Title

ASNT Fellow

15 years NDT professional experience; 10 years ASNT membership (with up to two breaks totaling no more than two years)

Citation; up to 15 awards per year

1 November

1 February

Nomination form; sponsor
signatures

Next spring meeting of the Board of Directors

Fall Conference

Board of Directors, Awards Committee

Administrative Assistant

Charles N. Sherlock Meritorious Service Award

Outstanding voluntary service outside elected office or paid services

Citation; one award per year

August issue of Materials Evaluation

1 February

Letter of nomination showing exemplary service to ASNT

After Annual Research Symposium

Fall Conference

Board of Directors, Awards Committee

Administrative Assistant

Continued Excellence Award

ASNT chartered section

Citation; maximum five per year

Manual available on ASNT Web site

See manual

Highest average points from President’s Award program over the previous five years

August

Fall Conference

Section Operations Council Awards Division Chair

Membership Manager

Engineering Undergraduate Award

Undergraduate student enrolled in an engineering program of a university accredited by ABET or its equivalent and choosing NDT as field of specialization

$3000 per award, up to three per year. Funds will be made available at the Fall Conference

August issue of Materials Evaluation

15 December

Nominating letter, transcript and three letters of recommendation from faculty members.  Essay by the student describing how the candidate envisions the role of NDT/NDE in his/her career

After Annual Research Symposium

Fall Conference

Research Council, University Programs Committee Chair

Administrative Assistant

Faculty Grant Award

Engineering faculty which is accredited by ABET or its equivalent with an engineering program

$8000 per award, up to two awards per year. Funds to develop or revise NDT courses

1 September; headquarters sends announcements

1 December; no more than one proposal per faculty member will be considered annually.

Written report

After Annual Research Symposium

50% awarded at start; 25% upon filing final report; 25% on report approval

Research Council, University Programs Committee Chair

Administrative Assistant

Fellowship Award

Institution with ABET accreditation or its equivalent and a postgraduate curriculum in NDT research

$15,000 up to
three awards per year, pending merit and number of submissions

1 September; headquarters sends announcements

15 October; no more than one proposal per faculty member will be considered annually.

Research proposal; program of study; description of research facilities; budget; background on faculty advisor; background on potential graduate student

After Annual Research Symposium

Fall Conference

Research Council, University Programs Committee Chair

Administrative Assistant

Lester Honor Lecture

Outstanding contributions to the science of NDT

Citation for presentation in even numbered years; one award per year

February issue of Materials Evaluation in even numbered years

1 August in even numbered years

N/A

After Annual Research Symposium

Second subsequent Fall Conference

Board of Directors, Awards Committee

Administrative Assistant

Mehl Honor Lecture

Outstanding contributions to the science of NDT

Citation for presentation in
odd numbered years; one award per year

February issue of Materials Evaluation in odd numbered years

1 August in odd numbered years

N/A

After Annual Research Symposium

Second subsequent Fall Conference

Board of Directors, Awards Committee

Administrative Assistant

Mentoring Award

Outstanding contributions in assisting a person or persons to reach goals in the NDT industry that they may have not otherwise attained; minimum five years in NDT

Citation; up to five awards per year

January issue of Materials Evaluation

1 February

Nomination letter

After Annual Research Symposium

Fall Conference

Section Operations Council, Awards Division Chair

Membership Manager

Outstanding Paper Award (M.E.)

Publication of peer reviewed paper

Citation; one award per year

N/A

Publication during previous calendar year

N/A

After Annual Research Symposium

Fall Conference

Board of Directors, Awards Committee

Administrative Assistant

Outstanding Paper Award (RNDE)

Publication of peer reviewed paper

Citation; one award per year

N/A

Publication during previous calendar year

N/A

After Annual Research Symposium

Fall Conference

Board of Directors, Awards Committee

Administrative Assistant

Philip D. Johnson Honorary Member Award

Sponsorship of other recipients or members of the Honorary Member Subcommittee

Citation; one award per year

February issue of Materials Evaluation

1 March

Nomination from Honorary Member Subcommittee;  or petition signed by minimum of 10 members from at least three local sections

After Annual Research Symposium

Fall Conference

Board of Directors, Awards Committee

Administrative Assistant

President’s Award

ASNT chartered section

Choice of trophy or banner

Manual available on ASNT Web site

See manual

See manual

August

Fall Conference

Section Operations Council, Awards Division Chair

Membership Manager

Research Award for Innovation

Individual breakthrough in NDT/NDE research

Citation for presentation at Annual Research Symposium;
one award per year

1 May

1 September

Letter, curriculum vitae, two supporting letters

After Fall Conference

Spring

Research Council, Awards Committee

Administrative Assistant

Research Award for Sustained Excellence

Outstanding sustained contributions in NDT/NDE research

Citation for presentation at Annual Research Symposium;
one award per year

1 May

1 September

Letter, curriculum vitae, two supporting letters

After Fall Conference

Spring

Research Council, Awards Committee

Administrative Assistant

Robert B. Oliver ASNT Scholarship

Student enrolled in NDT program leading to an undergraduate degree, associate degree or post-secondary certificate

$2,500 scholarships,
up to three times a year, pending merit

15 September

15 February

Original student manuscript; curriculum; transcript; verification of enrollment

May

July

Technical and Education Council, Technical Programs Chair

Administrative Assistant

Robert C. McMaster Gold Medal

Outstanding contributions to ASNT or the NDT industry

Citation; one award per year, person or event

December issue of Materials Evaluation

15 February

Letter of nomination; letter to second nomination from colleague familiar with reputation

After Annual Research Symposium

Fall Conference

Board of Directors, Awards Committee

Administrative Assistant

Lou DiValerio Technician of the Year

Position of employment corresponding to SNT-TC-1A for Level I and II technicians

Citation, jacket, Fall Conference registration fees; one award per year

December

1 February

Nomination form

August

Fall Conference

Section Operations Council, Awards Division Chair

Membership Manager

Tutorial Citation

Does not need to be an ASNT member

Citation; one award per year

February issue of Materials Evaluation

1 March

Letter of nomination with supporting documentation regarding qualification and accomplishments

After Annual Research Symposium

Fall Conference

Board of Directors, Awards Committee

Administrative Assistant

Young NDT Professional Award

ASNT member with 5-10 years of activity in NDT industry and sponsorship of local section, ASNT council or national Society committee

Citation; one award per year

August issue of Materials Evaluation

1 February

Nomination form

After Annual Research Symposium

Fall Conference

Board of Directors, Awards Committee

Administrative Assistant