The Lou DiValerio Technician of the Year Award acknowledges ASNT members who are exceptional technicians who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and contributions to the field of nondestructive testing. By recognizing these deserving individuals, the award encourages their continued participation and engagement within the Society.
The award is named in honor of Louis R. DiValerio, who made a remarkable impact on the Society through his 23 years of dedicated service. DiValerio, a member and past chair of the Connecticut Yankee Section and a Regional Director, was deeply involved in the Sections Operations Council.
Eligibility
Applicants must be current ASNT members and NDT technicians. In general, the individual’s duties and responsibilities should be similar to those described by SNT-TC-1A for NDT Level I, II, and III personnel. No single definition of a technician will be adequate in all cases. However, some general rules shall apply:
Primary job function is to perform ‘hands-on’ inspection and evaluation of various products through the application of one or more NDT methods.
Has no supervisory or managerial responsibilities other than ‘on-the-job’ training or guidance as described in SNT-TC-1A.
Has no responsibility for the development of the criteria used for product acceptance.
Normally would not hold an educational degree higher than a two-year (associate’s) engineering diploma
Selection
The Awards and Honors Council selects up to one award per year, using established guidelines and rating categories including;
ASNT membership
Service to Local Section
ASNT-sponsored education program
Service to National ASNT
Technical Papers
Technical meeting presentations
Job-related accomplishments
Other NDE-related certifications
Continuing education units in related subjects
Endorsements from employer and local section
Nomination
Nominations for this award should be made jointly by the technician’s employer and local sponsoring section. Nominees applying for the award must submit the following:
Letter of support from the nominee’s supporting local section, verifying membership and meeting attendance.
Letter of support from the nominee’s employer that includes a detailed description of the nominee’s primary job responsibilities.
Photocopies of certificates or awards shall be included with the nomination form if not verified by the employer’s letter
