INTERNATIONAL HONOR AWARDS

Award DescriptionS

  • Eli Whitney Productivity Award— Presented for distinguished accomplishments in improving capability within the broad concept of orderly production.

Joseph A. Siegel Service Award—Bestowed to an SME member for significant and unique contributions that benefit SME.It is conferred only upon SME members.

  • Donald C. Burnham Manufacturing Management Award—Acknowledges exceptional success in the integration of the infrastructure and processes of manufacturing through innovative use of human, technical and financial resources.

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.

  • SME Albert M. Sargent Progress Award—Recognizes significant accomplishments in the field of manufacturing processes, methods or systems.
  • SME Education Award— Presented to educator most respected for the development of manufacturing-related curricula, fostering sound training methods or inspiring students to enter the profession of manufacturing.
  • SME Gold Medal—Awarded for outstanding service to the manufacturing engineering profession in technical communications through published literature, technical writings or lectures.

Eligibility and Requirements

Nominations can be submitted for both U.S. and International citizens.

SME membership is not required, except for the Joseph A. Siegel Service Award.

Nominees must have made significant and exceptional contributions to the field of manufacturing.

Nomination Guide

Verify that the nominee meets all eligibility requirements outlined above.

  • Remember presentation is everything. Typed nominations are strongly encouraged.

Include a minimum of three (3) formal letters of recommendation, preferably on letterhead,one of which should be submitted by the nominator, briefly highlighting the accomplishments of the nominee.Note:Self-nominations will not be accepted.

  • Have an additional, unbiased person proofread your nomination.

Submit as thorough as possible supporting information on the nomination form.

Send completed form(s) and recommendation letters no later than August 1 of each year to:

SME International Awards & Recognition Committeec/o Executive OfficesSME | 1000 Town Center, Suite 1910|Southfield, MI 48075Fax: 313.425.3406|Email:

Note:Nominations without completed nomination forms and three formal letters of recommendations will not be considered. Nominations are not automatically carried over. A candidate may be nominated for a maximum of three (3) opportunities, provided new information on the candidate’s manufacturing contributions are clearly stated with each subsequent nomination.

INTERNATIONAL HONOR AWARDSNomination ForM

Complete all sections of the nomination form in as much detail as possible.

AWARD INFORMATION
Award Nominated for
(select one) / Eli Whitney Productivity Award
Joseph A. Siegel Service Award
Donald C. Burnham Manufacturing Management Award
SME Frederick W. Taylor Research Medal
SME Albert M. Sargent Progress Award
SME Education Award
SME Gold Medal
Date of Nomination
Previously nominated
for this award? / Yes / No
If yes, please list year(s) nominated
NOMINEE INFORMATION
Name
Title
Company
Preferred Address / City, State, Zip
Country
Phone / Fax
Email / SME Member # (if applicable)
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
Name
Preferred Address / City, State, Zip Code
Country
Phone / Fax
Email
SME Member # (if applicable)
REFERENCE 1 INFORMATION
Name
Preferred Address / City, State, Zip
Country
Phone / Fax
Email / SME Member # (if applicable)
REFERENCE 2 INFORMATION
Name
Preferred Address / City, State, Zip
Country
Phone / Fax
Email / SME Member # (if applicable)

INTERNATIONAL HONOR AWARDSNomination ForM Cont’D

Complete all sections of the nomination form in as much detail as possible.

BASIS FOR NOMINATION (EXPLAIN WHY NOMINEE SHOULD RECEIVE THE AWARD)
PROPOSED CITATION
PUBLICATIONS
PATENTS
DEGREES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENTS
RECORD AND DATES OF POSITIONS HELD
AWARDS AND HONORS FROM SME AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS (INCLUDE DATES RECEIVED AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WHY THE AWARD WAS PRESENTED)
SME ACTIVITIES (PAST AND PRESENT)
OTHER KEY INFORMATION