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    • Dlubal Community Awards 2026
    🇺🇸🇨🇦 USA & Canada — DC Awards 2026 submissions open May 19. Get your project ready now.

    Dlubal Community Awards 2026

    Step into the spotlight. We are calling on structural engineers across the USA and Canada to showcase their best work designed in RFEM 6 or RWIND 3. Earn global recognition and compete for your share of the $10,000 prize pool.

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    Award event showcasing top engineering projects designed with RFEM 6, highlighting competition for prizes up to €5,000.

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    Bring Your Best to the World Stage

    The Dlubal Community Awards are here to celebrate how you use our software in the real world. This is a unique opportunity to elevate your company's profile. Submit your best projects, inspire industry peers, and earn the recognition your hard work deserves.

    Submissions open May 19. Get your project ready in advance.

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    Win Your Share of this $10,000 Prize Pool

    Three winners. Real prize money. And recognition that lasts. Your project will be permanently featured on dlubal.com, reaching a global community of thousands of engineers. Prizes are paid out as cash, not credit, not licenses.

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    1st Place
    $5,500 Cash Prize

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    $3,000 Cash Prize

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    3rd Place
    $1,500 Cash Prize

    Dlubal Community membership is required to enter and vote

    To be admitted to the contest, a membership in the Dlubal Community is required. This applies to both project submitters and voters. If you do not have an account yet, registration is free and takes less than two minutes.

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    How it Works

    Four straightforward steps from your initial submission to taking home the prize.

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    Submit Your Project

    May 19 – June 2

    Sign up for the Dlubal Community and submit your RFEM 6 / RWIND 3 project via the official contest form. Be sure to include a compelling project description, high-quality photos, and key stakeholder details to make your entry stand out.

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    Technical Validation

    June 3 – June 15

    Our engineering team reviews each submission to ensure it meets all technical requirements and eligibility criteria. Once approved, your project is officially showcased in the Customer Projects gallery on dlubal.com.

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    Community Voting

    June 16 – June 23

    It’s time to campaign! The Dlubal user community votes for the most outstanding projects. Rally your network, encourage customers, colleagues, and industry peers to back your project and cast their votes.

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    Winners Announced

    Late June

    The top projects will be revealed during our online awards event. Winners will be awarded their cash prizes and secure an exclusive, featured spotlight on dlubal.com.

    Submission Criteria

    Projects of any structural type are welcome. Please ensure that your project meets the following requirements to enter the competition:

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    Location

    Company located in the USA or Canada.

    Software

    Project designed using RFEM 6 or RWIND 3 by Dlubal Software.

    Project Status

    The structure must be completed or currently under construction.

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    Provide project details, photos, and the model file. Your model is used for internal validation only; it will never be available for download or shared with third parties.

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    We’ve made it easy to campaign for your project. Download these ready-to-use promotional assets, share them with your network, and secure the votes you need to win.

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    FAQ | Everything You Need to Know

    Who is eligible to enter the contest?

    To participate, your company must located in the USA or Canada, and you must be a registered customer of Dlubal Software. Please note that submissions using trial versions or student licenses are not eligible.

    Who is eligible to vote for the projects?

    Voting is open to the entire global Dlubal Community! While this specific contest highlights projects from the USA and Canada, any registered Dlubal Community user from anywhere in the world can cast a vote. Please note that each user is allowed to vote for exactly one project.

    How and when are the prizes awarded?

    Once the public voting period concludes, all votes are verified and tallied. If your project is among the winners, the Dlubal Team will contact you directly to share the exciting news. The official winners' announcement and the awarding of prizes will then take place during a dedicated online event.

    Are there any obligations if my project wins?

    Yes! To receive your prize, winning participants must provide a case study detailing their awarded project. Don't worry; the preparation of the case study is supervised by the Dlubal Team.

    Check out our case study examples: Case Studies

    What happens in the event of a tie?

    If there are multiple winners for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place, the cash prize will be split among the participants who tied for that place.

    I have a question about participating. Where can I get help?

    If you have any additional questions about the contest, your project submission, or the voting process, simply send an email to [email protected]. We will get back to you as quickly as possible.

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    Head over to the official contest page in the Dlubal Community to register your account, submit your RFEM project, and cast your vote.

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    Review our contest rules covering everything from eligibility and submission requirements to the voting process, data privacy, and prize distribution.

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