Entries are now being accepted for this year’s “A Cut Above” contest, sponsored by ESAB (an AISC Member). The contest is open to students enrolled in a welding instructional program at a secondary, post-secondary, technical, or vocational school in the U.S. or Canada. ESAB will award more than $30,000 in equipment and cash prizes to the winners.
The contest has two categories — individual essay and team fabrication project — and ESAB judges will select three winners in each category. Individuals will win $250 by submitting a 500-word essay that best supports the contest theme. Members of the winning student teams will each receive $500 by entering a metal fabrication project.
In addition to the cash awards for students, each school that sponsors a winning student or team will receive the following prize package (valued at more than $4,000):
Visit www.esab.com/acutabove for contest rules, entry forms and tips for winning. Entries will be accepted until December 31, 2015, with winners announced on February 1, 2016.