AAES AWARDS
Honoring People for their Contributions to Engineering and Society
The American Association of Engineering Societies
annually presents the following awards.
National Engineering Award
The National Engineering Award is presented for inspirational leadership and tireless devotion to the improvement of engineering education and to the advancement of the engineering profession, as well as to the development of sound public policies as an engineer-statesman. Past Recipients
Kenneth Andrew Roe Award
The Kenneth Andrew Roe Award is presented on behalf of the engineering community to recognize an engineer who has been effective in promoting unity among the engineering societies. Past Recipients
Norm Augustine Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Communications
This award is presented annually to an engineer who has demonstrated the capacity for communicating the excitement and wonder of engineering. The award is to be conferred on those rare individuals who can speak with passion about engineering – its promise as well as its responsibility – so that the public may have a better understanding of engineering and a better appreciation for how engineers improve our quality of life. Past Recipients
John Fritz Medal
The John Fritz Medal, referred to as the highest award in the engineering profession, is presented each year for scientific or industrial achievement in any field of pure or applied science. It was established in 1902 as a memorial to the great engineer whose name it bears. Past Recipients
AAES Engineering Journalism Award
The Engineering Journalism Award recognizes outstanding reporting of an event or issue that furthers public understanding of engineering. Past Recipients
Joan Hodges Queaneau Palladium Medal
The Joan Hodges Queneau Medal recognizes an individual who encourages cooperation between engineering professionals and environmentalists to create innovative solutions to environmental problems. Past Recipients
AAES Chair’s Award
The AAES Chair’s Award is presented by the AAES Chair to recognize an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the welfare of our nation. Past Recipients
Call for Nominations for 2008 AAES Awards
The nomination deadline is December 31, 2007, and the awards will be presented at the AAES Awards Banquet held at National Academy of Engineering in Washington, DC, on May 6, 2008 in conjunction with the 2008 NAE Convocation and AAES Board of Directors Meeting. Bill Henry is the Chair of the AAES 2008 Awards Committee and AAES 2007 PastChair.
AAES 2008 Awards Nomination Form
Nomination Procedures