In keeping with its tradition, the Kuwait Chapter of American Concrete Institute, held its Annual Award Banquet on 21st May, 2013. The event was organised under the patronage of His Excellency Eng. Abdul Aziz Al-Ibrahim, Minister of Electricity and Water and State Minister for Municipal Affairs.

The function was held at Regency Kuwait Hotel, and was attended by a large number of colleagues representing many disciplines of the building industry, along with ACI members. This year's ceremonial programme, unlike previous years, included two additional categories, and a total of five special awards were presented by ACI-Kuwait Chapter.

The Award of Excellence is presented annually to a local project of outstanding merit. This year ACI-KC honoured the Crystal Tower Project for its "innovative use of concrete, and as a unique landmark in Kuwait."

The award was given to Al-Arabiya Real Estate Company, the Owner and Developer of the project.

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The Award of Achievement is presented to an individual to recognize outstanding contribution to the Engineering Community and in the State of Kuwait.

The award this year was given to Mr. Ubed Arain in recognition of his "unique contribution, over many years, towards the advancement of Structural Engineering in Kuwait."

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The Certificate of Appreciation is presented to a Board Member who has completed 10 or more years of distinguished service for ACI-Kuwait Chapter. Two members were honored this year:

Moetaz M. El-Hawary,

Associate Professor of Civil/ Structural Engineering, Kuwait University.

Prof. Mohammad Naseer Haque,

Professor of Structural Engineering and Concrete Technology, Kuwait University.
(Dr. Khaldoun Rahal received the Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Prof. Mohamed Haque.).

The Special Recognition Award recognizes an individual's outstanding contribution to the concrete construction industry in Kuwait. The award was presented to Mr. Mohammed Jassim Al Marzouq, Chairman of Tamdeen Group, for his "entrepreneurship, leadership, and vision in the field of development."

The Outstanding Residential Villa Award is presented to a residential project in Kuwait, for its "commendable architectural design and execution using concrete construction technology." The award was given to Al-Jazera Consultants for Mr. Khalid Al-Sahyaa Villa in recognition of its "outstanding contemporary interpretation of traditional residential space."