Bessemer Gold Medal
For outstanding services to the steel industry.
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Materials producers regularly see new manufacturing processes and techniques developing, however traditional processes still have a major role.
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IOM3 awards
Awards in manufacturing & processing
Nominations for this year's IOM3 awards close on 31 January 2021
IOM3 recognises achievements and contributions to the profession through a range of annual Awards, Medals and Prizes. The awards cover a range of subject areas, career stages and types of contribution. The awards listed below are broadly within the field of manufacturing & processing.
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Hadfield Medal & Prize
For distinguished work to metallurgical practice, process/product development, metallurgical understanding or design engineering application of steel.
Roy T Holland Award
In recognition of meritorious service in manufacture and technology within the traditional ceramics industry.
Stokowiec Medal & Prize
For distinguished work on the technical, processing, manufacturing or engineering application of alloy steels.
Thomas Medal & Prize
In recognition of scientific or technological contribution to the production or secondary processing of any ferrous alloy.
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.
