AISC Honorary Membership is bestowed on those who have provided outstanding service to AISC over a sustained period of time. 

Guidelines 

This award is based on an individual's positive impact on the Steel Design and Construction Industry over a sustained period of time. It will be presented based on an individuals history of:

• recognition in their segment of the industry and by AISC;
• positive impact on the overall steel construction industry;
• positive impact on AISC;
• sustained service/leadership; and
• special accomplishments.

This award is presented whenever appropriate, typically when an outstanding individual retires. 

Past Recipients

2023
Lawrence F. Kruth, PE

2015
Don MacDonald

2013
Hennie DeClerq

2005
Fernando Friás

1996
Neil W. Zundel

1995
Ralph H. Moore, Jr.

1989
C. Farnham Jarrard, Jr.
William W. Lanigan

1983
John H. Long
P. O. Elbert

1982
David B. Hughes

1977
Van W. Coddington
Gilbert M. Dorland
Edwin H. Webster

1969
Nathaniel P. Hayes