The steel bridge task force, which consists of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) and American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Steel and Metals Technical Committee, named John O’Quinn, president at High Steel Structures LLC, based in Lancaster, Pa., as recipient of the 2023 Alexander D. Wilson Memorial Award.
The annual award recognizes individuals who have made significant industry contributions to advance steel as the material of choice for steel bridge supply, production, design, fabrication, or construction. It was instituted in 2022 to honor Alexander D. Wilson, a major contributor to the research and development of new technologies for the bridge industry, who served as chair of the steel bridge task force for more than two decades.
Karl Frank, Ph.D., PE, consultant and member of the steel bridge task force oversight council, presented the award, which reads: “In recognition of his significant leadership, mentoring and support of research which have contributed substantially to the advancement of steel bridges.”
“As chair of the steel bridge task force for many years, [Wilson] had a vision for recognizing and mentoring the next generation of talent for innovative steel bridge research,” says Dan Snyder, vice president, construction program at AISI. “It is appropriate that we present this award to [O’Quinn], who for many years has provided mentoring and guidance to researchers and engineers as well as financial and materials support for their research. His direct support has enabled significant technological advancements for the steel bridge industry. [O’Quinn] is highly respected and greatly appreciated by his peers, and it is an honor to recognize his contributions and lasting impact on our industry with the 2023 Alexander D. Wilson Memorial Award.”
