Personal Achievement Awards

Recognition by IOM3 for personal achievement of individuals or organisations across all disciplines and career stages

IOM3 presents a range of Awards, Medals and Prizes to recognise personal achievement. The awards can be presented to individual, organisations or teams, cover a range of IOM3 disciplines and some are open to non-members as well as IOM3 Members.

List of IOM3 Personal Achievement Awards

You can search these awards by different categories in our Awards Search list

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2022 Harvey Flower Titanium Prize (Retrospective)

To established researchers and materials engineers in the field of titanium.

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Award for Innovation in Defence, Safety & Security Materials (not available in 2023)

For innovation in any scientific/technological field supporting materials for defence, safety or security applications.

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Bessemer Gold Medal

For outstanding services to the steel industry.

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Chapman Medal

For distinguished research in the field of biomedical materials.

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Colwyn Medal

For outstanding services to the rubber industry.

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Cook/Ablett Award (not available in 2023)

For published work in the field of metals.

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Dowding Medal and Prize (not available in 2023)

For contributions to the invention, development, design or technical operation of metallurgical plant.

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Frank Fitzgerald Medal & Travel Award

To a student or early career member working in the iron and steel field who has demonstrated excellence in professional development.

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Frank Paine Packaging Award (not available in 2023)

For outstanding contribution to the Packaging community on a global basis.

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Gold Medal

For significant contribution in materials, minerals or mining.

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Hadfield Medal & Prize

For distinguished work to metallurgical practice, process/product development, metallurgical understanding or design engineering application of steel.

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Hancock Medal (not available in 2023)

For outstanding service to the rubber industry.

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Hume-Rothery Prize (not available in 2023)

For distinguished achievements on phase relationships in metallic/non-metallic materials of metallurgical interest.

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IOM3 International Medal

For substantial services to the Institute internationally.

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Ivor Jenkins Medal (not available in 2023)

In recognition of contributions enhancing the understanding of materials processing or component production using particulate materials.

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John Hunt Medal (not available in 2023)

For outstanding contribution to the science and/or technology of casting and solidification of metals.

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Kroll Medal & Prize (not available in 2023)

For contribution in the scientific understanding of materials chemistry in industrial production of inorganic materials.

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Leslie Holliday Prize

In recognition of significant or technological contribution relating to composite materials.

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Medal for Excellence

For outstanding achievement by a group in materials, minerals or mining.

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Outstanding Contribution Award for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

In recognition of significant contribution to and/or promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion in IOM3, and the wider materials, minerals and mining communities.

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Platinum Medal

For outstanding contribution in materials, minerals or mining.

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Prince Philip Award (not available in 2023)

For polymers in the service of mankind.

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Robert Perrin Award

For outstanding and sustained commitment to Materials Science outreach.

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Rosenhain Medal & Prize (not available in 2023)

In recognition of distinguished achievement in any branch of materials science.

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Roy T Holland Award

In recognition of meritorious service in manufacture and technology within the traditional ceramics industry.

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Silver Medal

For outstanding contribution in materials, minerals or mining (early career).

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Sir Andrew Bryan Medal

For services to the Institute through an Affiliated Local Society.

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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.

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Stokowiec Medal & Prize

For distinguished work on the technical, processing, manufacturing or engineering application of alloy steels.

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Swinburne Medal (not available in 2023)

For outstanding contribution to the advancement and knowledge of science, engineering or technology of plastics.

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T B Marsden Professional Medal

For substantial services to the Institute in the UK.

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The Henry Royce Institute Award for Innovation by a Technical Professional (New for 2023)

In recognition of the crucial input that technical professionals make in advancing our technology and understanding of the materials world.

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The Henry Royce Institute Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Technical Professional (New for 2023)

In recognition of the input of an exceptional and established technical professional over a sustained period of time.

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Thomas Medal & Prize

In recognition of scientific or technological contribution to the production or secondary processing of any ferrous alloy.

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Thornton Medal

For the best speaker at an IOM3 event.

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Tom Bell Surface Engineering Medal (not available in 2023)

In recognition of excellence and outstanding contribution in surface engineering.

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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.

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Verulam Medal

In recognition of distinguished contributions to ceramics including refractories.