The International Award of Merit in Structural Engineering is presented to people for outstanding contributions in the field of structural engineering, with special reference to usefulness for society by the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering

International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering

The International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering is a non-profit organisation with mission to promote the exchange of knowledge and to advance the practice of structural engineering worldwide in the service of the profession and society, taking into consideration technical,...

 (IABSE).
Fields of endeavour may include: planning, design, construction, materials, equipment, education, research, government, management.
The first Award was presented in 1976.

Awardees

• 2009: Christian Menn, Switzerland
• 2008: Tom Paulay, New Zealand
• 2007: Manabu Ito, Japan
• 2006: Javier Manterola, Spain
• 2005: Jean-Marie Cremer, Belgium
• 2004: Chander Alimchandani, India
• 2003: Michel Virlogeux
  Michel Virlogeux
  Dr. Michel Virlogeux is a French structural engineer and bridge specialist.-Career:Michel Virlogeux graduated from the École Polytechnique in 1967 and from the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées in 1970...
  
  , France
• 2002: Ian Liddell
  Ian Liddell
  William Ian Liddell CBE FREng FIStructE Hon FRIBA is a structural engineer and the designer of London's Millennium Dome. He was one of the founding partners of Buro Happold and is a Royal Academy Visiting Professor of Engineering Design at Cambridge University School of Engineering...
  
  , UK
• 2001: John W. Fisher, USA
• 2000: John E. Breen, USA
• 1998: Peter Head
  Peter Head
  Pianist and singer/songwriter Peter Head is an Australian rock musician. He first came to prominence with Adelaide progressive rock band Headband.-Early years:...
  
  , UK
• 1997: Bruno Thürlimann, Switzerland
• 1996: Alan G. Davenport, Canada
• 1994: T. N. Subbarao, India
• 1995: Mamoru Kawaguchi, Japan
• 1993: Jean Muller
  Jean Muller
  Jean Muller is a Luxembourg classical pianist. He has received several international awards and performed widely in Europe and beyond. Since 1997, he has made numerous recordings.-Education:...
  
  , France
• 1992: Leo Finzi, Italy
• 1991: Jörg Schlaich
  Jörg Schlaich
  Prof. Dr.-Ing. Drs. h.c. Jörg Schlaich is a German structural engineer. He later founded his own firm Schlaich Bergermann & Partner.-Early career:...
  
  , Germany