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NOMINATION TIMELINE

AWARD DEADLINE: APRIL 1st
  • April: Nominations and required supporting documents are due.
  • June: Appointed award committees review nominations and make selections.
  • November: Award recipients and principal nominators are notified of their selection.
  • February: Awards are presented at the TMS Annual Meeting.

Awards listed under "Other Awards" may have separate nomination deadlines, as indicated.


Professional Recognition Program

TMS award winners constitute some of the most deserving recipients and the recognition of outstanding accomplishments by members of the international minerals, metals, and materials community is one of the primary objectives of TMS. In the society's view, the bestowment of honors and awards is necessary to not only reward distinguished performance by a scientist or engineer but to encourage his or her colleagues to strive toward the same--and perhaps a greater--level of distinction.

AWARD NOMINATION PROCESS

Since many great works often go unnoticed or duly recognized, the society helps to bring these achievements to light through the nomination process. Open submissions of award nominations have been the long-standing method, and to increase the possibility of further recognition, some TMS awards may be tracked up to a societal or pinnacle award. The award descriptions below also include a list of the higher honors winners may seek. Nominators will be advised of eligible award(s) for their candidate. Modifications, but not complete revisions, will be accepted for candidates with a reasonable chance of winning.

How to submit an Award Nomination
To submit an award nomination, review the descriptions and criteria below and download the Nomination Form (PDF) which contains a complete explanation of each award, then fax or mail with the required supporting papers.


 

 
Society Awards Division Awards Student Awards Other Awards
DIVISION AWARDS 
EMPMD | EPD | LMD | MPMD | SMD
ELECTRONIC, MAGNETIC & PHOTONIC MATERIALS DIVISION AWARDS
The following awards are sponsored by the EMPMD Division

JOHN BARDEEN AWARD
Criteria: (1) Established record of research and publications in the field of electronic materials; (2) recognizes the quality and relevance of work that has had or is likely to have a significant and lasting impact in the field of electronic materials.[MORE]

DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER AWARD
Recognizes: An individual for research excellence in one or several areas related to electronic, magnetic, and photonic materials science; technological impact; broad, sustained commitment to teaching or mentoring; service to TMS and/or the profession; and impact upon governmental or policy-making bodies. The EMPMD Honorary Symposia will be organized in honor of this individual. Winners of this award may be eligible for Application to Practice Award, Brimacombe Medalist, Bruce Chalmers, Cyril Stanley Smith, Educator, Leadership, and Morris Cohen.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Criteria: 1) full member of TMS for a minimum of 10 years; 2) active in one or several areas related to electronic, magnetic, and photonic materials science in academia, governmental institution, or industry; 3) a recognized leader through consistently and proactively advancing the service capability of EMPMD; and 4) recognized to be of the highest personal integrity and competence level. [MORE]

JEM BEST PAPER AWARD
Criteria: Outstanding scientific or engineering contribution to the Journal of Electronic Materials. Papers published in JEM from July through June are eligible for nomination. [MORE]

 
EXTRACTION & PROCESSING DIVISION AWARDS
The following awards are sponsored by the EPD Division.

AIME JAMES DOUGLAS GOLD MEDAL AWARD (Funded by AIME)
Criteria: The award recognizes distinguished achievement in nonferrous metallurgy, including both the beneficiation of ores and the alloying and utilization of nonferrous metals. [MORE]

DISTINGUISHED LECTURER AWARD
Criteria: The recipient will present a lecture on a technical subject of particular interest to the extraction and processing metallurgy members of the Society at the Annual Meeting approximately two years following selection for the award. [MORE]

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Criteria: 1) full member of TMS for a minimum of ten years; 2) active in the extraction and processing industry and/or related entities for a minimum of 20 years; 3) a recognized leader through contributions to academia, industry and/or government through demonstrated leadership in the organization of symposia, service in committees, publications, patents and industrial practice. [MORE]

SCIENCE AWARD
Criteria: (1) A paper or series of closely related papers with one common author in the field of extraction and processing metallurgy with emphasis on nonferrous metals; (2) the paper(s) must have been published in JOM, Metallurgical Transactions A or B, or any other appropriate AIME publication within the two-year period preceding May 31. [MORE]

TECHNOLOGY AWARD
Criteria: (1) A paper or series of closely related papers with one common author in the field of extraction and processing metallurgy with emphasis on nonferrous metals; (2) the paper(s) must have been published in JOM, Metallurgical Transactions A or B,or any other appropriate AIME publication within the two-year period preceding May 31. [MORE]

 
LIGHT METALS DIVISION AWARDS
The following awards are sponsored by the LMD Division.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Criteria: 1) full member of TMS for a minimum of 10 years; 2) active in the light metals industry and/or related entities for a minimum of 20 years; 3) must have record of consistently and proactively advancing the service capability of the Light Metals Division; 4) recognized to be of the highest personal integrity and competence level. [MORE]

ENERGY BEST PAPER AWARD
Criteria: 1) the paper must be published in the preceding year's volume of the Energy proceedings or in the JOM magazine related to a energy topic; 2) the paper must be presented during the Annual Meeting of the publication year; 3) the paper must exemplify the application of science in solving a practical problem, and therefore must be technological in nature and present new and significant information; 4) the style must be clear and concise.
Award Description: This award recognizes the author(s) for excellence of a paper published in the preceding year's volume of the Energy proceedings or JOM magazine.
JOM BEST PAPER AWARD
Criteria: 1) the paper must be published in the preceding year's volume of the Energy proceedings or in the JOM magazine related to an energy topic; 2) the paper must be presented during the Annual Meeting of the publication year; 3) the paper must exemplify the application of science in solving a practical problem, and therefore must be technological in nature and present new and significant information; 4) the style must be clear and concise.
Award Description: This award recognizes the author(s) for excellence of a paper published in the preceding year's volume of the Energy proceedings or JOM magazine.
LIGHT METALS AWARD
Criteria: (1) The paper must be presented in the preceding year in a Light Metals Division sponsored session at the Annual Meeting; (2) the paper must exemplify the application of science in solving a practical problem, and therefore must be technological in nature and present new and significant information; (3) the style must be clear and concise. [MORE]

MAGNESIUM AWARD
Criteria: (1) The paper must be presented in the preceding year’s volume of Magnesium Technology; (2) the paper must be presented during the Annual Meeting of the publication year; (3) the paper must exemplify the application of science in solving a practical problem, and therefore must be technological in nature and present new and significant information; (3) the style must be clear and concise.
Award Description: This award recognizes individual excellence of a paper published in the preceding year’s column of Magnesium Technology.
MAGNESIUM TECHNOLOGY BEST STUDENT PAPER AWARD
Criteria: Presentation must be given by a university/technical college student at the TMS Annual Meeting and the paper must be published in the conference proceedings.
Award Description: This award recognizes the best student paper presentation during the Magnesium Symposia held at the TMS Annual Meeting. Award honors an outstanding technical presentation made in the field of magnesium technology. Winners are selected by at least three members of the Magnesium Committee. Winner receives a $500 cash honorarium to be used to support their continuing education in the metallurgical field. Formal recognition will take place at the following year’s TMS Annual Meeting.
MAGNESIUM TECHNOLOGY BEST POSTER AWARD
Criteria: Evaluation on originality, technical content and presentation, but with an emphasis on the particular assets of this presentation format (visual, concise and personalized explanation).
Award Description: This award recognizes the best contribution to the Poster Session of the TMS Magnesium Technology Symposium for a research/development work by an individual or research group, who may be either a student or a contributing author.
SUBJECT AREA AWARDS
Criteria: 1) the paper must be presented in the preceding year in a Light Metals Division sponsored session at the Annual Meeting; 2) the paper must exemplify the application of science in solving a practical problem, and therefore must be technological in nature and present new and significant information; 3) the style must be clear and concise. [MORE]

TECHNOLOGY AWARD
Criteria: 1) the knowledge/information provided must have been readily available to the industry. 2) the knowledge/information must have advanced the competitiveness of the industry against other materials. [MORE]

 
MATERIALS PROCESSING & MANUFACTURING DIVISION AWARDS
The following awards are sponsored by the MPMD Division.
DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER AWARD
Criteria: 1) Must be a member of TMS for at least ten years; 2) must have made prolonged contributions to the design, syntheses, processing and performance of engineering materials such as metals, ceramics composites, glasses and polymers through publications, patents, etc.; research must have demonstrated direct impact on commercial processes and products; 3) must have a superior standing among peer group. [MORE]

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Criteria: 1) Must be a member of TMS for a minimum of ten years; 2) active in the field of design, syntheses, processing and performance of engineering materials; 3) a recognized leader through contributions to academia, industry and/or government through demonstrated leadership in the organization of symposia, service in committees and the council, publications, patents and industrial practice. [MORE]

 
STRUCTURAL MATERIALS DIVISION AWARDS
The following awards are sponsored by the SMD Division.
DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST/ENGINEER AWARD
Criteria: (1) Must be a member of TMS for at least five years; (2) must have made prolonged contributions to the science of structural materials such as metals, ceramics, composites, glasses and polymers through publications, patents, etc.; research must have demonstrated direct input on commercial processes and products; (3) must have a superior standing among peer group. [MORE]

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Criteria: (1) Must be a member of TMS for a minimum of ten years; (2) active in the field of structural materials; (3) a recognized leader through contributions to industry, academia and/or government through technical presentation, publications, etc. [MORE]

JOM BEST PAPER AWARD
Criteria: (1) Must be a member of TMS; (2) active in the field of structural materials; (3) a recognized leader through contributions to industry, academia and/or government through technical presentation, publications, etc. [MORE]

Award Description: This award recognizes the author(s) of a paper published in an issue of the preceding volume year of JOM under a structural materials related technical topic.
Submission Deadline: April 1st of each year. Submit Nomination