Achievement Awards

ASME Medal

ASME Medal

ASME Medal, established in 1920, is the highest award that the Society can bestow and is to recognize ‘eminently distinguished engineering achievement.’ 


Adaptive Structures and Material Systems Award

The Adaptive Structures and Material Systems Award recognizes significant contributions to the sciences and technologies associated with adaptive structures and/or materials systems.


Arthur L. Williston Medal

The Arthur L. Williston Medal recognizes an engineering student or recent graduate for “fostering civic service.”


Avram Bar-Cohen Memorial Medal

The Avram Bar-Cohen Memorial Medal recognizes contributions to academic, research, and industrial communities in the broad field of heat transfer and related electronics, photonics, mechanics and packaging phenomena.


Barnett-Uzgiris Product Safety Design Award

The Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the safe design of products through teaching, research, and professional accomplishments. 


Bergles-Rohsenow Young Investigator Award in Heat Transfer

Award in Heat Transfer is given to a young engineer who is committed to pursuing research in heat transfer, and must have demonstrated the potential to make significant contributions to this field.


Per Bruel Gold Medal for Noise Control and Acoustics

The Per Bruel Gold Medal for Noise Control and Acoustics is given in recognition of eminent achievement and extraordinary merit in the field of noise control and acoustics.


Edward Grood Interdisciplinary Team Science Medal in Bioengineering

The Edward Grood Interdisciplinary Team Science Medal in Bioengineering seeks to recognize a team of scientists and engineers who have collaboratively carried out impactful interdisciplinary science and engineering research in the bioengineering field.


Edwin F. Church Medal

The Edwin F. Church Medal, established in 1972, is awarded to an individual who has rendered eminent service in increasing the value, importance and attractiveness of mechanical engineering education.


Thomas A. Edison Patent Award

The Thomas A. Edison Patent Award, established in 1997, recognizes creativity of a patented device or process that has the potential of significantly enhancing some aspect of mechanical engineering.


Daniel C. Drucker Medal

Medal of distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics and mechanical engineering through research, teaching and service to the community over a substantial period of time.


William T. Ennor Manufacturing Technology Award

Award is presented to an individual or team for developing or contributing to manufacturing technology, the implementation of which has resulted in substantial economic and/or societal benefits.


Nancy DeLoye Fitzroy and Roland V. Fitzroy Medal

Medal recognizes pioneering contribution to the frontiers of engineering leading to a breakthrough(s) in existing technology or leading to new applications or new areas of engineering endeavor.


Fluids Engineering Award

Award is bestowed for outstanding contributions, over a period of years, to the engineering profession and especially to the field of fluids engineering through research, practice, and/or teaching.


Y.C. Fung Early Career Award

Award will be given to a young investigator who is committed to pursuing research in and have demonstrated significant potential to make substantial contributions to the field of bioengineering.


Zdeněk P. Bažant Medal

The Zdeněk P. Bažant Medal was established in 2022 by the Applied Mechanics Division and recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of mechanics through research, practice, teaching and/or outstanding leadership.


Henry Laurence Gantt Medal

The Henry Laurence Gantt Medal, established in 1929 and elevated to a Society award in 1999, is given for distinguished achievement in management and for service to the community.


Kate Gleason Award

The Kate Gleason Award established in 2011 by the ASME Foundation recognizes the contribution of distinguished female leaders in the engineering profession.


Richard J. Goldstein Energy Lecture Award

Award recognizes pioneering contribution(s) to the frontiers of energy leading to a breakthrough(s) in existing technology, leading to new applications or new areas of engineering endeavor, or leading to policy initiatives.


Melvin R. Green Codes & Standards Medal

Medal for contributions to the development, promulgation, or management of documents, objects, or devices used in ASME programs of technical codification standardization, and conformity assessment.


J.P. Den Hartog Award

Award recognizes lifetime contributions to the teaching and practice of vibration engineering.


Heat Transfer Memorial Award

Award is bestowed on individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of heat transfer through teaching, research, practice and design, or a combination of such activities.


Mayo D. Hersey Award

Award is bestowed on an individual in recognition of distinguished and continued contributions over a substantial period of time to the advancement of the science and engineering of tribology.


Patrick J. Higgins Award

To recognize an individual who has contributed to the enhancement of standardization of ASME Codes & Standards or Conformity Assessment.


Holley Medal

It is presented to an individual who by some great and unique act(s) of an engineering nature has accomplished a great and timely public benefit.


Soichiro Honda Medal

Medal recognizes an individual for an outstanding achievement or a series of significant engineering contributions in developing improvements in the field of personal transportation.


Honorary Member

Honorary Membership has come to be regarded as recognition of a lifetime of service to engineering or related fields.


Internal Combustion Engine Award

Recognizes eminent achievement or distinguished contribution over a substantial period of time, which may result from research, innovation, or education in advancing the art of engineering in the field of internal combustion engines.


Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. Medal

Medal recognizes outstanding contribution by an individual, company, or other organization in developing and implementing practices, processes and programs that value and strategically manage diversity and inclusiveness.


Warner T. Koiter Medal

Medal is bestowed in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of solid mechanics with special emphasis on the effective blending of theoretical and applied elements.


Robert E. Koski Medal

This award will recognize individuals who have advanced the art and practice of fluid power motion and control through education and/or innovation.


Allan Kraus Thermal Management Medal

Recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in thermal management of electronic systems and their commitment to the field of thermal sciences and engineering.


Frank Kreith Energy Award

The award honors an individual for significant contributions to a secure energy future through innovations in conservation and/or renewable energy technology.


James N. Landis Medal

Medal is presented for outstanding personal performance related to designing, constructing, or managing the operation of major steam-powered electric stations using nuclear or fossil fuels.


Bernard F. Langer Nuclear Codes & Standards Award

Recognition of an individual(s) who has contributed through the development and promotion of ASME Nuclear Codes and Standards or the ASME Nuclear Certification Program.


Lakshmi Singh Early Career Leadership Award

The Lakshmi Singh Early Career Leadership Award, established in 2020, recognizes early-career women engineers who have demonstrated considerable leadership in, commitment to, and continued service with ASME.


Gustus L. Larson Memorial Award

The Gustus L. Larson Memorial Award is presented to the engineering graduate who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering within ten to twenty years following graduation.


H.R. Lissner Medal

Medal recognizes accomplishments in the area of bioengineering in the form of significant contributions.


Machine Design Award

Award recognizes eminent achievement or distinguished service in the field of machine design which is considered to include application, research, development, or teaching of machine design.


McDonald Mentoring Award

Outstanding mentoring of other professionals by an engineer in industry, government, education or private practice.


Charles Russ Richards Memorial Award

The Charles Russ Richards Memorial Award is presented to the engineering graduate who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering twenty years or more following graduation.


M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Medal of ASME/SME

Medal of ASME/SME is awarded to an individual who has had significant influence and responsibility for improving the productivity and efficiency of the manufacturing operation(s).


Van C. Mow Medal

The Van C. Mow Medal is bestowed upon an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of bioengineering and the bioengineering community.


Nadai Medal

The Nadai Medal is awarded in recognition of significant contributions and outstanding achievements which broaden the field of materials engineering.


Sia Nemat-Nasser Early Career Award

The award recognizes early career research excellence in the areas of experimental, computational, and theoretical mechanics and materials by young investigators.


Burt L. Newkirk Award

It is given to one who has made a notable contribution to the field of tribology in research or development as evidenced by important tribology publications.


Old Guard Prizes

The Prizes are awarded annually for the best four presentations of technical papers at the Old Guard Contest during the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress.


Duane P. Jordan  Early Career Award

The Duane P. Jordan Early Career Award is aimed at furthering the goal of the Old Guard to help the young engineer bridge the gap between college and professional life.


Rufus Oldenburger Medal

The Rufus Oldenburger Medal recognizes significant contributions and outstanding achievements in the field of automatic control.


Performance Test Codes Medal

Medal is awarded to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of ASME Performance Test Codes, including the Supplements on Instruments and Apparatus.


Marshall B. Peterson Award

The Marshall P. Peterson Award is given biennially in recognition of an early-career achievement and promise for pursuit of research in tribology.


Pi Tau Sigma Gold Medal

Medal is awarded to the engineering graduate who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering within ten years following receipt of the baccalaureate degree.


James Harry Potter Gold Medal

The James Harry Potter Gold Medal recognizes eminent achievement or distinguished service in the science of thermodynamics in mechanical engineering.


S.Y. Zamrik PVP Medal

Medal is bestowed for contributions in the field of pressure vessel and piping technology including, but not limited to, research, development, teaching.


Dixy Lee Ray Award

The Dixy Lee Ray Award, established in 1998, recognizes significant achievements and contributions in the broad field of environmental protection.


Charles T. Main Student Leadership Award

Awards recognizes Student Members whose leadership and service qualities have contributed, for a period of at least one year, to the program and operation of a Student Section of the Society.


Ralph Coats Roe Medal

The Ralph Coats Roe Medal, established in 1972, recognizes an outstanding contribution toward a better public understanding and appreciation of the engineer'/s worth to contemporary society.


Robert M. Nerem Education and Mentorship Medal

The Robert M. Nerem Education and Mentorship Medal is given to an individual who has demonstrated a sustained level of outstanding achievement in education and mentoring of trainees.


Safety Codes & Standards Medal

Medal is presented individuals who have contributed to the enhancement of public safety through the development and promotion of ASME codes and standards or the ASME safety accreditation activity.


Savio L-Y. Woo Translational Biomechanics Medal

The Savio L-Y. Woo Medal is bestowed upon an individual who has translated meritorious bioengineering science to clinical practice through research, education, professional development, and with service to the bioengineering community.


Spirit of St. Louis Medal

The Spirit of St. Louis Medal is awarded for meritorious service in the advancement of aeronautics and astronautics.


R. Tom Sawyer Award

Award is bestowed on an individual who has made contributions to advance the purpose of the Gas Turbine Industry and to the International Gas Turbine Institute over a substantial period of time.


Milton C. Shaw Manufacturing Research Medal

The award recognizes significant fundamental contributions to the science and technology of manufacturing processes.


Ben C. Sparks Medal

This medal was established in 1990, is presented annually to a mechanical engineer for recognition of eminent service to mechanical engineering technology education through contributions toward ASME.


Ruth and Joel Spira Outstanding Design Educator Award

The Award recognizes a person who exemplifies the best in furthering engineering design education.


J. Hall Taylor Medal

Medal is presented for distinguished service or eminent achievement in the field of codes and standards pertaining to the broad fields of piping and pressure vessels.


Robert Henry Thurston Lecture Award

Award provides an outstanding leader in pure or applied science or engineering with the honor of presenting to the Society a lecture that encourages stimulating thinking on a subject.


Thomas K. Caughey Dynamics Medal

The Thomas K. Caughey Dynamics Medal is conferred in recognition of an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of nonlinear dynamics through practice, research, teaching and/or outstanding leadership.


Timoshenko Medal

The Timoshenko Medal was established in 1957 and is conferred in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics.


Yeram S. Touloukian Award

The Yeram S. Touloukian Award, established in 1997, recognizes outstanding technical contributions in the field of thermophysical properties.


George Westinghouse Medal

The George Westinghouse Medal was established to recognize eminent achievement or distinguished service in the power field of mechanical engineering.


Wilfred C. LaRochelle Conformity Assessment Award

The Wilfred C. LaRochelle Conformity Assessment Award recognizes distinguished service in the area of Conformity Assessment, including but not limited to, the establishment, advancement and promotion of ASME’s Product & Personnel Certification and Accreditation Programs.


Henry R. Worthington Medal

The Henry R. Worthington Medal is bestowed for eminent achievement in the field of pumping machinery, systems and concepts.


Joint Awards

ASME members may be eligible and qualified to receive various other engineering awards submitted by other societies, including National Medal of Science, James Watt International Medal, Alfred Noble Prize, Joan Hodges Queneau Award, Kelvin Gold Medal, Niels Bohr International Gold Medal.

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