Awards in Engineering

Welcome to the George M. Low Award page. This is where we post information on NASA's Quality and Excellence Award, the George M. Low Award.

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.

This award is given for significant contributions to corrosion engineering, such as the development or improvement of a method, process, apparatus or equipment, or material that facilitates the control of corrosion or makes it less costly.

The Faraday Medal is currently awarded annually by the Electrochemistry Group of the RSC to an electrochemist working outside the UK and Ireland in recognition of their outstanding original contributions and innovation as a mid career researcher in any field of electrochemistry.

The George E Davis medal honours the founding father of the profession.

Learn more about IEEE Computer Science Awards recognized in the field of Technical, Education, and Service areas.

The recipient of the Claud A. Jones Award, presented annually since 1987, is a fleet or field engineer who has made significant contributions to improving operational engineering or material readiness of our maritime forces during the past three years.

The UNESCO Niels Bohr Gold Medal was established in 1985 to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Danish physicist Niels Bohr. Niels Bohr was one of the twentieth century's most important scientists. In 1922, he received the Nobel Prize for his pioneering atomic model and he is regarded as one of the founders of modern quantum physics.

The International Award of Merit in Structural Engineering of IABSE is awarded to William F. Baker, USA, Structural Engineering Partner for Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP, "for extending the profession of structural engineering with his ability to create clear solutions to complex engineering problems in structural systems for super tall buildings, long-span roofs and speciality structures".

The IABSE Foundation receives and provides funds to supports individuals, groups and organisations with the goal of advancing structural engineering and promoting the mission of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE).