Any individual member, or group of Members, or committee may nominate candidates for any awards listed in this Manual. Table 1 below summarizes the awards. Most of the column headings and information should be self-explanatory. Abbreviations used include COH for Committee on Honors, GAC for General Awards Committee, and SAC for each Special Awards Committee. Nominations submitted to COH or GAC should be sent to:

Fran McKivor
Administrator
ASME
Three Park Avenue
New York, NY  10016-5990
Telephpne: (212) 591-7094
Fax: (212-591-8080

Nominations submitted to an SAC may be sent either to the ASME Honors Office or directly to the SAC.

Nomination deadlines are absolute: completed applications must have been received by that date. Months January - March refer to the calendar year of the award; all other months refer to the year preceding the year of the award. Table 2 lists the Special Award Committees and the technical activity or other activity responsible for manning each committee.

Further information on each award, including a list of past recipients, can be accessed by clicking the name of the award below. Members of committees who require a more detailed analysis of any particular award may request it from the ASME Honors Office at the above address.

LISTING OF AWARDS

Name Of Award

Form Of Award

Limitation(s)

Nomination Deadline

Send To

Form App'd By

Awd By

ASME Medal Eminently distinguished engineering achievement

$15,000 Gold Medal Certificate

None

1-Mar

COH

-

Board Of Governors

The ASME Barnett-Uzgiris Product Safety Design Award The Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the safe design of products through teaching, research, and professional accomplishments

$1000 Cetificate

None

1-Dec

GAC

COH

COH March 1

Bergles-Rohsenow Young Investigator Award in Heat Transfer To pursue research in heat transfer and must have demonstrated the potential to make significant contributions to this field

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate

Candidate under 36; Ph.D., or equivalent degree in engineering

1-Oct

SAC

GAC

COH  March 1

Blackall Machine Tool and Gage Award Design or application of machine tools, gages or measuring instruments

$1000 Plaque

None

1-Feb

SAC

GAC

COH  March 1

Per Bruel Gold Medal for Noise Control and Acoustics Eminent achievement and extraordinary merit in the field of noise control and acoustics

$1000 Vermeil Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Edwin F Church Medal Eminent service in increasing the value of mechanical engineering education

$2500 Bronze Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

Special nomination form required

15-Feb

District Rep

GAC

COH March 1

Dedicated Service Award Unusual dedicated voluntary service

Plaque Lapel Pin Certificate

Minimum of 10 years of service to ASME; Special nomination form required

1-Dec

Appr. Soc. Officer

Design. Serv. Area Staff

COH

Daniel C. Drucker Medal Outstanding contributions to applied mechanics and mechanical engineering

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

None

1-Oct

SAC

-

COH March 1

Thomas A. Edison Patent Award Patented device or process which has the potential to enhance some aspect of mechanical engineering

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH March 1

William T. Ennor Manufacturing Technology Award For an innovative manufacturing technology which results in substantial economic and/or societal benefits

$1000 Vermeil Medal Certificate

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH March 1

Fluids Engineering Award Outstanding contributions to the field of fluids engineering

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate

None

30-Aug

SAC

-

COH October 1

Freeman Scholar Award Extensive experience in fluids engineering

$7500 Certificate (Expense Supplement)

None

1-Sept  (Odd Years)

SAC

-

COH October 1 (even year)

Y.C. Fung Young Investigator Award To encourage young investigators to pursue research in bioengineering

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate

Candidate under 36; Ph.D. or equivalent degree

1-Sept

SAC

-

COH  October 15

Henry Laurence Gantt Medal Outstanding contributions to society in general and management

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Gas Turbine Award Design of gas turbines and components, related problems, applications and operations

$1000 Plaque

None

1-Jan

SAC

GAC

COH Oct 1

Melvin R. Green Codes and Standards Medal Outstanding contribution to codification, standardization and certification

$1500 Bronze Medal Certificate

Advancement of ASME codes, standards, and conformity assessment

1-Jan

SAC

-

COH  February 15

Heat Transfer Memorial Award Outstanding contribution to the field of heat transfer

$1000 Plaque Certificate

None

1-Oct

SAC

GAC

COH  March 1

Mayo D. Hersey Award Distinguished contributions to the advancement of the science and engineering of tribology

$2000 Plaque

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Henry Hess Award Original technical paper

$1000 Certificate (Expense Supplement)

Author under 31; ASME Student Member or Member

1-Mar

GAC

-

COH  March 1

The Patrick J. Higgins Award Recognize an individual who has contributed to the enhancement of standardization

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate

Advancement of ASME codes, standards, and conformity assessment

1-Feb

SAC

COH  March 1

Holley Medal Unique act(s) of an engineering nature which has (have) accomplished a timely public benefit

$1000 Vermeil Medal Lapel Pin Certificate

None

1-Mar

GAC

-

COH  March 1

Soichiro Honda Medal Outstanding achievement or significant contribution in the field of personal transportation

$7500 Gold Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

None

1-Oct

SAC

-

COH   March 1

Honorary Member Distinguished service that contributes significantly to the attainment of the goals of the engineering profession

Silver Medal Certificate Lapel Pin Badge (Expense Supplement)

No more than five per year

1-Mar

COH

-

Board of Governors

Internal Combustion Engine Award Eminent achievement or distinguished contribution over a substantial period of time in the field of internal combustion engines

$1000 Plaque

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH   March 1

ASME Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. Medal Contributions to the value and strategic management of diversity and exclusiveness

$2000 Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

Member of ASME or other recognized engineering/professional society; no involvement in litigation related to discrimination or harassment within the past three years

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Warner T. Koiter Medal Distinguished contributions to the field of solid mechanics with special emphasis on the effective blending of theoretical and applied elements of the discipline

$2000 Bronze Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

None

1-Oct

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Robert E. Koski Medal Significant contribution in the  art and practice of fluid power motion and control through education and/or innovation

$6,000 Bronze Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

None

15-Jan

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Frank Kreith Energy Award Significant contributions to a secure energy future

$2000 Plaque Certificate (Expense Supplement)

None

1-Dec

SAC

-

COH  March 1

James N. Landis Medal Outstanding performance in nuclear or fossil fuel stations, coupled with humanitarian pursuits

$7500 Bronze Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Bernard F. Langer Nuclear Codes and Standards Award Contribution to the nuclear power plant industry

$1000 Crystal Oracle Certificate

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Gustus L. Larson Memorial Award Outstanding achievements in mechanical engineering within ten to twenty years following graduation

$1000 Certificate (Expense Supplement)

Engineering Graduate; Special nomination form required

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 20

H.R. Lissner Medal Pioneering contribution in biomechanical research

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

None

Sept 1

SAC

-

COH  October 15

Machine Design Award Eminent achievement in machine design

$1000 Plaque Certificate

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Charles T. Main Award Leadership and service qualities contributing to programs and operations of an ASME Student Section

$3000 & Gold Medal, 1st; $2000 & Silver Medal, 2nd; Certificate (Expense Supplement)

Student Member from each District; Up to eleven $500 honorable mentions to qualified candidates

1-Feb

District Leaders

GAC

COH  March 15

McDonald Mentoring Award Outstanding mentoring of other professionals by an engineer in industry, government, education or private practice

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Melville Medal Best current original paper (Medal can be bestowed on winner of some other best paper award)

$2000 Bronze Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

One author must be a Corporate Member of ASME

N/A

GAC

-

COH  March 1

M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Medal of ASME/SME Significant efforts in improving the productivity and efficiency of manufacturing operation(s)

$1500 Vermeil Medal Certificate

None

1-Jan

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Van C. Mow Medal Meritorious contributions to the field of bioengineering

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

Ph.D. or equivalent degree received between 10 and 20 years prior to June of the year of award

Sept 1

SAC

-

COH  October 15

Nadai Medal Distinguished contributions to the field of engineering materials

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Burt L. Newkirk Award Notable contribution to tribology in research or development as established by papers accepted for publication

$1000 Certificate

Author under 40 who has been an ASME Member for at least 5 years

1-Feb

SAC

GAC

COH  March 1

Edward F. Obert Award Outstanding paper on thermodynamics

$5000 Certificate (Expense Supplement)

Must be written during preceding two years of Congress presentation

1-Mar

SAC

-

COH    April 1

Old Guard Early Career Award An individual who has distinguished self as a Member of ASME

$5000, 1st; 1st, 2nd & 3rd prepaid Life Membership Plaque

Student Member who upgraded to Member after graduation and is within 4-6 years after receiving a baccalaureate degree

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH   March 1

Old Guard Prizes Best four oral presentations in Student Contest at the Congress

$2000, 1st; $1500, 2nd; $1000, 3rd; $500, 4th Certificate (Expense Supplement)

Student Members

N/A/

SAC

-

COH  Congress

Rufus Oldenburger Medal Outstanding achievements in automatic control

$2000 Bronze Medal Certificate

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Performance Test Codes Medal Significant contributions to the development and promotion of ASME Performance Test Codes

$1000 Vermeil Medal Certificate

None

1-Jan

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Marshall B. Peterson Award Early career achievement and for promising research within the field of tribology

$2500 Certificate (Biennial)

Under 30 years of age

1-Feb       (bi annual)

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Pi Tau Sigma Gold Medal Outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering within ten years following graduation

$1000 Gold Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

Engineering Graduate; Special nomination form required

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 20

James Harry Potter Gold Medal Eminent achievement in the science of thermodynamics in mechanical engineering

$2000 Vermeil Medal Certificate

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Pressure Vessel and Piping Medal Outstanding contribution in the field of pressure vessel and piping technology

$2000 Bronze Medal Certificate

None

15-June

SAC

-

COH      October 1

Prime Movers Committee Award Thermal electric station practice or equipment

$1000 Certificate

None

1-Feb

SAC

GAC

COH  March 1

Dixy Lee Ray Award Significant achievements and contributions in environmental protection

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Charles Russ Richards Memorial Award Outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering twenty years or more following graduation

$1000 Certificate (Expense Supplement)

Engineering Graduate; Special nomination form required

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 20

Ralph Coats Roe Medal Significant contributions to understanding the engineers worth to society

$12,000 Gold Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

None

15-Sept

SAC

-

COH October 1

Safety Codes and Standards Medal For development and promotion of safety codes, standards, accreditation and certification activities

$1500 Bronze Medal Certificate

None

1-Jan

SAC

-

COH  March 1

R. Tom Sawyer Award Important contribution to advance gas turbine technology

$1000 Plaque Certificate

None

1-Jan

SAC

-

COH  October 1

Ben C. Sparks Medal For eminent service to mechanical engineering technology education

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate

Mech. engrg. or mech. engrg. tech. educator in ABET-accredited departments

31-Jan

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Ruth and Joel Spira Outstanding Design Educator Award For furthering engineering design education

$1000 Vermeil Medal Certificate

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH   March 1

Spirit of St. Louis Medal Meritorious service in the advancement of aeronautics and astronautics

$1000 Vermeil Medal Certificate

None

1-Jan (odd year)

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Student Section Advisor Award Outstanding leadership and service qualities to the program and operations of a Student Section for at least three years

$1000 Silver Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

Advisor from each District; Up to 10 receive $500 Honorable Mention, Plaque, & Certificate to qualified candidates

1-March

District Leader

GAC

COH  March 15

J. Hall Taylor Medal Eminent achievement in ASME Codes and Standards for piping and pressure vessels

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate

None

15-Nov

SAC

-

COH   March 1

Robert Henry Thurston Lecture Award Encourages stimulating thinking on a subject of broad technical interest to engineers

$500 Plaque Certificate ($500 Expense Supplement)

None

15-Jan

SAC

-

COH  March 15

Timoshenko Medal Distinguished contributions to applied mechanics

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate

None

1-Oct

SAC

-

COH   March 1

Yeram S. Touloukian Award Outstanding technical contributions in the field of thermophysical properties

Bronze Medal Certificate

None

1-Sept

SAC

-

COH  October 1

Frank von Flue Award Significant contributions to the promotion of lifelong learning for mechanical engineers

$1000 Bronze Medal Certificate

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Worcester Reed Warner Medal Outstanding contribution to the permanent literature of engineering

$2000 Vermeil Medal Certificate

Literature must be at least 5 years old

1-Mar

GAC

-

COH  March 1

George Westinghouse Medals Eminent achievement in the power field of mechanical engineering

$1500 Vermeil Medal; $1000 Silver Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement)

Silver Medal to one under 45

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

Arthur L. Williston Medal Best paper or thesis by an undergraduate or junior engineer fostering a spirit of civic service

$1000 Bronze Medal, 1st Certificate (Expense Supplement) $500, 2nd $250, 3rd

Student Member or Member (graduated not more than 2 years) ASME sponsor

15-Feb

GAC

-

COH  March 1

Henry R. Worthington Medal Eminent achievement in the field of pumping machinery, systems and concepts

$5000 Bronze Medal Certificate (Expense Supplement) $1000 scholarship donation

None

1-Feb

SAC

-

COH  March 1

_ Date the nomination must be in

For transmittal to appropriate Award Committee, send to: ASME Honors Department, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016