SGH's Ron Hamburger Receives 2014 Walter P. Moore, Jr. Award

Words: Bronzella Cleveland

On April 3, 2014, at Structures Congress 2014 in Boston, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger's Ron Hamburger received the prestigious Walter P. Moore, Jr. Award. The award recognizes Hamburger's significant contributions to the development of SEI structural codes, standards, and extraordinary dedication as a volunteer in the advancement of the practice of structural engineering.

The Walter P. Moore, Jr. Award was established in 1998 by the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers to honor Walter P. Moore, Jr. in recognition of his dedication to and technical expertise in the development of structural codes and standards.

Click here to watch the video honoring Hamburger.

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