Bob Weatherton Award Scholarship

Monday, January 19 - 2:30 PM 

World of Concrete cordially invites you to the prestigious 2026 Weatherton Paper Competition, a platform that not only showcases our industry's future leaders but also celebrates the transformative impact of the Concrete Industry Management degree program on their lives.

The competition features 15 exceptional students from the CIM programs at California State University – Chico, Middle Tennessee State University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, South Dakota State University, and Texas State University.

Each presentation will reflect the presenter's experiences in research activities, internships, or capstone coursework and how lessons learned have influenced the upcoming career in the concrete industry.

In 2025, students presented papers  with titles as "Building my future with CIM, "What CIM Can Do for You", "My First Big Beam Experience,  "Constructing My Future," as well as several papers describing the students' experience in their  Concrete Industry Management Internships. 

Following the presentations, you'll have an opportunity to network with these inspiring students, their faculty, and the members of the CIM National Steering Committee, fostering connections and potential new hires.

The event is open to all registered World of Concrete attendees & exhibitors.

Presentations Highlight CIM Goals

Attendees will also learn more about the Concrete Industry Management program, a four-year Bachelor of Science degree that offers a business-focused curriculum. This program not only fast-tracks students into their initial career opportunities within the concrete industry but also equips them with the skills and knowledge to make a significant impact. With more than 1,200 graduates currently employed in the concrete industry, many in key leadership positions, the program's transformative impact is undeniable.

Honoring an Industry Legend

World of Concrete established this award to honor the late 'Big Bob' Weatherton, a true industry legend. Weatherton, who passed away in 2016, was a key figure in the founding of World of Concrete and was named an industry legend in 2015. His revolutionary development of the articulating boom arm for concrete pumps transformed the concrete pumping industry. Weatherton's contributions continue to serve as a guiding light for all CIM students, inspiring them to make a significant impact in the industry and to always strive for excellence.

To learn more about the Concrete Industry Management Program and the list of past Weatherton Scholarship recipients, click here  Concrete Industry Management Degree.