Institute's Technician Medal
In recognition of outstanding workplace contribution of a Technician or Incorporated Engineer member.
Award for Innovation in Defence, Safety & Security Materials
For innovation in any scientific/technological field.
Douglas Hay Medal
For the best paper published in Transactions A: Mining Technology.
Beilby Medal & Prize
For substantial work in applied materials science, chemical engineering, energy efficiency or a related field.
Rowbotham Medal
For outstanding contribution to the development or innovative use of materials for automotive applications.
Futers Gold Medal
For outstanding services to the international minerals industry.
Outstanding Contribution Awards
For prolonged and major contribution to the Institute's core activity.
Pfeil Award
For published work of particular merit in the field of ceramics.
Leslie Holliday Prize
In recognition of significant or technological contribution relating to composite materials.
Alan Glanvill Award
For published work of particular merit in the field of polymers.
Medal for Excellence
For conspicuous contribution to the art, science and practice of the mining industry.
Hume-Rothery Prize
For distinguished achievements on phase relationships in metallic/non-metallic materials of metallurgical interest.
Kroll Medal & Prize
For contribution in the scientific understanding of materials chemistry in industrial production of inorganic materials.
Platinum Medal
In recognition of outstanding contributions to materials science, technology and industry.
Category 5
Best student/apprentice on an IOM3 accredited or certified non-integrated Masters (MSc) programme (level 7).
James S Walker Award
For a student project on the subject of polymers.
Mann Redmayne Medal A
For the best paper published in IMM Transactions A: Mining Technology.
Wardell Armstrong Prize
For the best paper published in Transactions B: Applied Earth Studies.
Category 1
Best Student/Apprentice on a Level 2 or Level 3 programme.
Rosenhain Medal & Prize
In recognition of distinguished achievement in any branch of materials science.
T B Marsden Professional Medal
In recognition of services to the profession or to the Institute, its objectives and organisation over a period of not less than 20 years.
Guy Bengough Award
For a paper published by the Institute on the subject of corrosion and degradation.
Stokowiec Medal & Prize
For distinguished work on the technical, processing, manufacturing or engineering application of alloy steels.
Sir Colin Humphreys Education Award
For contribution made to enhancing students' scientific/technological literacy.
Tom Colclough Medal & Prize
In recognition of contribution to microstructure, mechanical properties, fabricability or in-service performance, production or engineering in the iron and steel industry.
Gold Medal
For significant contribution to the industrial application of materials.
Category 3
Best student/apprentice on an IOM3 accredited or certified BSc/BEng programme (level 6).
Adrian Normanton Medal
For the best technical paper on the topic of steelmaking or casting.
Composite Award
For published work of particular merit in the field of composites.
Verulam Medal & Prize
In recognition of distinguished contributions to ceramics including refractories.
Dowding Medal and Prize
For contributions to the invention, development, design or technical operation of metallurgical plant.
Category 2
Best Student/Apprentice on a Level 4 or Level 5 programme.
Tom Bell Surface Engineering Medal
In recognition of excellence and outstanding contribution in surface engineering.
Griffith Medal & Prize
For distinguished work that has made or is making a notable contribution to any branch of materials science.
Cook/Ablett Award
For published work in the field of metals.
Chapman Medal
For distinguished research in the field of biomedical materials.
Ivor Jenkins Medal
In recognition of contributions enhancing the understanding of materials processing or component production using particulate materials.
Hadfield Medal & Prize
For distinguished work to metallurgical practice, process/product development, metallurgical understanding or design engineering application of steel.
Williams Award
For a paper of particular merit concerned with the manufacture and use of iron and steel.
Outstanding Contribution Award to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (New in 2022)
In recognition of significant contribution to and/or promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion in IOM3, and the wider materials, minerals and mining communities.
Bessemer Gold Medal
For outstanding services to the steel industry.
Frank Fitzgerald Medal & Travel Award
To a student or early career member who has demonstrated excellence in professional development.
Billiton Gold Medal
For the best paper published in Transactions C: Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy.
Frank Paine Packaging Award
For outstanding contribution to the Packaging community on a global basis.
Robert Perrin Award
For outstanding and sustained commitment to outreach activity in Materials Science and Technology targeted at 11-19 students.
Materials World Medal
For the best feature or review published during the year within the Institute's member magazines.
Colwyn Medal (Not available in 2022)
For outstanding services to the rubber industry.
Mann Redmayne Medal C
For the best paper published in IMM Transactions C: Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy.
Sir Andrew Bryan Medal
For sustained and outstanding contributions to the Institute and its technical activities.
Harvey Flower Titanium Prize (Retrospective)
To established researchers and materials engineers in the field of titanium.