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

SOCIETY AWARDS

APPLICATION TO PRACTICE AWARD Criteria: Demonstrated outstanding achievement in transferring research results or findings in some aspect of the fields of metallurgy and materials into commercial production and practical use as a representative of an industrial, academic, governmental, or technical organization. [MORE]

ALEXANDER R. SCOTT DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Criteria: (1) Must be a member of TMS; (2) must have exhibited devotion of time, effort, thought, and action toward furthering the Society's mission through administrative/functional activities. [MORE]

BRIMACOMBE MEDALIST Criteria: While there is not an age restriction, the intent is to recognize professionals in the middle portion of their career. A record of service to TMS, examples include, but are not limited to: Symposium Organizer, Committee Chair, Editor, Director. Professional member of TMS for at least 5 continuous years. [MORE]

BRUCE CHALMERS AWARD Criteria: (1) Must have an established record of research, publications, and/or patents in the field of materials processing. (2) Recognizes the quality and relevance of work that has had or is likely to have a significant and lasting impact on the development of the discipline. (3) May honor a single, significant achievement or a larger body of work. [MORE]

AIME CHAMPION H. MATHEWSON AWARD (Funded by AIME) Criteria: (1) A paper or series of closely related papers with at least one common author; (2) the paper(s) must have been published in Metallurgical Transactions A or B or any other TMS publication within the two-year period ending on October 31. [MORE]

CYRIL STANLEY SMITH AWARD Criteria: (1) Must have an established record of research, publications, and/or patents in the field of materials structure. (2) Recognizes the quality and relevance of work that has had or is likely to have a significant and lasting impact on the development of the discipline. (3) May honor a single, significant achievement or a larger body of work. [MORE]

EARLY CAREER FACULTY FELLOW AWARD Criteria: (1) Tenure-tracked assistant professor employed at an educational institution; (2) demonstrated accomplishments in advancing the academic institution; (3) abilities in broadening the technological profile of TMS with the goal of engaging members in relevant activities; (4) availability to attend two TMS annual meetings, make a presentation and organize a symposium. [MORE]

EDUCATOR AWARD Criteria: (1) demonstrated contributions to education in metallurgical engineering and/or materials science and engineering; (2) not limited to classroom teachers; also recognizes contributions through writing of textbooks, building of strong academic programs, outreach to high school students, or innovative ways of educating the general populace. [MORE]

FELLOW AWARD Criteria: (1) Must be a full member of TMS for at least five continuous years; (2) must have a good personal reputation and distinction as an eminent authority in some aspect of the practice of metallurgy, materials science, and technology as follows: (a) broad and productive scholarship in production, manufacturing, engineering applications, science, teaching, or management as evidenced by (i) the publication of articles and books of merit on metallurgical work supervised or done by the nominee, (ii) the granting of patents to the nominee on scientific and technical developments in materials, process methods or equipment in various fields of metallurgy, materials science and technology, (iii) direction of important research or engineering work, and (iv) responsibility through management for nationally known improvements and developments in metallurgy, materials science, and technology; (b) outstanding service to TMS shall be considered in rating nominees who are otherwise qualified. Members of the TMS Board of Directors are not eligible while in office. [MORE] Award Description: This award recognizes members of TMS who are qualified for elevation to the Class of Fellow by reason of outstanding contributions to the practice of metallurgy, materials science, and technology. This award is considered a pinnacle award. Submission Deadline: April 1st of each year. Submit Nomination

INSTITUTE OF METALS LECTURER & ROBERT FRANKLIN MEHL AWARD Criteria: Outstanding scientific leadership. [MORE]

LEADERSHIP AWARD Criteria: Exceptional leadership in the fields of metallurgy and materials as a representative of an industrial, academic, governmental, or technical organization. [MORE]

MORRIS COHEN AWARD Criteria: (1) Must have an established record of research, publications, and/or patents in the field of materials properties. (2) Recognizes the quality and relevance of work that has had or is likely to have a significant and lasting impact on the development of the discipline. (3) May honor a single, significant achievement or a larger body of work. [MORE]

AIME ROBERT LANSING HARDY AWARD (Funded by AIME) Criteria: 1) a candidate may not reach his/her 35th birthday by December 31 of the year in which the initial nomination is made; 2) must be a member of TMS; 3) exceptional promise for a successful career. [MORE]

TMS YOUNG LEADERS: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD Criteria: The TMS Young Leaders Professional Development Award was created to enhance the professional development of dynamic young people from TMS’ five technical divisions by helping them participate in Society activities, become better acquainted, make important contacts with TMS leaders, and network with prominent Society members. [MORE]

YOUNG LEADERS: INTERNATIONAL SCHOLAR PROGRAM Criteria: The Japan Institute of Metals (JIM) and Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) established joint Young Leader International Scholar Programs with TMS to promote young member activities and strengthen the collaboration between the societies. This collaboration has resulted in an exchange program, which offers select young members the opportunity to present papers at the international sessions of each organization's meeting. [MORE]

WILLIAM HUME-ROTHERY AWARD Criteria: Exceptional scholarly contributions to the science of alloys. [MORE]

VITTORIO DE NORA PRIZE Criteria: (1) Demonstrated accomplishments in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; (2) ability to attend and make a presentation at the upcoming TMS annual meeting. [MORE]