IOM3 International Medal
For substantial services to the Institute internationally.
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 career stages, and some are open to IOM3 members as well as non-members.
You can search these awards by different categories in our Awards Search list
Contribution to the Institute & Affiliated Local Society
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.
Local Society of the Year Award
To an Affiliated Local Society with the most improved performance.
Sir Andrew Bryan Medal
For services to the Institute through an Affiliated Local Society and/or to Local Affairs Committee.
T B Marsden Professional Medal
For substantial services to the Institute in the UK.
Contribution to Knowledge
Gold Medal
For significant contribution in materials, minerals or mining.
Medal for Excellence
For outstanding achievement by a group in materials, minerals or mining.
Platinum Medal
For outstanding contribution in materials, minerals or mining.
Silver Medal
For outstanding contribution in materials, minerals or mining (early career).
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.
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.
Contribution to Outreach
Robert Perrin Award
For outstanding and sustained commitment to Materials Science outreach.
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.
Technical Specific Awards
Award for Innovation in Defence, Safety & Security Materials
For innovation in any scientific/technological field supporting materials for defence, safety or security applications.
Bessemer Gold Medal
For outstanding services to the steel industry.
Chapman Medal
For distinguished research in the field of biomedical materials.
Colwyn Medal (Not available in 2024)
For outstanding services to the rubber industry.
Cook/Ablett Award (not available in 2024)
For published work in the field of metals.
Dowding Medal and Prize (not available in 2024)
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
For outstanding contribution to the Packaging community on a global basis.
Hadfield Medal
For distinguished work to metallurgical practice, process/product development, metallurgical understanding or design engineering application of steel.
Hancock Medal
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 2024)
For distinguished achievements on phase relationships in metallic/non-metallic materials of metallurgical interest.
Ivor Jenkins Medal (not available in 2024)
In recognition of contributions enhancing the understanding of materials processing or component production using particulate materials.
John Hunt Medal (not available in 2024)
For outstanding contribution to the science and/or technology of casting and solidification of metals.
Kroll Medal & Prize (not available in 2024)
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.
Prince Philip Award (not available in 2024)
For polymers in the service of mankind.
Rosenhain Medal & Prize (not available in 2024)
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.
Stokowiec Medal
For distinguished work on the technical, processing, manufacturing or engineering application of alloy steels.
Swinburne Medal
For outstanding contribution to the advancement and knowledge of science, engineering or technology of plastics.
Thomas Medal
In recognition of scientific or technological contribution to the production or secondary processing of any ferrous alloy.
Thornton Medal
For the best speaker at an IOM3 event
Tom Colclough Medal
In recognition of contribution to microstructure, mechanical properties, fabricability or in-service performance, production or engineering in the iron and steel industry.
Tom Bell Surface Engineering Medal
In recognition of excellence and outstanding contribution in surface engineering.
Verulam Medal
In recognition of distinguished contributions to ceramics including refractories.
