The recipient is chosen by faculty nomination and Faculty Council election. The Langmuir Award for Excellence in Research is given for an outstanding scientific research paper by any student or graduate of New Mexico Tech. The paper must have been submitted to or published by a recognized journal during the preceding year. The recipient is selected by the Faculty Council's Honorary Degrees and Awards Committee. The New Mexico Tech Service Award is given by the Student Senate to the graduating senior who, in the estimation of the Senate, has done the most for the students of Tech.
Service is the sole consideration.
This award is presented to alumni who have achieved distinction in their special fields of endeavor. Awards are presented to alumni of both the New Mexico School of Mines and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Recipients are selected by the Alumni Association Board of Directors from those nominated by other alumni, faculty and staff, or friends of New Mexico Tech. The Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni or friends of New Mexico Tech who have contributed outstanding service. Recipients are selected by the Alumni Association Board of Directors from those nominated by other alumni, faculty and staff, or friends of New Mexico Tech.