Roberto Leon, William Segui, Atorod Azizinamini, David Platten, Reidar Bjorhovde, Karl Frank, David I. Ruby and Jon Magnusson are honored by the American Institute of Steel Construction for their great contributions to the advancement of the structural steel design and construction industry. The award recipients were recognized on May 11 at the 2011 NASCC: The Steel Conference in Pittsburgh.
The Special Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated notable achievements in structural steel design, construction, research, or education. This award honors individuals who have made a positive and substantial impact on the structural steel design and construction industry. This year’s award recipients are Roberto Leon, P.E., Ph.D., professor, Georgia Tech; William Segui, P.E., Ph.D., professor, University of Memphis; Atorod Azizinamini, professor, University of Nebraska; and David Platten, Walter P Moore.
The Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals who have made a difference in the advancement of the structural steel design and construction industry. The award gives special recognition to individuals who have provided outstanding service over a sustained period of years to AISC and the structural steel design/construction/academic community. This year’s award recipients are Reidar Bjorhovde, P.E., Ph.D., president of The Bjorhovde Group; Karl Frank, Ph.D., emeritus professor, University of Texas, Austin; David I. Ruby, S.E., P.E., Ruby + Associates; and Jon Magnusson, P.E., chairman & CEO, Magnusson Klemencic Associates.
For more information on the winners, visit www.metalconstructionnews.com/news/daily-news/aisc-structural-steel-awards.aspx.