IOM3 medals & prizes
Awards are divided into the following categories:
Medals and Prizes for Personal Achievement
Tom Bell Surface Engineering Medal
In recognition of excellence and outstanding contribution of an individual in surface engineering, awarded every two years. The award winner will also be invited to deliver the Institute's prestigious Harold Moore Memorial Lecture in the intervening year. Not available in 2013.
Bessemer Gold Medal
For outstanding services to the steel industry. To the inventor or designer of any significant innovation in the process employed in the manufacture of steel, or for innovation in the use of steel in the manufacturing industry or the economy generally. For published work embodying the results of original research on the production of steel and results that have significant potential for economic benefit. For contribution to the development of the steel industry and its importance to the economy nationally and internationally.For outstanding services to the steel industry.
It is expected that the recipient will prepare and deliver the Bessemer Lecture.
Sir Andrew Bryan Medal
For sustained and outstanding contributions to the Institute and its technical activities.
Chapman Medal
Presented for distinguished research in the field of biomedical materials, particularly with respect to biomaterials innovation, which has produced benefits for patients and/or contributed to associated opportunities for industry. Nominations for the Chapman Medal will be made in particular by the Biomedical Applications Division but any individual can also make nominations by the standard procedure.
Tom Colclough Medal and Prize
In recognition of learned contribution to understanding microstructure, mechanical properties, fabricability or in-service performance, production or engineering connected with the iron and steel industry.
Prize value £300.
The Sir Colin Humphreys Education Award
This Award recognises the contribution made to enhancing students' scientific/technological literacy through the teaching or support of materials, minerals or mining topics within 11-19 learning, either in the secondary or further education sectors.
To assist the judges in their deliberations it would be helpful if the citation could be written under the following headings:
- What is the nominee expected to do as part of their normal role and in what environment are they working (for example, HE, FE, state secondary school or independent secondary school)?
- What has the nominee done above and beyond their normal role?
- How has the nominee shared best practice with their colleagues?
Nominees should also demonstrate evidence of sustained effort over a period of time.
Nominations are open to members and non-members, and require a statement of achievements. The winner will receive a medal.
Colwyn Medal
To an individual for outstanding services to the rubber industry of a scientific, technical or engineering character. It is expected that the recipient will prepare and deliver the Rubber Foundation Lecture.
Given alternate (odd) years with Hancock Medal.
Dowding Medal and Prize
In recognition of professional contribution to the invention, development, design or technical operation of metallurgical plant, particularly rolling and finishing, leading to improved economy, yield or quality in metal production.
Prize value £300.
Medal for Excellence
For conspicuous contribution, either during the year or cumulatively over a number of years, to the art, science and practise of the mining industry. The recipient may be an individual or an organisation.
Frank Fitzgerald Medal and Travel Award
To be awarded to a Member (under 35 years old) of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining who is active in the field of iron and steel, and who has demonstrated excellence in, and commitment to, continuing professional development in the form of depth or breadth of technical knowledge, or in a personal contribution to promoting the profession.
The prize will be a medal and a travel scholarship (value £1,500).
Nominees or applicants will need to provide a full CV, a statement of how they would use the travel scholarship, and the name of a referee who would support their application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
Futers Gold Medal
For outstanding services to the international minerals industry. Open to Institute members and non-members.
Gold Medal
A premier award presented to a company, team or individual who has made a significant contribution to the industrial application of materials.
Griffith (A A Griffith) Medal and Prize
In recognition of distinguished work that has made or is making a notable contribution to any branch of materials science.
Prize value £300.
Grunfeld (Dr Paul Grunfeld) Memorial Award and Medal
In recognition of professional contribution that has had significant influence on the engineering application of components made from any alloys in the metallurgical industries. This prize is for people in early to mid-career.
Given alternate (odd) years with Stokowiec. Award value £750 to further the recipient's career.
Hadfield (Sir Robert Hadfield) Medal and Prize
In recognition of distinguished work in relation to metallurgical practice, process development, product development, metallurgical understanding or design engineering application of alloy steels.
Prize value £300.
Hancock Medal
To an individual for outstanding service to the rubber industry where such services have benefited either the nation, government authorities or industry. Open only to members of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
Given alternate (even) years with Colwyn Medal. Not available in 2013.
Roy T Holland Medal and Prize
In recognition of meritorious service in manufacture and technology within the traditional ceramics industry.
Prize value £300 plus ceramic medal.
Leslie Holliday Prize
In recognition of a significant or technological contribution relating to any type of composite material.
Prize value £300.
Local Society of the Year Award
This award is presented to a local society whose overall performance has been judged to be the most improved of the year. It is judged on three main criteria: membership, communication and events, with the emphasis on year on year improvement, and taking into account specific activities that promote Institute membership, The Member's Benevolent Trust and Young Person's Lecture Competition local heat organisation.
The award is provided in two categories, for small and large societies. Societies nominate themselves. The Local Affairs Borad will make recommendations and the winning recipients will recieive a trophy and £1,000 to to spend on an event of their choice.
Hume-Rothery Prize
In recognition of distinguished achievements concerned with phase relationships in metallic materials or non-metallic materials of metallurgical interest.
Prize value £300.
Ivor Jenkins Medal
In recognition of a significant contribution that has enhanced the scientific, industrial or technological understanding of materials processing or component production using particulate materials. Significant contribution in management in the particulate engineering field will also be recognised by this award.
Kroll Medal and Prize
In recognition of significant contribution that has enhanced the scientific understanding of materials chemistry as applied to the industrial production of materials, normally inorganic.
Prize value £300.
T B Marsden Professional Medal
A premier award in recognition of services to the profession or to the Institute, its objectives and organisation over a period of not less than 20 years by a member who has not been recognised by the Institute in other ways.
Prize value £600.
International Medal
For a member resident outside the UK for the best paper presented at an Institute symposium, or published or for notable contribution to the development of the Institute overseas.
Outstanding Contribution Awards
For members who have made a prolonged and major contribution to the Institute's core activity. Such contribution should not relate to local society activity and the awards will be made to members not previously recognised by the Institute. Up to three awards (certificates) will be presented annually.
Platinum Medal
A premier award in recognition of outstanding contributions to materials science, technology and industry, nationally or internationally.
Prince Philip Award
For polymers in the service of mankind. Awarded not more than once every two years, not less than once every five years. Instituted to commemorate the presentation of the first Honorary Fellowship of the PRI to HRH the Duke of Edinburgh on 22 May 1973. International, open to members and non-members, individuals, companies, partnerships, associations, societies and academic institutions. Names and addresses of two independent referees required.
Last awarded 2011.
Rosenhain Medal and Prize
In recognition of distinguished achievement in any branch of materials science, preference being given to candidates under the age of 40.
Prize value £300.
Rowbotham Medal
An annual award to recognise an outstanding contribution by a young person or a team of young people to the development or innovative use of materials for automotive applications.
Silver Medal
A premier award presented annually to a Younger Member (normally under the age of 30) in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the broad field of materials science, engineering and technology, including promotion of their subject on a national or international basis.
Applicants for this award will need to provide a detailed CV, a concise statement of the achievements on which their proposal is based and the names of the two referees (permission required) who may be consulted during the evaluation process.
Stokowiec Medal and Prize
In recognition of distinguished work related to the technical, manufacturing, processing or engineering application of alloy steels.
Given alternate (even) years with Grunfeld. Prize value £300.Not available in 2013.
Swinburne Medal and Prize
To recognise the achievement of a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement and knowledge of any field related to the science, engineering or technology of plastics. It is a requirement of acceptance that the recipient shall prepare and deliver the Swinburne Lecture on an occasion selected by the Institute.
Award consists of a gold medal and £250 honorarium. Awarded alternate (even) years.Not available in 2013.
Thomas (Sidney Gilchrist) Medal and Prize
In recognition of scientific or technological contribution to the production or secondary processing of any ferrous alloy.
Prize value £300.
Thornton Medal (incorporating the Clerk Maxwell Award)
To a speaker invited to present at either an Institute conference or other specially convened meeting.
Verulam Medal and Prize
In recognition of distinguished contributions to ceramics including refractories.
Prize value £300.
Awards for Published Work
Awards for published work span the whole field of materials production, processing, structure, properties and applications and their inter-relationships. They cover scientific and technological aspects of the spectrum of material types including biomaterials and electronic materials. The awards are made for publications of particular merit, in the form of papers, or groups of papers, published by the Institute in journals within a two-year period preceding the year of the awards.
A particular emphasis of the awards is to recognise and encourage the achievements of scientists and technologists in the early stages of their careers in industry or in university or research organisations. However, publications by more senior workers are also eligible for consideration.
Unless otherwise indicated (ie for specific medals and prizes for published work), the prize is £450 per award (divided equally between the authors).
Alan Glanvill Award
For published work of particular merit in the field of polymers.
Billiton Gold Medal
For the best paper published in Transactions C: Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy. Based on recommendations received from the Transactions editorial boards. Medal to lead author and certificate to each author.
Composite Award
For published work of particular merit in the field of composites.
Cook/Ablett Award
For published work of particular merit in the field of metals.
Douglas Hay Medal
For the best paper published in Transactions A: Mining Technology. Based on recommendations received from the Transactions editorial boards. Medal to lead author and certificate to each author.
Guy Bengough Award
For a paper published by the Institute that makes an outstanding contribution to the subject of corrosion and degradation of all types of materials and their control.
James S Walker Award
For a student project, already examined, on the subject of polymers.
Mann Redmayne Medal
To a non-corporate member, under 35 years of age, who is the author of the best paper published in the Transactions of the Institute. Medal to lead author and certificate to each author.
Materials World Medal
An annual award to recognise an important feature or review published during the year within the Institute’s member magazines. Nominations proposed from the magazine group and membership to be reviewed by the Awards Committee. Medal to lead author and certificate to each author.
Pfeil Award
For published work of particular merit in the field of ceramics.
Wardell Armstrong Prize
For the best paper published in Transactions B: Applied Earth Science. Based on recommendations received from the Transactions editorial boards. Crystal bowl to lead author and certificate to each author.
Williams Award
For a paper of particular merit concerned with the manufacture and use of iron and steel.
Awards associated with The Institute but with selection made by outside bodies
The following Institute Awards are also made, but are not included in the selection procedure apart from requiring Council approval.
Charles Hatchett Award
For the best paper on the science and technology of niobium and its alloys. Sponsored by Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineracao (CBMM) and is selected by the Charles Hatchett Award International Panel.
Harvey Flower Titanium Prize
Offered by the Titanium Information Group, established researchers and materials engineers in the field. The winning entry will, in the opinion of the judges, contribute most constructively to:
- an improved understanding of titanium metallurgy or alloy development
- a new application for titanium or titanium alloys
- a significant extension of the use of titanium
- enhancement of the performance of titanium in an existing application
- any other scientific or technological innovation or improvement in connection with the production, processing and use of titanium and its alloys
Prize value of £500.
Award criteria and nominations for 2013 Harvey Flower Titanium Prize (opens in new window)
Vanadium Award
For the most outstanding paper in the metallurgy and technology of vanadium and its alloys. Sponsored and selected by the Vanadium International Technical Committee (Vanitec).
Other awards involving IOM3
Beilby Medal and Prize
This award is made annually in recognition of a significant contribution to chemical engineering, applied materials science or energy efficiency, with preference given to candidates under 40 years of age. The 2012 Beilby Medal and £1,000 prize money was awarded to Prof Adam F Lee, School of Chemistry, Cardiff University.
More details of 2012 winner and past winners
The selection process for the 2013 Beilby Medal and Prize winner is being administered by IOM3.
Full details of award criteria and online nomination form for 2013 award
Acta Student Award
Acta, a non-profit organisation of which IOM3 is a co-operating society, has established the Acta Student Award which provides prizes to candidates whose work has been published in an Acta journal (Acta Materialia, Scripta Materialia or Acta Biomaterialia). In order to qualify, candidates must have been graduate students when their work was undertaken.
Nominations based on manuscripts published during the calendar year must be submitted before 31 March the following year. For example, a paper published in 2012 should be put forward by the end of March 2013.
Award winners will be announced by 30 June of each year, and a presentation will take place.
For further information, email Professor Subhash Mahajan. For information about Acta journals, visit the Elsevier website.
Download Acta Student Award flier
Kelvin Medal
This prize is presented triennially to recognise distinction in the application of science to engineering. The Award Committee comprises the Chief Executives of the major engineering institutes, including IOM3.
For further information, contact the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) who administer the award, visit the ICE awards website or e-mail: graham.sibley@ice.org.uk