-
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
Save the date (3/4/2026) for Northern Plains Sections’ Behind the Mask Contest!
January 8, 2026
NORTHERN PLAINS SECTION ANNOUNCEMENT Behind the Mask Welding Contest Northern Plains Sections Annual Behind the Mask Welding Contest. Open to all currently enrolled High School and College. Date: March 4, 2026 Location: Northland Community & Technical College 1101 Highway One East Thief River Falls,
Recap: Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc. Plant Tour / Section Meeting
October 30, 2025
Date of Event: 10/30/2025 Location: Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc. 1401 36th Ave W, Alexandria, MN Number of Attendees: 20 Presenter/Notable Guest(s): Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc representative’s Craig Dropik, Darrin Thompson.Dale Szabla, AWS District 15 Director Event Summary: Standard Iron & Wire Works Inc
Scholarships
AWS Foundation awards over $2.7 million annually for education in welding and related fields.
Apply Today!
Sponsors



































