Canstruction Houston

The Awards We Offer

Learn about the awards and their judging criteria.

Best Sign

Judging Criteria: Does the story capture the readers’ attention? Does the story describe what the structure is and how it ties into fighting hunger? Is the artwork creative and original?

Most Cans

Judging Criteria: The winner of this category is the structure containing the most cans.

Best Meal

Judging Criteria: Does the structure use ingredients that would create a balanced meal? Does it make for an appetizing meal?

structural ingenuity

Judging Criteria: Does this design involve a high level of difficulty? Does the structure appear gravity defying but stable?

Best Professional Team

Judging Criteria: Is it awe inspiring? Will it create a lasting impression? Does the structure excite or stimulate at first sight? Is the sculpture creative in its use of cans, imagery, theme or style? Is it a new twist on something or an original idea?

Best High School Team

Judging Criteria: Is it awe inspiring? Will it create a lasting impression? Does the structure excite or stimulate at first sight? Is the sculpture creative in its use of cans, imagery, theme or style? Is it a new twist on something or an original idea?

Best Use of Labels

Judging Criteria: Are the labels used to create details on the structure? Do the labels enhance the structure’s overall appearance?

People's Choice

Judging Criteria: The winner of this category is the most popular structure determined by receiving the most public votes.

Honorable Mention

Judging Criteria: Does the structure deserve recognition or acknowledgment for its impressive efforts? Is it considered a “close second”?