James S Walker Award
For a student project on the subject of polymers.
Brief A: Book Cover Design
Sponsored by Winter & Company UK Ltd | Designing an engaging and tactile book cover!
Douglas Hay Medal
For the best paper published in Transactions A: Mining Technology.
IOM3 International Medal
For substantial services to the Institute internationally.
Hancock Medal (Not available in 2025)
For outstanding service to the rubber industry.
Beilby Medal & Prize
For substantial work in applied materials science, chemical engineering or a related field.
Adrian Normanton Medal
For the best technical paper on the topic of steelmaking or casting.
Pfeil Award
For published work of particular merit in the field of ceramics.
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.
Hume-Rothery Prize (not available in 2025)
For distinguished achievements on phase relationships in metallic/non-metallic materials of metallurgical interest.
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.
Kroll Medal & Prize (not available in 2025)
For contribution in the scientific understanding of materials chemistry in industrial production of inorganic materials.
Williams Award
For a paper of particular merit concerned with the manufacture and use of iron and steel.
IOM3 Award for Excellence in Advanced Studies
Best student/apprentice on an IOM3 accredited or certified stand alone Level 7 qualification.
Stokowiec Medal
For distinguished work on the technical, processing, manufacturing or engineering application of alloy steels.
Thornton Medal
For the best speaker at an IOM3 event
Mann Redmayne Medal A
For the best paper published in IMM Transactions A: Mining Technology.
Gold Medal
For significant contribution in materials, minerals or mining.
Brief C: Innovative Bubble Tea Bottle Design
Sponsored by Logoplaste
Wardell Armstrong Prize
For the best paper published in Transactions B: Applied Earth Studies.
Materials World Medal
For the best feature or review published during the year within the Institute's member magazines.
IOM3 Award for Excellence in Foundational Learning
Best Student/Apprentice on a Level 2 or Level 3 programme.
Rosenhain Medal & Prize (not available in 2025)
In recognition of distinguished achievement in any branch of materials science.
The Henry Royce Institute Award for Innovation by a Technical Professional
In recognition of the crucial impact that technical professionals make in advancing our technology and understanding of the materials world.
Guy Bengough Award
For a paper published by the Institute on the subject of corrosion and degradation.
Verulam Medal
In recognition of distinguished contributions to ceramics including refractories.
Circular Economy
Recognising good practice and innovation towards a more circular economy.
Local Society of the Year Award
To an Affiliated Local Society with the most improved performance.
Sustainable Materials Innovation for Net-zero
For contributions made by materials, minerals and mining to the transition to a low carbon resource efficient society.
IOM3 Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Studies
Best student/apprentice on an IOM3 accredited or certified BSc/BEng/integrated MEng programme (level 6/7).
The Henry Royce Institute Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Technical Professional
In recognition of the input of an exceptional and established technical professional over a sustained period of time.
Hadfield Medal
For distinguished work to metallurgical practice, process/product development, metallurgical understanding or design engineering application of steel.
Dowding Medal & Prize (not available in 2025)
For contributions to the invention, development, design or technical operation of metallurgical plant.
Harvey Flower Titanium Prize (Retrospective)
To established researchers and materials engineers in the field of titanium.
IOM3 Award for Excellence in Technical Learning
Best Student/Apprentice on a Level 4 or Level 5 programme.
Cook/Ablett Award (not available in 2025)
For published work in the field of metals.
Vanadium Award (Retrospective)
For the most outstanding paper in the metallurgy and technology of vanadium and its alloys.
Mann Redmayne Medal B
For the best paper published in IMM Transactions B: Applied Earth Science.
Ivor Jenkins Medal (not available in 2025)
In recognition of contributions enhancing the understanding of materials processing or component production using particulate materials.
Swinburne Medal (Not available in 2025)
For outstanding contribution to the advancement and knowledge of science, engineering or technology of plastics.
Roy T Holland Award
In recognition of meritorious service in manufacture and technology within the traditional ceramics industry.
Robert Perrin Award
For outstanding and sustained commitment to Materials Science outreach.
Chapman Medal
For distinguished research in the field of biomedical materials.
Colwyn Medal
For outstanding services to the rubber industry.
Silver Medal
For outstanding contribution in materials, minerals or mining (early career).
Billiton Gold Medal
For the best paper published in Transactions C: Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy.
Frank Paine Packaging Award (Not available in 2025)
For outstanding contribution to the Packaging community on a global basis.
Alan Glanvill Award
For published work of particular merit in the field of polymers.
Composite Award
For published work in the field of composites.
Bessemer Gold Medal
For outstanding services to the steel industry.