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The Huber Prize is considered the highest level mid-career research prize in civil engineering, and is awarded for outstanding achievements and contributions in research with respect to all disciplines of civil engineering.

This award was first stablished by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) board of direction in 1946 and was given for the first time in 1949.

Generally, Recipients are all younger than 45 and have demonstrated a level of achievement and excellence that bodes well for a long and fruitful career. ASCE typically awards three to five Huber Prizes each year.

History
Walter L. Huber (1883-1960) was an engineer, mountaineer, and conservationist. His research intrest mostly lay in the field of structural, hydroelectric, and irrigation projects; he also made some studies in the field of  flood control, municipal water supplies,seismic forces and earthquake resistance.

The ASCE Board of Direction authorized annual awards on recommendation by the Society’s Committee on Research to promote research in civil engineering, in July 1946. Later, In October 1964 Mrs. Alberta Reed Huber endowed these prestigious prizes in honor of her husband, Walter L. Huber, Past President, ASCE.

Award Condition
Preference is given to younger researchers (generally under 40 years of age) of early accomplishment who can be expected to continue fruitful careers in research.

According to the rules of the award, the nominees must either be under 40 years of age at the time of nomination or have worked no more than 12 years since receiving their doctoral degree, whichever is less restrictive.