Adrian Normanton Medal
For the best technical paper on the topic of steelmaking or casting.
Alan Glanvill Award
For published work of particular merit in the field of polymers.
Award for Innovation in Defence, Safety & Security Materials (Not available in 2025)
For innovation in any scientific/technological field supporting materials for defence, safety or security applications.
Beilby Medal & Prize
For substantial work in applied materials science, chemical engineering or a related field.
Bessemer Gold Medal
For outstanding services to the steel industry.
Billiton Gold Medal
For the best paper published in Transactions C: Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy.
Category 4
Best student/apprentice on an IOM3 accredited or certified integrated MEng programme (level 7).
Certificate of Outstanding Service
In recognition of achievement and commitment through an Institute's Affiliated Local Society.
Chapman Medal
For distinguished research in the field of biomedical materials.
Circular Economy
Recognising good practice and innovation towards a more circular economy.
Colwyn Medal
For outstanding services to the rubber industry.
Composite Award
For published work in the field of composites.
Cook/Ablett Award (not available in 2025)
For published work in the field of metals.
Douglas Hay Medal
For the best paper published in Transactions A: Mining Technology.
Dowding Medal & Prize (not available in 2025)
For contributions to the invention, development, design or technical operation of metallurgical plant.
Frank Fitzgerald Medal & Travel Grant
To a student or early career member working in the iron and steel field who has demonstrated excellence in professional development.
Frank Paine Packaging Award (Not available in 2025)
For outstanding contribution to the Packaging community on a global basis.
Gold Medal
For significant contribution in materials, minerals or mining.
Guy Bengough Award
For a paper published by the Institute on the subject of corrosion and degradation.
Hadfield Medal
For distinguished work to metallurgical practice, process/product development, metallurgical understanding or design engineering application of steel.
Hancock Medal (Not available in 2025)
For outstanding service to the rubber industry.
Harvey Flower Titanium Prize (Retrospective)
To established researchers and materials engineers in the field of titanium.
Hume-Rothery Prize (not available in 2025)
For distinguished achievements on phase relationships in metallic/non-metallic materials of metallurgical interest.
Inclusive Practices & Social Responsibility
Recognising an organisation’s commitment to create a diverse and inclusive culture that is centred around equality.
IOM3 Award for Excellence in Advanced Studies
Best student/apprentice on an IOM3 accredited or certified stand alone Level 7 qualification.
IOM3 Award for Excellence in Foundational Learning
Best Student/Apprentice on a Level 2 or Level 3 programme.
IOM3 Award for Excellence in Technical Learning
Best Student/Apprentice on a Level 4 or Level 5 programme.
IOM3 Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Studies
Best student/apprentice on an IOM3 accredited or certified BSc/BEng/integrated MEng programme (level 6/7).
IOM3 International Medal
For substantial services to the Institute internationally.
Ivor Jenkins Medal (not available in 2025)
In recognition of contributions enhancing the understanding of materials processing or component production using particulate materials.
James S Walker Award
For a student project on the subject of polymers.
John Hunt Medal (not available in 2025)
For outstanding contribution to the science and/or technology of casting and solidification of metals.
Kroll Medal & Prize (not available in 2025)
For contribution in the scientific understanding of materials chemistry in industrial production of inorganic materials.
Leslie Holliday Prize
In recognition of significant or technological contribution relating to composite materials.
Local Society of the Year Award
To an Affiliated Local Society with the most improved performance.
Mann Redmayne Medal A
For the best paper published in IMM Transactions A: Mining Technology.
Mann Redmayne Medal B
For the best paper published in IMM Transactions B: Applied Earth Science.
Mann Redmayne Medal C
For the best paper published in IMM Transactions C: Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy.
Materials World Medal
For the best feature or review published during the year within the Institute's member magazines.
Medal for Excellence
For outstanding achievement by a group in materials, minerals or mining.
Outstanding Contribution Award for EDI
In recognition of significant contribution to and/or promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion in IOM3, and the wider materials, minerals and mining communities.
Pfeil Award
For published work of particular merit in the field of ceramics.
Platinum Medal
For outstanding contribution in materials, minerals or mining.
Prince Philip Award
For polymers in the service of mankind.
Robert Perrin Award
For outstanding and sustained commitment to Materials Science outreach.
Rosenhain Medal & Prize (not available in 2025)
In recognition of distinguished achievement in any branch of materials science.
Roy T Holland Award
In recognition of meritorious service in manufacture and technology within the traditional ceramics industry.
Silver Medal
For outstanding contribution in materials, minerals or mining (early career).
Sir Andrew Bryan Medal
For services to the Institute through an Affiliated Local Society and/or to Local Affairs Committee.
Sir Colin Humphreys Education Award
Recognising excellence in enhancing students' literacy in STEM through the teaching of materials, minerals and mining in the 5-18 education sector.