The AIME Standing Award Committees are seeking nominees for the 2006 AIME Awards.

Awards sponsored by the AIME Standing Committees are part of AIME’s ongoing efforts to recognize outstanding achievement in technology, research, production, development and administration. AIME also grants several scholarships to young engineers and supports the conferring of other member society and engineering founder society awards.

Nominations for the following awards, which be presented in 2006, will be accepted through June 15, 2005. Additional details are provided below.

AIME Awards overseen by the AIME Standing Committees:

James Douglas Gold Medal — Established in 1922, this award recognizes distinguished achievement in nonferrous metallurgy.

Charles F. Rand Memorial Gold Medal — For distinguished achievement in mining administration, including metallurgy and petroleum.

Robert Earll McConnell Award — To recognize beneficial service to mankind by engineers through significant contributions which tend to advance the nation's standard of living or replenish its natural resources.

AIME Distinguished Service Award — In recognition of extraordinary and dedicated service in furtherance of the goals, purposes, and traditions of AIME.

Environmental Conservation Distinguished Service Award — Established in 1972, this award recognizes significant contributions to environmental conservation.

Frank F. Aplan Award — In recognition of engineering or scientific contributions that further the understanding of the technology of coal and/or mineral processing.

Mineral Economics Award — For distinguished contributions in the advancement of mineral economics.

Mineral Industry Education Award — For distinguished contributions to the advancement of mineral industry education.

Hoover Medal — Established in 1929, this medal commemorates the civic and humanitarian achievements of engineers. It is conferred upon an engineer whose professional achievements and personal endeavors have advanced the well-being of humankind.

Nominations, which will be accepted through June 15, 2005, need to include a resume, accomplishments, and any other information related to the award criteria. The only exception to this is the Hoover Award for which a specialized nomination form needs to be completed. Nominations can be sent to a member of the appropriate award committee or to AIME Executive Assistant, Michele Gottwald, at Gottwald@aimehq.org.

Other AIME awards are judged at the Member Society level, except the Rossiter W. Raymond award. Detailed information about AIME awards and prior recipients can be found in the Awards/Scholarships section of the AIME website. Contact AIME Executive Assistant, Michele Gottwald, at 303-948-4256 with additional questions.

The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME) is a nonprofit corporation organized and operated to advance and disseminate, through the programs of the Member Societies, knowledge of engineering and the arts and sciences involved in the production and use of minerals, metals, energy sources and materials for the benefit of humankind.