People's Choice Awards
Voting for the 2026 People’s Choice Award has now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported our local food banks.
🏆 People’s Choice Award Winner
Construction Lego Man
Associated Engineering
This award is voted on by the public and recognizes the structure that captured the most community support and engagement.
2026 Award Winners
Best Use of Labels
Construction Lego Man
Associated Engineering
Structural Ingenuity
Leaning Towards Change
Lethbridge Polytechnic
Best Meal
Construction Lego Man
Associated Engineering
Best Original Design
Leaning Towards Change
Lethbridge Polytechnic
Most Cans / Food Items
Ocean Octopus
Centre Village Mall
2026 Entry Gallery
Discover the incredible structural designs from CANstruction Lethbridge 2026. Each structure was built using thousands of cans of food, which have now been donated to provide essential hunger relief for families across Southern Alberta.
Construction Lego Man
TEAM: ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING AB Ltd.
Built brick by brick and can by can, this Lego Man represents creativity stacked with compassion. Every piece contributes to fighting hunger in our community, proving that even small parts can build something powerful.
Ocean Octopus
TEAM: CENTRE VILLAGE MALL
This ocean-inspired octopus symbolizes the many helping hands needed to support our community. With eight arms, it captures teamwork and collective generosity, reminding us that feeding our neighbors takes all of us.
Leaning Towards Change
TEAM: LETHBRIDGE POLYTECHNIC
Built from ingenuity and cans, this tower leans boldly into the fight against hunger. When it comes down, its true impact rises: transforming into meals, nourishment, and hope for those who need it most.
Cornundrum Maze
TEAM: MPE ENGINEERING
An interactive corn maze built from canned vegetables highlights the power of simple ingredients. This concept celebrates nutrition and its belief that every can helps feed our neighbors.
Etch A Sketch Pac-Man
TEAM: SAVE ON FOODS
A retro Etch A Sketch featuring Pac-Man, built from over 1,900 cans. Inspired by nostalgia, this playful design aims to make a meaningful dent in local food bank donations.
Structural Truss Design
TEAM: STRUCTURAL TRUSS
A truck and trailer hauling trusses showcases the strength behind Structural Truss. This build represents reliability, passion, and community support in Southern Alberta.
The Lethbridge Explorer
TEAM: UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE GROUP #1
This space shuttle celebrates innovation and engineering while launching support for the community. Each can represents a small but mighty impact.
Redbull F1 Car
TEAM: UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE GROUP #2
A recreate of the Red Bull Oracle F1 car built from bold blue, yellow, red, and black cans. This high-speed design races toward driving impact for our local food bank.
Voting Closed
Voting for the 2026 People’s Choice Award is now closed. Thank you for your support.
All structures will be donated to local food banks, supporting families across Southern Alberta.