Irish Concrete Society Annual Awards
44th Awards Open for Entry
The Irish Concrete Society invites entries for the 44th Annual Awards. These prestigious awards provide an opportunity for the industry to showcase excellence and achievement in concrete construction across a wide range of project types.
Award Categories
- Main Awards: Recognise excellence in concrete design and construction across three categories: Building, Infrastructure and Element.
- International Award: Celebrates Irish companies that export technical excellence in concrete. Eligible projects must be located outside Ireland.
- Sean de Courcy Student Award: Open to Higher Education Institute students who have undertaken research on concrete-related topics in civil and structural engineering as part of a Level 8 bachelor’s or Level 9 master’s degree programme.
- Sculpture Award: A special award scheme for sculptures that use concrete as the main medium of expression. Entries must use concrete as the main visual element in the work.
Eligibility
All eligible projects entered in the Main Award categories and the International Award must have commenced no earlier than January 2022 and be completed by the end of 2026.
Awards Evening
Winners will be announced at the Annual Dinner and Awards Evening, taking place at The Johnstown Estate Hotel, Enfield, Co. Meath, on Thursday, 8 April 2027.
Entry Information
Further information on entry requirements, competition rules and entry deadlines is included in the entry forms available below.
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MAIN AWARD
The main awards recognise the contribution made by concrete to any aspect of building, civil engineering, architecture, art or landscaping. Entries are divided into three categories: Building, Infrastructure and Element (housing or small projects such as walls, stairs, or paving).
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INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Established in 2012, this award recognises Irish companies who export technical excellence in concrete. Projects must be located outside the island of Ireland and have been designed/delivered by an Irish company or include a concrete product manufactured in Ireland.
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STUDENT AWARD
This award commemorates an inspirational educator, the late Professor Séan de Courcy, by acknowledging high achievement of third level students in civil engineering/construction.
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Sculpture Award
A special award scheme for sculptures that use concrete as the main medium of expression. Entries must use concrete as the main visual element in the work.