Sign In Cart Join SME menu menu search SME Home About SME Awards & Recognition SME Awards & Recognition Reap the rewards for your innovative ideas, career achievements and work on the behalf of others. You’ve given manufacturing its own brand of cool through your limitless imagination, creativity and energy. SME has a number of awards and recognitions to honor your efforts and contributions throughout your education and career. How will you be recognized? About SME Press Room SME Awards & Recognition SME International Awards & Recognition Committee Contact Us Awards & Recognition Opportunities AM Industry Achievement Award The AM Industry Achievement Award was developed to recognize an individual, team or company for outstanding accomplishments that have had significant impact within the additive manufacturing industry or in any industry through the application of additive manufacturing technologies. More Details Annual Chapter Recognition It takes a great deal of effort to make an SME chapter successful. What is the definition of chapter success? While this means different things to different people, we have to look at what SME states about its purpose, which is to advance manufacturing and attract future generations. More Details Aubin AM Case Study Award The Aubin AM Case Study Award looks to recognize innovations in the additive manufacturing field through recognition of new technological advancements in AM technologies and materials, unique technology adoption showcases in broad areas of application, and inventive approaches to problem-solving via AM such as but not limited to design optimization, logistics streamlining, production improvements, or training methodologies. More Details Award of Merit Since 1958, this award has been bestowed on outstanding SME members who, in the judgment of the International Awards & Recognition Committee, have made valued, balanced contributions to SME's professional activities and growth. Nominations Due: Aug. 1 More Details College of Fellows Elected members, who have made outstanding contributions to the social, technological and educational aspects of the profession, can receive this recognition. This is a distinctive and prestigious honor that can only be earned through years (20 or more) of dedication and service. Nominations Due: Dec. 1 More Details David Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award This award recognizes outstanding vision and leadership within the manufacturing community. More Details Digital Manufacturing Challenge This annual competition invites student designers to use their imagination to arrive at an innovative design, which exploits the geometric capabilities of direct digital manufacturing (DDM) to the fullest. Entries are welcome from college/university students and high school students; both categories are judged separately. Winners are recognized at SME's annual RAPID + TCT event. Read More Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award This award is offered to student chapter faculty advisors in recognition of their service to SME and their student chapter(s) in advancing manufacturing knowledge, education and SME's vision/mission/purpose. More Details Donald C. Burnham Manufacturing Management Award The Donald C. Burnham Manufacturing Management Award recognizes exceptional success in the integration of the infrastructure and processes of manufacturing through innovative use of human, technical and financial resources. Nominations Due: Aug. 1 More Details Eli Whitney Productivity Award The Eli Whitney Productivity Award is awarded for distinguished accomplishments in improving capability within the broad concept of orderly production. Nominations Due: Aug. 1 More Details Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Awards These annual awards recognize companies that have demonstrated dedication and ongoing contribution to further advance the design and development of technology used in the manufacturing of advanced composites. More Details Excellence in Manufacturing Training Award The SME Excellence in Manufacturing Training award honors a manufacturer who demonstrates an exceptional commitment and dedication to upskilling the workforce, enhancing talent, and preparing new and incumbent employees for a successful career in the manufacturing industry. More Details Joseph A. Siegel Service Award The Joseph A. Siegel Service Award is awarded to an SME member for significant and unique contributions that benefit SME. This award is the only International Honor Award that must only be conferred upon SME members. Nominations Due: Aug. 1 More Details Jud Hall Composites Manufacturing Award Presented annually to an individual who has contributed to composites manufacturing or tooling technology through leadership, technical developments, patents or educational activities. More Details M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Medal of ASME/SME Awarded to an individual who has had significant influence and responsibility for improving the productivity and efficiency (either by research or by implementation of research) of the manufacturing operation(s). Nominations Due: Feb. 1 More Details NAMRC Student Research Presentation Award As part of the annual North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC), a Student Research Presentation Award is presented in recognition of students' contributions to the conference. More Details NAMRI | SME Founders Lecture These awards honor individuals who served on the NAMRC Scientific Committee and the members who founded NAMRI | SME as well as other distinguished contributors to manufacturing who have been actively involved with NAMRC. More Details NAMRI | SME Outstanding Lifetime Service Award This award honors distinguished members for their long-term dedication and contributions to NAMRI | SME. More Details NAMRC | SME Outstanding Paper Award Each year this award recognizes both the engineering value and industrial relevance of a published NAMRC paper. More Details Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award Recognizes innovators, age 35 and younger, in both academia and industry for exceptional accomplishments, such as technical publications, patents or technical-professional leadership. Nominations Due: Aug. 1 More Details RAPID + TCT Exhibitor Innovation Award Presented to a RAPID exhibitor that introduces a product or service with significant technology innovation for the industry, which improves business operations and manufacturing. More Details RAPID + TCT People’s Choice Award The People’s Choice Award is determined by popular vote of RAPID + TCT attendees during show days (exhibitors excluded). This award is intended to recognize the winning exhibit for being interactive, technically and aesthetically impressive, and visually appealing and engaging. More Details SME Albert M. Sargent Progress Award The SME Albert M. Sargent Progress Award recognizes significant accomplishments in the field of manufacturing processes, methods or systems. Nominations Due: Aug. 1 More Details SME Education Award The SME Education Award honors the educator most respected for the development of manufacturing-related curricula, fostering sound training methods or inspiring students to enter the profession of manufacturing. Nominations Due: Aug. 1 More Details SME Frederick W. Taylor Research Medal The SME Frederick W. Taylor Research Medal honors significant published research leading to a better understanding of materials, facilities, principles, operations and their application to improve manufacturing processes. Nominations Due: Aug. 1 More Details SME Gold Medal The SME Gold Medal recognizes outstanding service to the manufacturing engineering profession in technical communications through published literature, technical writings or lectures. Nominations Due: Aug. 1 More Details SME Honorary Members Honorary Membership may be conferred upon an individual of recognized ability and stature who has, by voluntary action, contributed their substantial skills and talent to accomplish the goals of SME. More Details SME Journal Awards New in 2018, the awards recognize outstanding associate editors and high performing reviewers in each of our three Journals. Their critical review and oversight is crucial in further promoting the interdisciplinary formative research that contributes to the progress in manufacturing techniques, models, processes and systems. More Details SME President's Award The SME President’s Award is given to a Chapter or Technical Community member who has gone above and beyond in service to their fellow members. More Details S.M. Wu Research Implementation Award This award recognizes individuals for outstanding original research, which, when implemented, has had a significant commercial and/or societal impact. 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