CANstruction | New York

An annual art show, design competition and food drive rolled into one event, Canstruction raises hunger awareness by challenging teams of architects and engineers to create larger-than-life pop art masterpieces constructed entirely out of unopened food cans. At the end of the competition, all of the cans are donated to local charities, helping to provide thousands of meals for those in need.

 

In 2017 and 2019, LERA won the top prize for the 25th and 27th Anniversary of Canstruction New York, continuing our strong tradition in the competition. Since our first entry in 2002, LERA has won 18 awards and donated nearly 76,000 canned goods and food items to local charities, helping to feed over 12,000 New Yorkers.

Awards

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Structural Ingenuity, 2021

"End Hunger ATLAS-t"

29th Annual Canstruction NY Awards

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20-Year Award, 2021

"End Hunger ATLAS-t"

29th Annual Canstruction NY Awards

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Cheri C. Melillo Award, 2020
"Take a Stand"
28th Annual Canstruction NY Awards

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3rd Place Best Original Design, 2019
"Delicate Balance"
Canstruction International Citywide Competition

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Best Original Design (formerly Jurors' Favorite), 2019

"Delicate Balance"

27th Annual Canstruction NY Awards

 

First Honorable Mention, 2018

"Outrunning Hunger"

26th Annual Canstruction NY Awards

 

Best Original Design (formerly Jurors' Favorite), 2017

"A Rising Tide"

25th Annual Canstruction NY Awards

 

Founder's Award 1st Runner-Up, 2016

"Hungry Like the Wolf"

Canstruction International Citywide Competition

 

15th Year of Participation Award, 2016

24th Annual Canstruction NY Awards
 

Jurors' Favorite, 2015

"Hungry to the Core"

Canstruction International Citywide Competition

 

Best Use of Labels, 2015

"Scare Away Hunger"

23rd Annual Canstruction NY Awards
 

Founder's Award, 2014

"Pour Your Heart Out"

Canstruction International Citywide Competition

 

Jurors’ Favorite, 2014

"Hungry to the Core"

22nd Annual Canstruction NY Awards
 

Jurors’ Favorite, 2013

First Annual Cheri Melillo Memorial Award, 2013

"Pour Your Heart Out"

21st Annual Canstruction NY Awards

 

Jurors’ Favorite, 2012

"Topping Hunger"

20th Annual Canstruction NY Awards

 

Honorable Mention, 2011

"Shine a Light on Hunger"

19th Annual Canstruction NY Awards

 

Best Structure, 2010

"Feaster Islander"

18th Annual Canstruction NY Awards

 

Best Use of Labels, 2006

"CANp Fire"

14th Annual Canstruction NY Awards