INTERNATIONAL HONOR AWARDS
AWARD DESCRIPTIONS
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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 manufacturingrelated 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
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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
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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 Committee
c/o Executive Offices
SME | PO Box 930 | Dearborn, MI 48121
Fax: 313.425.3406 | Email: nominations@sme.org
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 AWARDS NOMINATION FORM
Complete all sections of the nomination form in as much detail as possible.
AWARD INFORMATION
Award Nominated for
(select one)
Date of Nomination
Previously nominated
for this award?
If yes, please list year(s)
nominated
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
Yes
No
NOMINEE INFORMATION
Name
Title
Company
Preferred Address
Country
Phone
Email
City, State, Zip
Fax
SME Member # (if
applicable)
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
Name
Preferred Address
Country
Phone
Email
SME Member # (if applicable)
City, State, Zip Code
Fax
REFERENCE 1 INFORMATION
Name
Preferred Address
Country
Phone
Email
City, State, Zip
Fax
SME Member # (if
applicable)
REFERENCE 2 INFORMATION
Name
Preferred Address
Country
Phone
Email
City, State, Zip
Fax
SME Member # (if
applicable)
INTERNATIONAL HONOR AWARDS NOMINATION 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