Nominations for 15 Awards are Due Next Month

Nomination packages for 15 ASME awards — including the James N. Landis Medal, the Henry R. Worthington Medal and the James Harry Potter Gold Medal — are due to the ASME Honors and Awards Committee within the month of February.

Nominations for the James N. Landis Medal, which recognizes outstanding performance in nuclear or fossil fuel stations coupled with humanitarian pursuits, are due Feb. 1. The winner of the award will receive $7,000, a bronze medal and a certificate. Nominations should be e-mailed to A. K. Gupta at akgupta@umd.edu.

Eleven other awards also have a nomination deadline of Feb. 1:

• The Henry R. Worthington Medal, for eminent achievement in the field of pumping and machinery; $5,000, a bronze medal, certificate, an expense supplement of up to $1,000, and a $2,000 scholarship donation; bambergerj@asme.org.
• The James Harry Potter Gold Medal, for eminent achievement in the science of thermodynamics in mechanical engineering; $2,000, a vermeil medal and a certificate; ts.ravi@wichita.edu.
• The Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc. Medal, for contributions to the value and strategic management of diversity and inclusiveness by a member of ASME or another recognized engineering/professional society; $2,000, a bronze medal and a certificate; keyser@chesapeake.net.
• The George Westinghouse Medal, for eminent achievement in the power field of mechanical engineering; $1,500, a vermeil medal and a certificate; $1,000, a silver medal, a certificate and an expense supplement to an honoree under the age of 40; Lilley@okstate.edu.
• The Barnett-Uzgiris Product Safety Design Award, for individuals who have made significant contributions to the safe design of products through teaching, research and professional accomplishments; $1,000, a bronze medal and a certificate; Jmounta1@norwich.edu.
• The Bernard F. Langer Nuclear Codes and Standards Award, for contributions to the nuclear power plant industry; $1,000, a crystal oracle and a certificate; rrweidler@carolina.rr.com.
• The Blackall Machine Tool and Gage Award, for the design or application of machine tools, gages or measuring instruments; $1,000 and a plaque; dornfeld@berkeley.edu.
• The Burt L. Newkirk Award, for a notable contribution to tribology in research or development by an engineer under 40 who has been an ASME member for at least 5 years, as established by papers accepted for publication; $1,000 and a certificate; polycarp@illinois.edu.
• The Dixy Lee Ray Award, for significant achievements and contributions in environmental protection; $1,000, a bronze medal and a certificate; dickblauvelt@yahoo.com.
• The Henry Laurence Gantt Medal, for outstanding contributions to society in general and management; $1,000, a bronze medal and a certificate; bozewiczj@asme.org.
• The Internal Combustion Engine Award, for eminent achievement or distinguished contribution over a substantial period of time in the field of internal combustion engines; $1,000 and a plaque; neil.blythe@ge.com.

Nominations for three ASME awards are due Feb. 15:

• The Arthur L. Williston Medal, for best paper or thesis by an undergraduate or junior engineer that fosters a spirit of civic service; first prize: $1,000, a bronze medal, a certificate and an expense supplement; second prize: $500 and a certificate; third prize: $250 and a certificate; mckivorf@asme.org.
• The Charles Russ Richards Award, for outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering 20 years or more following graduation; $1,000 and a certificate; akontsos@coe.drexel.edu.
• The Gustus L. Larson Memorial Award, for outstanding achievements in mechanical engineering or related field within 10 to 20 years following graduation; $1,000 and a certificate; akontsos@coe.drexel.edu.

For more information on these awards and the others presented by ASME, visit the Honors and Awards website at www.asme.org/about-asme/get-involved/honors-awards, or contact Frank McKivor, ASME Honors and Fellows, at (212) 591-7094 or mckivorf@asme.org.