-
CHAIR
Joel Ziegler -
1ST VICE CHAIR
Tyler Dreher -
2ND VICE CHAIR
Jessica Woods -
SECRETARY
Tim C. Schwanz -
TREASURER
Joel Ziegler -
CONTACT
Email the AWS Northern Plains Section
News and Events
Recap: Northern Plains Section Behind the Mask Contest
March 4, 2026
Date of Event: 03/04/2026 Location: Northland Community and Technical College, Thief River Falls, MN, campus. Number of Attendees: 175 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): District 15 Director Dale Szabla Event Summary: The American Welding Society (AWS) Northern Plains Section recently hosted itsannual Behind the Mask welding contest at Northland
Stainless Steel Seminar – March 10 & March 12
February 11, 2026
AWS Northern Plains Section is excited to announce and invite all members and guests to attend upcoming Stainless Steel Welding Technology Seminars. Pick the day that works best for you: Tuesday, March 10 or Thursday, March 12. The content will be the same on both days. Topic: Weld Engineering
Scholarships
AWS Foundation awards over $2.7 million annually for education in welding and related fields.
Apply Today!
Sponsors



































