Barry Schneider (left) presented the 2024 AIST Steelmaker of the Year Award to Charles Schmitt (right).

Steelmaker of the Year Award

►Nomination Form
►Award Recipients

History and Purpose

The AIST Steelmaker of the Year Award, established in 1991, recognizes a prominent individual for steel industry leadership.

Nomination Process

Nominations shall be made by submitting the AIST Award Nomination FormA minimum of five letters of endorsement, a biography and proposed citation are required with each nomination. A majority of the endorsement letters shall be from non-related corporate entities.

All nomination information is considered confidential to the AIST Board of Directors, the Awards & Recognition Program Committee and its subcommittees.

Qualifications

Nominees will be considered from any steel production company throughout the world.  While not a requirement, the award is generally intended for a representative of a company that melts steel. Nominees will have demonstrated successful steel industry leadership through continuous improvement, technological innovation, strategic planning and the creation of a strong corporate culture. Nominees will have served the greater steel industry and advocated for the various communities it supports, during the year of nomination.  Posthumous nominations shall be eligible if nominated within one year of death. Nomination packets for Steelmaker of the Year will be eligible for consideration for one year.

Selection Process

The AIST Awards and Recognition Program Committee shall narrow the field to three candidates. The AIST Executive Committee shall select a final candidate.