may be:
  • A cast-in-place structure / pavement
  • A pre-cast / site-cast structure
  • A pre-stressed / post-tensioned concrete structure
  • A structure employing a steel frame provided a significant percentage of concrete is used in a creative and innovative manner.
  • Concrete masonry does not qualify for this concrete awards competition.
• The size of the project or volume of concrete used in the project will not be a factor as the judging process takes place.
• Award winners may be requested to furnish additional presentation material (images, 90-second time lapse video, and / or further descriptions).
• All submittals shall become the sole property of the ACI Maryland Chapter.
• Two award-winning projects from the ACI Maryland Chapter competition may be selected to be entered into the National ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Competition by the ACI Maryland Chapter Awards Committee. The nominating party will be notified if your Project is selected to move forward to the National competition.

SUBMITTALS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

All information must be submitted in electronic format below. Photos & Videos should be sent to Mindy Green at: Admin@aci-md.org

The Project Nomination Application must include contact information for all Project Team Participants.

Provide a written description of the Project in 300 words or less. The description must indicate, describe, and emphasize the architectural, engineering, and construction method or workmanship areas of the project which are significant and noteworthy. This information will be judged and used in print materials. (Please see waiver below).

Description of Concrete usage within the Project: In 500 words or less, describe how concrete was effectively utilized in the project, for example, to meet the end user requirements, to shorten the project schedule, sustainability methods, etc. (information will be judged and printed as entered).

Sustainability of the project (new in 2024): In 300 words or less, provide a brief description of the project's sustainability.

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2024 NOMINATIONS DIRECTIONS:

See the complete 2024 ACI Maryland Chapter Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Nominations criteria & information above. 

Please fill out the below form to the best of your ability and hit "Submit". You will receive an emailed copy of your submittal.

NOMINATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED!

The ACI Maryland Chapter Award Nominations Committee will review all entrees and vote on the Winning Projects. The Winning Projects will be awarded and celebrated at the Awards Banquet at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve in Hanover, MD. The original April 23rd Banquet date has been POSTPONED and we will update here soon! 

REMINDER: The project must be completed in the state of Maryland (*All Counties except Prince George’s and Montgomery County) between January 1st, 2022, and December 31st, 2023. *Projects located outside of the ACI Maryland Chapter territory (re: Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties) should be submitted to the ACI National Capital Chapter Awards.

All submittals shall become the sole property of the ACI Maryland Chapter.

 

Submitter Information

The submitter is the person entering the information on this project application. Please do NOT use all capital letters. View an award winning ACI entry here.

Submitter Name *

First

Last

Submitter's Company / Chapter *

Submitter's Phone Number *

Submitter's Email *

If applicable, please select the name of your Chapter or organization from the drop down list below: Select one option:

• Self Nomination
• ACI Maryland Chapter
• ACI National Capital Chapter*

(*If this is a project completed in Montgomery County, MD or Prince George’s County, MD, please submit to the National Capital Chapter’s Awards Nominations).

Project Demographics

Information will be published as provided. Make sure the project name and all other details are accurate. Please do NOT use all capital letters.

Project Name (Please limit the length of the name) *

Category: Choose 1 from the menu below: *

• LOW-RISE STRUCTURES – Buildings up to three (3) stories residential (multi-family and houses), school, commercial, warehouse and industrial, etc
• MID-RISE STRUCTURES- Buildings four (4) to fifteen (15) stories.
• HIGH-RISE STRUCTURES – Buildings more than fifteen (15) stories.
• BRIDGES – A Structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad, or other obstacle.
• DECORATIVE - Decorative or architectural feature or element such as exterior or interior finishes, hardscape, ornamentation, stained, stamped, or polished concrete, art installations, etc.
• FLATWORK - Pavements, parking lots, overlays, runways, taxiways, commercial/industrial floors, etc.
• INFRASTRUCTURE - Basic facilities or systems serving a region or community, such as tunnels, roads, recreation, site, water, power resources, marine structures, etc.
• REPAIR & RESTORATION - Any type of concrete structure, overlays, rehabilitation, remodel, retrofitting, etc.

Date of Project Completion *

Project Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

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Zip Code

Project resides in which Maryland County? *

Project Size (Dimensions, Area, Span): *

Concrete Quantity - Volume Area Tonnage: *

Construction Work Duration: *

Project Team

The entire project team will be invited to the Awards Banquet on April 23rd, 2024. Please provide as much information as you can and make sure company names are spelled correctly. Information from this segment will be published as it is entered. Please do NOT use all capital letters.

(Owner) Company Name: *

(Owner) Company Website:

(Owner or Representative) Name *

First

Last

(Owner or Representative) Email *

(Owner or Representative) - Phone Number

(Owner or Representative) - Assistant / Contact Person

First

Last

(Owner or Representative) - Assistant / Contact Person Email

(Owner or Representative) Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

(Architect Firm) Company Name

(Architect Firm) Company Website

(Architect Firm) Contact First / Last Name

First

Last

(Architect Firm) Phone Number

(Architect Firm) Email Address

(Engineering Firm) Company Name

(Engineering Firm) Company Website

(Engineering Firm) Contact First / Last Name

First

Last

(Engineering Firm) Phone Number

(Engineering Firm) Email Address

(General Contractor) Company Name

(General Contractor) Company Website

(General Contractor) Contact First / Last Name

First

Last

(General Contractor) Phone Number

(General Contractor) Email Address

(Concrete Contractor) Company Name

(Concrete Contractor) Company Website

(Concrete Contractor) Contact First / Last Name

First

Last

(Concrete Contractor) Phone Number

(Concrete Contractor) Email Address

(Concrete Supplier) Company Name

(Concrete Supplier) Company Website

(Concrete Supplier) Contact First / Last Name

First

Last

(Concrete Supplier) Phone Number

(Concrete Supplier) Email Address

(Additional Company - 1) Company Name / Service Provided

(Additional Company - 1) Company Website

(Additional Company - 1) Contact First / Last Name

First

Last

(Additional Company - 1) Phone Number

(Additional Company -1 ) Email Address

(Additional Company - 2) Company Name / Service Provided

(Additional Company - 2) Company Website

(Additional Company - 2) Contact First / Last Name

First

Last

(Additional Company - 2) Phone Number

(Additional Company - 2) Email Address

(Additional Company - 3) Company Name / Service Provided

(Additional Company - 3) Company Website

(Additional Company - 3) Contact First / Last Name

First

Last

(Additional Company - 3) Phone Number

(Additional Company - 3) Email Address

If you have more "Additional Companies", please submit their information with your Photos / Videos.

Description of Project

Provide a written description of the Project in 300 words or less. The description must indicate, describe, and emphasize the architectural, engineering, and construction method or workmanship areas of the project which are significant and noteworthy. This information will be judged and used in print materials.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: *

DESCRIPTION OF CONCRETE USAGE WITHIN THE PROJECT

In 500 words or less, describe how concrete was effectively utilized in the project, for example, to meet the end user requirements, to shorten the project schedule, sustainability methods, etc. (information will be judged and printed as entered).

CONCRETE USAGE WITHIN THE PROJECT *

DESCRIPTION OF THE Sustainability of the project (new in 2024):

In 300 words or less, provide a brief description of the project's sustainability.

SUSTAINABILITY OF THE PROJECT *

PHOTOGRAPHS & VIDEOS

Photographs and videos are used as part of the judging process and should depict current safety standards and proper use of personal protective equipment. Photographs should not contain descriptions and should be high resolution of at least 300 dpi. A minimum of six (6) photographs are required. Make sure your file is at least 300 dpi.

In addition to the six (6) photographs, the Chapter requests that you include a 1 - 2 minute video showing the construction of the project. No animations will be accepted. Concrete and construction of concrete should be featured in some of the photos.

Photographs and footage could be used in promotional matACI Maryland Chapter Awards Banquet.

EMAIL ALL PHOTOS & VIDEOS TO MINDY GREEN: mindy@aci-md.org

Award Recipient Information:

The Project Owner and team will be notified by a representative of the ACI Maryland Chapter if the project is a winner and the project teams will be invited to attend the Awards Banquet, held on April 23rd, 2024 at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve in Hanover, MD.

Separate Waiver:

The Project Submitter grants the ACI Maryland Chapter usage of all photographs, information, graphics, ideas, or other information submitted to the Chapter (the "Submission"). ACI Maryland Chapter will not be required to treat any Submission as confidential. ACI Maryland Chapter will be entitled to use the Submission for any purpose whatsoever without compensation to you or any other person sending the Submission. You acknowledge that you are responsible for whatever material you submit, and you, not ACI Maryland Chapter, have full responsibility for the message, including its legality, reliability, appropriateness, originality, and copyright. You further agree that the decision of ACI Maryland Chapter and the judges in the competition regarding any award, or the decision not to issue an award, is final and not subject to challenge. ACI Maryland Chapter will not be liable for any damages or injury caused by, including but not limited to, special or consequential damages that result from the Submission, even if there is negligence or ACI Maryland Chapter (or an authorized ACI Maryland Chapter representative) has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or both. The above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you to the extent that applicable law may not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. This agreement and waiver shall be construed, interpreted and enforced according to Maryland law, without regarding to conflict of laws principles. Please note, you must agree to the separate waiver in order to submit your project.

Waiver Aggreement: *

• Yes, I agree to the above terms and conditions.

Signature of Applicant *

Clear Signature

Date & Time Signed *

Date

Time

Thank you for participating in this year's ACI Maryland Chapter’s Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Nominations!

Don't forget to email your Photos & Videos / file separately to Mindy Green: mindy@aci-md.org

After you save and finalize your application, it will be officially submitted. Judges will review between now and April 12th, 2024. Once all scores have been submitted, the Submitter, the Chapter, and the Project Owner will be informed of the status of your project.

Please contact Mindy Green with any questions: mindy@aci-md.org

If you would like to Register or Sponsor the Chapter Awards Banquet, please check back here for details & Registration:  https://aci-md.org/meetinginfo.php

 

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The 2023 ACI Maryland Chapter Judges Selections:

American Concrete Institute (ACI) Maryland Chapter Student Scholarship Programs

The ACI Maryland Chapter has approved Student Scholarship Programs to be awarded to a student(s) in the Maryland University / college system listed within. The scholarship(s) will be awarded to an individual / or individuals pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Material Sciences, Architecture, or a relevant discipline thereof.

Scholarship amount(s) to be awarded are up to $10,000 U.S. which could be split between candidates at the decision and discretion of the ACI Maryland Chapter Board. Applicants must meet all the criteria within the attached ACI Maryland Chapter Student Scholarship Programs Application. Applicants must submit the attached form via electronic submission to the attention of Mindy Green ACI Maryland Chapter: Admin@aci-md.org

ACI MARYLAND CHAPTER 2023 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

ACI Maryland Chapter Scholarship Committee
American Concrete Institute (ACI) Maryland Chapter
P.O. Box 617
Frederick, MD 21705

ACI Maryland Chapter Website: http://aci-md.org

For more information on ACI Maryland Chapter Awards Programs and Scholarships, contact Mindy Green at: Admin@aci-md.org or call the office: 301-694-4899