awards


No competition would be complete without recognizing outstanding teams.

Teams winning a National award will be sent to the national competition to compete against all 90+ cities across the US and Canada.

2006 National Award Winners
2007 National Award Winners

Good luck to all teams!







Gensler

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National Awards:
  • Best Meal:
    What structure's cans make up the best meal?

  • Best Use of Labels:
    How well are the can labels used?

  • Structural Ingenuity:
    Is the design structurally difficult? Does the structure use excessive tape or supports?

  • Juror's Favorite:
    What stood out in the Jurors' minds?

  • 2 Honorable Mentions:
    These structures are worth mentioning, but may not fall into a specific category.

Winning canstructures in the above categories will be submitted to the National canstruction® competition.

Local Awards:

  • Public Favorite:
    The public can cast their vote for their favorite structures over the coarse of the exhibit.

  • Best Use of Most Needed Food Items:
    Some items are constantly needed, including protein items (canned tuna, chicken), peanut butter, juice cans or boxes, canned vegetables, soups, cereals, pasta and beans. Click Here for a full list.

  • Best Sign:
    Our teams are getting ever more creative with their signs and we feel it is high time to recognize the best sign of the competition.

Local awards are not eligible for the national competition.
Canstructures can win in more than one category.